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New York Mets purchased Dave Eilers from the Milwaukee Braves on August 18, 1965.

New York Mets traded Brett Butler to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Scott Hunter and Dwight Maness on August 18, 1995.

New York Mets claimed Yolmer Sanchez on waivers from the Boston Red Sox on August 18, 2022.

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New York Daily News, July 30, 1996
In a deadline deal, the Mets send future MVP Jeff Kent and infielder Jose Vizcaino to the Indians for Carlos Baerga.
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Mets vs. San Diego Padres
1969 Game Results
05/27 Padres 3, Mets 2 McAndrew (L, 0-2)
05/28 Mets 1, Padres 0 McGraw (W, 4-1)
06/06 Mets 5, Padres 3 Gentry (W, 5-4)
06/07 Mets 4, Padres 1 Koosman (W, 3-3)
06/08 Mets 3, Padres 2 Seaver (W, 9-3)
08/16 Mets 2, Padres 0 Seaver (W, 17-7)
08/16 Mets 2, Padres 1 McAndrew (W, 4-5)
08/17 Mets 3, Padres 2 Koosman (W, 10-8)
08/17 Mets 3, Padres 2 Cardwell (W, 5-9)
08/26 Mets 8, Padres 4 Seaver (W, 18-7)
08/26 Mets 3, Padres 0 McAndrew (W, 6-5)
08/27 Mets 4, Padres 1 Koosman (W, 12-8)
1969 totals: 11 wins, 1 loss



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