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Latest Release from The Ultimate Mets Scrapbook:
Spotlight on Bud Harrelson
Released January 29, 2024
In memory of Mets Hall-of-Famer Bud Harrelson. This release includes articles dating back to when Bud first signed with the Mets organization in 1963, through his playing career including the World Championship in 1969, the fight with Pete Rose in 1973, his decline and trade to the Phillies, his return to the Mets organization as a minor league manager and then a major league coach, his turbulent tenure as Mets manager and his association with the Long Island Ducks. There's a lot here, so you'd better get started!

This Date in Mets History

Today is December 23

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Seattle Mariners signed Mackey Sasser of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 1992.

New York Mets signed free agent Todd Pratt on December 23, 1996.

New York Mets signed free agent Craig Paquette of the Kansas City Royals on December 23, 1997.

New York Mets traded Roger Cedeno, Octavio Dotel and Kyle Kessel to the Houston Astros for Derek Bell and Mike Hampton on December 23, 1999.

Texas Rangers signed Michael Bacsik of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2003.

New York Mets signed free agent Juan Padilla on December 23, 2004.

Washington Nationals signed Gustavo Molina of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2008.

New York Mets signed free agent Omir Santos of the Baltimore Orioles on December 23, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers claimed Kirk Nieuwenhuis of the New York Mets on waivers on December 23, 2015.

New York Mets signed free agent Alejandro De Aza of the San Francisco Giants on December 23, 2015.

Washington Nationals signed Scott Copeland of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2018.

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	Good Wright & Good Luck: It's a flood of emotions as Mets Captain takes his final bow New York Daily News, September 30, 2018 Kristie Ackert of the Daily News on David Wright's farewell game at Citi Field.
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Randomly selected Met Player

Christian Scott Born: June 15, 1999 at Coconut Creek, Fla.
Years with Mets: 2024 9 games. 0 - 3, 4.56 39 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 2017 Game Results
06/19	Dodgers 10, Mets 6	Wheeler (L, 3-5)
06/20	Dodgers 12, Mets 0	Gsellman (L, 5-5)
06/21	Dodgers 8, Mets 2	Pill (L, 0-3)
06/22	Dodgers 6, Mets 3	Sewald (L, 0-2)
08/04	Dodgers 6, Mets 0	deGrom (L, 12-5)
08/05	Dodgers 7, Mets 4	Sewald (L, 0-4)
08/06	Dodgers 8, Mets 0	Matz (L, 2-5)
2017 totals: 0 wins, 7 losses