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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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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	Despite loss, fans stay for stars Newsday, September 29, 2008 The Mets' season came to a heartbreaking end, but the post-game ceremony to close Shea Stadium went on.
Tags: Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry.

Randomly selected Met Player

Pat Zachry Born: April 24, 1952 at Richmond, Tex. Died: April 4, 2024 at Waco, Tex.
Years with Mets: 1977 - 1982 135 games. 41 - 46, 3.63 391 strikeouts, 1 saves

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2015
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies	14	5	0	.737
Washington Nationals	11	8	0	.579
Miami Marlins	11	8	0	.579
Atlanta Braves	11	8	0	.579
Colorado Rockies	7	0	0	1.000
Cincinnati Reds	7	0	0	1.000
Arizona Diamondbacks	5	2	0	.714
Los Angeles Dodgers	4	3	0	.571
San Francisco Giants	3	3	0	.500
St. Louis Cardinals	3	4	0	.429
Baltimore Orioles	3	1	0	.750
Milwaukee Brewers	3	3	0	.500
San Diego Padres	2	4	0	.333
New York Yankees	2	4	0	.333
Toronto Blue Jays	2	2	0	.500
Boston Red Sox	1	2	0	.333
Tampa Bay Rays	1	2	0	.333
Pittsburgh Pirates	0	6	0	.000
Chicago Cubs	0	7	0	.000