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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

	Mets Survive Collision With Pirates, 6-5 Pittsburgh Press, July 1, 1978 The Pittsburgh Press' account of the 1978 game where John Stearns held his ground as he collided with a hard-charging Dave Parker of the Pirates.
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Randomly selected Met Player

Eric Valent Born: April 4, 1977 at La Mirada, Cal.
Years with Mets: 2004, 2005 158 games. 13 hr, 35 rbi, 0.256 43 runs, 0 stolen bases

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2005
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Washington Nationals	11	8	0	.579
Philadelphia Phillies	11	7	0	.611
Florida Marlins	10	8	0	.556
Arizona Diamondbacks	6	1	0	.857
Atlanta Braves	6	13	0	.316
Houston Astros	5	5	0	.500
San Diego Padres	4	2	0	.667
Colorado Rockies	4	3	0	.571
Chicago Cubs	4	2	0	.667
San Francisco Giants	3	3	0	.500
Pittsburgh Pirates	3	3	0	.500
New York Yankees	3	3	0	.500
Los Angeles Dodgers	3	3	0	.500
Milwaukee Brewers	3	3	0	.500
Cincinnati Reds	3	3	0	.500
St. Louis Cardinals	2	5	0	.286
Oakland Athletics	1	2	0	.333
Los Angeles Angels	1	2	0	.333
Seattle Mariners	0	3	0	.000