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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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Warren Spahn
Born: April 23, 1921
at Buffalo, N.Y.
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Years with Mets: 1965

20 games. 4 - 12, 4.36
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Mets vs. Houston Astros
2009 Game Results
07/24 Astros 5, Mets 4 Santana (L, 11-8)
07/25 Mets 10, Astros 3 Niese (W, 1-0)
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2009 totals: 5 wins, 1 loss



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