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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

	Voice of the Mets Didn't Hide Awful Truth Newsday, April 12, 1962 An early review of the Mets three-man broadcast booth, but Newsday Sports Television Critic Jack Mann. He dismissively refers to Bob Murphy as a "mop-up announcer".
Tags: Ralph Kiner, Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson.

Randomly selected Met Player

Roger Craig Born: February 17, 1930 at Durham, N.C. Died: June 4, 2023 at San Diego, Cal.
Years with Mets: 1962, 1963 88 games. 15 - 46, 4.14 226 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1992
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
San Francisco Giants	10	2	0	.833
Chicago Cubs	9	9	0	.500
St. Louis Cardinals	9	9	0	.500
Houston Astros	7	5	0	.583
Los Angeles Dodgers	7	5	0	.583
Philadelphia Phillies	6	12	0	.333
Montreal Expos	6	12	0	.333
Cincinnati Reds	5	7	0	.417
Atlanta Braves	5	7	0	.417
Pittsburgh Pirates	4	14	0	.222
San Diego Padres	4	8	0	.333