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Oakland Athletics claimed Matt Watson of the New York Mets on waivers on October 9, 2003.

Oakland Athletics claimed Marco Scutaro of the New York Mets on waivers on October 9, 2003.

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Chuck Estrada
Born: February 15, 1938
at San Luis Obispo, Cal.
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Years with Mets: 1967

9 games. 1 - 2, 9.41
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1968
Opponent W L T Pct.
Los Angeles Dodgers 11 7 0 .611
Chicago Cubs 10 8 0 .556
Pittsburgh Pirates 9 9 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 8 10 0 .444
Houston Astros 8 10 0 .444
Philadelphia Phillies 8 10 0 .444
San Francisco Giants 7 11 0 .389
St. Louis Cardinals 6 12 0 .333
Atlanta Braves 6 12 1 .333



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