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Today is October 17

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New York Mets released Bob Friend on October 17, 1966.

New York Mets released Roy McMillan on October 17, 1966.

New York Mets purchased Larry Stahl from the Kansas City Athletics on October 17, 1966.

Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Mike Baxter of the New York Mets on waivers on October 17, 2013.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Robert Carson of the New York Mets on waivers on October 17, 2013.

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Mets' Owner Is a Diamond's Best Friend
Newsday, April 12, 1962
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Bryce Montes de Oca
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Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
1990 Game Results
04/24 Mets 2, Braves 1 Machado (W, 2-0)
04/25 Mets 8, Braves 5 Darling (W, 1-2)
04/30 Braves 7, Mets 4 Cone (L, 0-2)
05/01 Braves 5, Mets 2 Darling (L, 1-3)
07/05 Mets 9, Braves 8 Whitehurst (W, 1-0)
07/06 Mets 10, Braves 7 Cone (W, 5-4)
07/07 Braves 4, Mets 3 Innis (L, 1-2)
07/08 Mets 2, Braves 1 Viola (W, 13-3)
07/19 Mets 6, Braves 2 Cone (W, 7-4)
07/20 Mets 6, Braves 1 Fernandez (W, 6-6)
07/21 Mets 4, Braves 2 Darling (W, 3-5)
07/22 Braves 3, Mets 2 Innis (L, 1-3)
1990 totals: 8 wins, 4 losses



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