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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 October 15

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Don Rowe (2005)

Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Amado Samuel from the Milwaukee Braves on October 15, 1963.

New York Mets traded Dick Smith to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Larry Miller on October 15, 1964.

New York Mets released Norm Sherry on October 15, 1964.

Bob Gibson granted free agency on October 15, 1987.

Mickey Weston granted free agency on October 15, 1988.

Lou Thornton granted free agency on October 15, 1990.

Jeff Kaiser granted free agency on October 15, 1993.

Mickey Weston granted free agency on October 15, 1993.

Eric Hillman granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Mauro Gozzo granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Jeff McKnight granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Jonathan Hurst granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Doug Linton granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

New York Mets released Bob MacDonald on October 15, 1996.

Chicago Cubs claimed Jason Hardtke of the New York Mets on waivers on October 15, 1997.

Brett Hinchliffe granted free agency on October 15, 2001.

Donne Wall granted free agency on October 15, 2001.

McKay Christensen granted free agency on October 15, 2002.

Kane Davis granted free agency on October 15, 2002.

Mike Glavine granted free agency on October 15, 2004.

Orber Moreno granted free agency on October 15, 2005.

Kelly Stinnett granted free agency on October 15, 2006.

Jose Offerman granted free agency on October 15, 2006.

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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	Voice Of The Fan: Met Fan Speaks New Jersey Record (Bergen, NJ), April 25, 1962 Two very early Mets fans, Vinny Galasso and Tom Rossetti, write to their local newspaper to say they'd rather cheer for a losing Mets team than a winning Yankees team.

Randomly selected Met Player

Ed Bauta Born: January 6, 1935 at Florida, Cuba Died: July 6, 2022 at Manahawkin, N.J.
Years with Mets: 1963, 1964 17 games. 0 - 2, 5.28 16 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2008
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Washington Nationals	12	6	0	.667
Philadelphia Phillies	11	7	0	.611
Florida Marlins	10	8	0	.556
Atlanta Braves	7	11	0	.389
Colorado Rockies	6	3	0	.667
San Francisco Giants	5	1	0	.833
Cincinnati Reds	4	3	0	.571
Milwaukee Brewers	4	2	0	.667
New York Yankees	4	2	0	.667
St. Louis Cardinals	4	3	0	.571
Pittsburgh Pirates	4	3	0	.571
Los Angeles Dodgers	4	3	0	.571
Arizona Diamondbacks	3	3	0	.500
San Diego Padres	2	5	0	.286
Houston Astros	2	5	0	.286
Los Angeles Angels	2	1	0	.667
Texas Rangers	2	1	0	.667
Chicago Cubs	2	4	0	.333
Seattle Mariners	1	2	0	.333