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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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Brent Gaff
Born: October 5, 1958
at Fort Wayne, Ind.
Gaff
Years with Mets: 1982 - 1984

58 games. 4 - 5, 4.06
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1965
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 7 11 1 .389
Cincinnati Reds 7 11 0 .389
Philadelphia Phillies 7 11 1 .389
Los Angeles Dodgers 6 12 0 .333
Milwaukee Braves 5 13 0 .278
San Francisco Giants 5 13 0 .278
St. Louis Cardinals 5 13 0 .278
Houston Astros 4 14 0 .222
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 14 0 .222



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