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New York Mets purchased Bill Connors from the Chicago Cubs on August 20, 1967.

New York Mets purchased Ray Burris from the New York Yankees on August 20, 1979.

New York Mets signed free agent Larry Bowa on August 20, 1985.

New York Mets traded Sean Henry and Jose Castro to the Cincinnati Reds for Jeff Conine on August 20, 2007.

New York Mets released Livan Hernandez on August 20, 2009.

New York Mets claimed Heath Hembree on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on August 20, 2021.

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Casey to Pilot Mets; OKs 1 Year at 80G
New York Daily News, September 30, 1961
The Mets have hired their first manager. Also, "Building of the Mets' Park Begins in Week"
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Jose Iglesias
Born: January 5, 1990
at La Habana, Cuba
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53 games. 3 hr, 20 rbi, 0.336
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Mets vs. Minnesota Twins
2007 Game Results
06/18 Mets 8, Twins 1 Maine (W, 7-4)
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06/20 Twins 6, Mets 2 Perez (L, 7-6)
2007 totals: 1 win, 2 losses



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