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New York Mets traded Richie Hebner to the Detroit Tigers for Jerry Morales and Phil Mankowski on October 31, 1979.

New York Mets released Ron Hodges on October 31, 1984.

Michael Tucker granted free agency on October 31, 2006.

Pedro Martinez granted free agency on October 31, 2008.

Moises Alou granted free agency on October 31, 2008.

Ricardo Rincon granted free agency on October 31, 2008.

Frank Francisco granted free agency on October 31, 2013.

Tim Byrdak granted free agency on October 31, 2013.

Milwaukee Brewers claimed Juan Centeno of the New York Mets on waivers on October 31, 2014.

Oakland Athletics claimed Andrew Brown of the New York Mets on waivers on October 31, 2014.

Rajai Davis granted free agency on October 31, 2019.

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John Maine
Born: May 8, 1981
at Fredericksburg, Va.
Maine
Years with Mets: 2006 - 2010

97 games. 39 - 32, 4.17
467 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1995
Opponent W L T Pct.
Atlanta Braves 8 5 0 .615
Philadelphia Phillies 7 6 0 .538
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 6 6 0 .500
Montreal Expos 6 7 0 .462
San Diego Padres 6 7 0 .462
Florida Marlins 6 7 0 .462
Cincinnati Reds 5 7 0 .417
San Francisco Giants 5 8 0 .385
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 3 0 .571
Colorado Rockies 4 5 0 .444
Chicago Cubs 3 4 0 .429
St. Louis Cardinals 3 4 0 .429



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