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New York Mets traded Ken Boswell to the Houston Astros for Bob Gallagher on October 29, 1974.

Pedro Astacio granted free agency on October 29, 2003.

Shawn Green granted free agency on October 29, 2007.

New York Mets released Jesus Feliciano on October 29, 2007.

Raul Valdes granted free agency on October 29, 2007.

Jose Reyes granted free agency on October 29, 2018.

Austin Jackson granted free agency on October 29, 2018.

Corey Oswalt granted free agency on October 29, 2021.

Robert Stock granted free agency on October 29, 2021.

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Born: December 13, 1935
at Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Years with Mets: 1962 - 1965

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1. Tom Seaver 395 Seaver
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