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New York Mets claimed Jason Middlebrook on waivers from the San Diego Padres on October 5, 2000.

Manny Aybar granted free agency on October 5, 2005.

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Casey Facing Decision: Can Yogi Cut Mustard?
New York Daily News, March 31, 1965
After managing the Yankees in 1964, Yogi Berra came to the Mets as a coach. Manager Casey Stengel wanted to activate him as a player. Yogi would reluctantly concede, but his active status would not last.
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Randomly selected Met Player

Willard Hunter
Born: March 8, 1934
at Newark, N.J.
Died: February 3, 2021 at Omaha, Neb.
Hunter
Years with Mets: 1962, 1964

68 games. 4 - 9, 5.06
62 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
2005 Game Results
07/08 Pirates 6, Mets 5 Looper (L, 2-4)
07/09 Pirates 11, Mets 4 Ishii (L, 2-8)
07/10 Mets 6, Pirates 1 Martinez (W, 10-3)
08/16 Mets 6, Pirates 2 Benson (W, 9-4)
08/17 Mets 5, Pirates 1 Glavine (W, 9-10)
08/18 Pirates 5, Mets 0 Zambrano (L, 6-10)
2005 totals: 3 wins, 3 losses



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