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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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Born: May 16, 1974
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Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
1966 Game Results
05/30 Phillies 7, Mets 2 Richardson (L, 0-2)
05/30 Mets 3, Phillies 1 Fisher (W, 2-5)
05/31 Phillies 6, Mets 4 Bearnarth (L, 1-2)
06/28 Phillies 1, Mets 0 Friend (L, 1-1)
06/29 Phillies 5, Mets 2 Gardner (L, 2-6)
06/30 Phillies 1, Mets 0 Shaw (L, 4-1)
07/04 Mets 9, Phillies 6 Shaw (W, 5-1)
07/04 Mets 8, Phillies 1 Fisher (W, 6-8)
07/05 Phillies 3, Mets 1 Hepler (L, 1-1)
07/06 Mets 7, Phillies 5 Sutherland (W, 1-0)
07/07 Mets 9, Phillies 6 Arrigo (W, 2-1)
08/19 Phillies 5, Mets 4 Friend (L, 4-4)
08/20 Phillies 5, Mets 4 Selma (L, 3-4)
08/21 Mets 6, Phillies 5 Hepler (W, 3-2)
08/21 Mets 5, Phillies 1 McGraw (W, 2-5)
09/02 Phillies 6, Mets 0 Miller (L, 0-1)
09/03 Phillies 8, Mets 4 Shaw (L, 9-8)
09/04 Phillies 5, Mets 0 McGraw (L, 2-7)
1966 totals: 7 wins, 11 losses



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