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Latest Release from The Ultimate Mets Scrapbook:
Spotlight on Bud Harrelson
Released January 29, 2024
In memory of Mets Hall-of-Famer Bud Harrelson. This release includes articles dating back to when Bud first signed with the Mets organization in 1963, through his playing career including the World Championship in 1969, the fight with Pete Rose in 1973, his decline and trade to the Phillies, his return to the Mets organization as a minor league manager and then a major league coach, his turbulent tenure as Mets manager and his association with the Long Island Ducks. There's a lot here, so you'd better get started!

This Date in Mets History

Today is December 23

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Seattle Mariners signed Mackey Sasser of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 1992.

New York Mets signed free agent Todd Pratt on December 23, 1996.

New York Mets signed free agent Craig Paquette of the Kansas City Royals on December 23, 1997.

New York Mets traded Roger Cedeno, Octavio Dotel and Kyle Kessel to the Houston Astros for Derek Bell and Mike Hampton on December 23, 1999.

Texas Rangers signed Michael Bacsik of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2003.

New York Mets signed free agent Juan Padilla on December 23, 2004.

Washington Nationals signed Gustavo Molina of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2008.

New York Mets signed free agent Omir Santos of the Baltimore Orioles on December 23, 2008.

Milwaukee Brewers claimed Kirk Nieuwenhuis of the New York Mets on waivers on December 23, 2015.

New York Mets signed free agent Alejandro De Aza of the San Francisco Giants on December 23, 2015.

Washington Nationals signed Scott Copeland of the New York Mets as a free agent on December 23, 2018.

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Brandon Lyon Born: August 10, 1979 at Salt Lake City, Utah
Years with Mets: 2013 37 games. 2 - 2, 4.98 23 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2000
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Montreal Expos	9	3	0	.750
Pittsburgh Pirates	7	2	0	.778
Milwaukee Brewers	7	2	0	.778
Arizona Diamondbacks	7	2	0	.778
Philadelphia Phillies	6	7	0	.462
St. Louis Cardinals	6	3	0	.667
Atlanta Braves	6	7	0	.462
Colorado Rockies	6	3	0	.667
Florida Marlins	6	6	0	.500
Houston Astros	5	2	0	.714
Los Angeles Dodgers	5	4	0	.556
Chicago Cubs	5	2	0	.714
Cincinnati Reds	4	5	0	.444
San Diego Padres	3	6	0	.333
San Francisco Giants	3	5	0	.375
New York Yankees	2	4	0	.333
Toronto Blue Jays	2	1	0	.667
Baltimore Orioles	2	1	0	.667
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	2	1	0	.667
Boston Red Sox	1	2	0	.333