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New York Mets traded Bob Johnson to the Cincinnati Reds for Art Shamsky on November 8, 1967.

John Stearns granted free agency on November 8, 1984.

Los Angeles Dodgers signed Darryl Strawberry of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 8, 1990.

Anaheim Angels signed David Lamb of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 8, 2000.

New York Mets released Jose Parra on November 8, 2004.

St. Louis Cardinals signed Prentice Redman of the New York Mets as a free agent on November 8, 2005.

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2. Pedro Feliciano 484
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