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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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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	Unsettling News for the Matlacks Newsday, December 10, 1977 Newsday columnist Bill Nack checks in with Jon Matlack and his wife after the pitcher was traded by the Mets to the Texas Rangers.
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Randomly selected Met Player

Chuck Estrada Born: February 15, 1938 at San Luis Obispo, Cal.
Years with Mets: 1967 9 games. 1 - 2, 9.41 15 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets vs. Houston Astros 1973 Game Results
04/24	Astros 4, Mets 2	Matlack (L, 1-3)
04/25	Mets 5, Astros 2	Koosman (W, 3-0)
04/26	Mets 2, Astros 1	McAndrew (W, 2-2)
05/04	Astros 9, Mets 5	Hennigan (L, 0-2)
05/05	Astros 9, Mets 2	McAndrew (L, 2-3)
05/06	Astros 14, Mets 8	McGraw (L, 0-1)
07/09	Mets 2, Astros 1	Parker (W, 6-2)
07/10	Mets 1, Astros 0	Matlack (W, 7-10)
07/11	Astros 7, Mets 1	Koosman (L, 7-8)
07/20	Astros 6, Mets 2	Matlack (L, 7-12)
07/21	Mets 5, Astros 3	Koosman (W, 8-9)
07/22	Mets 3, Astros 2	Seaver (W, 11-5)
1973 totals: 6 wins, 6 losses