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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

	This Rich Ball Fan Can Afford a Diamond Newsday, June 22, 1959 A profile of Mrs. Charles Shipman Payson (the article doesn't even mention her first name, Joan) as she prepares to work with William A. Shea to bring a team to New York to replace the Dodgers and Giants.
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Randomly selected Met Player

Mike Hessman Born: March 5, 1978 at Fountain Valley, Cal.
Years with Mets: 2010 32 games. 1 hr, 6 rbi, 0.127 6 runs, 0 stolen bases

Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 1993 Game Results
05/17	Pirates 9, Mets 4	Gooden (L, 4-4)
05/18	Pirates 10, Mets 8	Schourek (L, 2-4)
05/19	Mets 6, Pirates 4	Franco (W, 1-0)
06/17	Pirates 6, Mets 2	Gooden (L, 7-6)
06/18	Pirates 5, Mets 2	Young (L, 0-8)
06/19	Pirates 8, Mets 3	Tanana (L, 4-6)
06/20	Pirates 3, Mets 2	Saberhagen (L, 3-6)
08/07	Pirates 2, Mets 1	Gooden (L, 11-11)
08/07	Mets 10, Pirates 8	Maddux (W, 1-6)
08/08	Pirates 3, Mets 2	Tanana (L, 5-12)
09/20	Pirates 6, Mets 2	Hillman (L, 1-8)
09/21	Mets 4, Pirates 3	Telgheder (W, 4-2)
09/22	Mets 6, Pirates 5	Franco (W, 4-3)
1993 totals: 4 wins, 9 losses