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Today is October 28

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New York Mets released Ed Charles on October 28, 1969.

New York Mets released Bob Aspromonte on October 28, 1971.

Gerald Williams granted free agency on October 28, 2005.

Jared Hughes granted free agency on October 28, 2020.

Yoenis Cespedes granted free agency on October 28, 2020.

Rick Porcello granted free agency on October 28, 2020.

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New York Daily News, May 23, 1998
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Born: April 4, 1977
at La Mirada, Cal.
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1979
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 10 8 0 .556
Pittsburgh Pirates 8 10 1 .444
San Francisco Giants 8 4 0 .667
Atlanta Braves 8 4 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 7 11 0 .389
Philadelphia Phillies 5 13 0 .278
Cincinnati Reds 4 8 0 .333
San Diego Padres 4 8 0 .333
Houston Astros 3 9 0 .250
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 9 0 .250
Montreal Expos 3 15 0 .167



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