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New York Mets traded Frank Lary to the Chicago White Sox for Jimmie Schaffer on July 8, 1965.

New York Mets released John Cangelosi on July 8, 1994.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Jacob Rhame of the New York Mets on waivers on July 8, 2020.

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2. Jose Reyes 2356
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8. Cleon Jones 1715
9. Mookie Wilson 1586
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