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New York Mets signed free agent Cleon Jones on July 5, 1962.

New York Mets claimed Chris Schwinden on waivers from the New York Yankees on July 5, 2012.

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John Franco
Born: September 17, 1960
at Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Years with Mets: 1990 - 2001, 2003, 2004

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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2017
Opponent W L T Pct.
Atlanta Braves 12 7 0 .632
Philadelphia Phillies 12 7 0 .632
Miami Marlins 7 12 0 .368
Washington Nationals 6 13 0 .316
San Francisco Giants 5 1 0 .833
Cincinnati Reds 4 3 0 .571
Pittsburgh Pirates 3 3 0 .500
St. Louis Cardinals 3 4 0 .429
San Diego Padres 3 4 0 .429
Colorado Rockies 3 3 0 .500
Milwaukee Brewers 2 5 0 .286
Oakland Athletics 2 1 0 .667
Los Angeles Angels 2 1 0 .667
Texas Rangers 2 2 0 .500
Chicago Cubs 2 4 0 .333
Arizona Diamondbacks 1 6 0 .143
Seattle Mariners 1 2 0 .333
Los Angeles Dodgers 0 7 0 .000
Houston Astros 0 3 0 .000
New York Yankees 0 4 0 .000



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