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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 October 15

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Don Rowe (2005)

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New York Mets purchased Amado Samuel from the Milwaukee Braves on October 15, 1963.

New York Mets traded Dick Smith to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Larry Miller on October 15, 1964.

New York Mets released Norm Sherry on October 15, 1964.

Bob Gibson granted free agency on October 15, 1987.

Mickey Weston granted free agency on October 15, 1988.

Lou Thornton granted free agency on October 15, 1990.

Jeff Kaiser granted free agency on October 15, 1993.

Mickey Weston granted free agency on October 15, 1993.

Eric Hillman granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Mauro Gozzo granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Jeff McKnight granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Jonathan Hurst granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Doug Linton granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

New York Mets released Bob MacDonald on October 15, 1996.

Chicago Cubs claimed Jason Hardtke of the New York Mets on waivers on October 15, 1997.

Brett Hinchliffe granted free agency on October 15, 2001.

Donne Wall granted free agency on October 15, 2001.

McKay Christensen granted free agency on October 15, 2002.

Kane Davis granted free agency on October 15, 2002.

Mike Glavine granted free agency on October 15, 2004.

Orber Moreno granted free agency on October 15, 2005.

Kelly Stinnett granted free agency on October 15, 2006.

Jose Offerman granted free agency on October 15, 2006.

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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	More Than The Franchise Newsday, November 14, 1985 After his incredible 1985 season, and his Cy Young award, it seemed time to proclaim that Dwight Gooden would be better than Tom Seaver. Joe McIlvaine is given credit for discovering the young pitcher.
Tags: Dwight Gooden, Joe McIlvaine, Tom Seaver.

Randomly selected Met Player

Alvaro Espinoza Born: February 19, 1962 at Valencia, Venezuela
Years with Mets: 1996 48 games. 4 hr, 16 rbi, 0.306 19 runs, 0 stolen bases

Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 1968 Game Results
05/20	Mets 2, Pirates 1	Koosman (W, 6-2)
05/21	Mets 4, Pirates 3	Taylor (W, 1-1)
05/30	Mets 6, Pirates 3	Koosman (W, 8-2)
05/30	Mets 5, Pirates 4	Selma (W, 4-0)
07/02	Pirates 2, Mets 1	Selma (L, 7-3)
07/03	Pirates 8, Mets 1	Ryan (L, 6-7)
07/04	Pirates 3, Mets 2	Koosman (L, 11-4)
07/04	Mets 4, Pirates 3	Cardwell (W, 3-8)
07/16	Pirates 3, Mets 2	Selma (L, 8-4)
07/17	Pirates 8, Mets 2	Koosman (L, 12-5)
07/17	Mets 5, Pirates 4	Koonce (W, 1-4)
07/18	Mets 3, Pirates 0	Seaver (W, 8-6)
09/06	Pirates 2, Mets 1	McAndrew (L, 1-7)
09/07	Mets 4, Pirates 3	Koosman (W, 17-10)
09/08	Pirates 3, Mets 0	Seaver (L, 14-10)
09/13	Mets 2, Pirates 0	Koosman (W, 18-10)
09/14	Pirates 6, Mets 0	Seaver (L, 14-11)
09/15	Pirates 3, Mets 0	Cardwell (L, 7-13)
1968 totals: 9 wins, 9 losses