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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

	Old Friends Pay Their Respects Newsday, September 19, 1963 The Polo Grounds, where so much history was made by the New York Giants, from John McGraw and Christy Mathewson to Willie Mays and Bobby Thompson, closes with little fanfare. The Mets go quietly against the Phillies and a chapter of baseball history comes to an end.

Randomly selected Met Player

Jim Marshall Born: May 25, 1931 at Danville, Ill.
Years with Mets: 1962 17 games. 3 hr, 4 rbi, 0.344 6 runs, 0 stolen bases

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1987
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies	13	5	0	.722
Pittsburgh Pirates	12	6	0	.667
Montreal Expos	10	8	0	.556
Chicago Cubs	9	9	0	.500
San Francisco Giants	9	3	0	.750
St. Louis Cardinals	9	9	0	.500
San Diego Padres	8	4	0	.667
Houston Astros	6	6	0	.500
Los Angeles Dodgers	6	6	0	.500
Cincinnati Reds	5	7	0	.417
Atlanta Braves	5	7	0	.417