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New York Mets released Bob Friend on October 17, 1966.

New York Mets released Roy McMillan on October 17, 1966.

New York Mets purchased Larry Stahl from the Kansas City Athletics on October 17, 1966.

Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Mike Baxter of the New York Mets on waivers on October 17, 2013.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Robert Carson of the New York Mets on waivers on October 17, 2013.

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Randomly selected Met Player

Bob Miller
Born: February 18, 1939
at St. Louis, Mo.
Died: August 6, 1993 at Rancho Bernardo, Cal.
Miller
Years with Mets: 1962, 1973, 1974

92 games. 3 - 14, 4.41
127 strikeouts, 2 saves


Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
1969 Game Results
04/14 Phillies 5, Mets 1 McAndrew (L, 0-1)
04/15 Mets 6, Phillies 3 Gentry (W, 2-0)
04/21 Phillies 2, Mets 1 Taylor (L, 0-1)
06/17 Mets 1, Phillies 0 Gentry (W, 6-5)
06/17 Phillies 7, Mets 3 Cardwell (L, 2-7)
06/18 Mets 2, Phillies 0 Koosman (W, 4-4)
06/19 Mets 6, Phillies 5 Taylor (W, 3-1)
06/24 Mets 2, Phillies 1 Seaver (W, 11-3)
06/24 Mets 5, Phillies 0 McAndrew (W, 1-2)
06/25 Phillies 6, Mets 5 Taylor (L, 3-2)
06/26 Phillies 2, Mets 0 Cardwell (L, 2-8)
09/05 Mets 5, Phillies 1 Seaver (W, 20-7)
09/05 Phillies 4, Mets 2 McAndrew (L, 6-6)
09/06 Mets 3, Phillies 0 Cardwell (W, 6-9)
09/07 Mets 9, Phillies 3 Ryan (W, 5-1)
09/26 Mets 5, Phillies 0 Koosman (W, 17-9)
09/27 Mets 1, Phillies 0 Seaver (W, 25-7)
09/28 Mets 2, Phillies 0 Gentry (W, 13-12)
1969 totals: 12 wins, 6 losses



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