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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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Randomly selected Met Player

Lou Thornton Born: April 26, 1963 at Montgomery, Ala.
Years with Mets: 1989, 1990 16 games. 0 hr, 1 rbi, 0.308 5 runs, 2 stolen bases

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1995
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Atlanta Braves	8	5	0	.615
Philadelphia Phillies	7	6	0	.538
Houston Astros	6	6	0	.500
Los Angeles Dodgers	6	6	0	.500
Montreal Expos	6	7	0	.462
San Diego Padres	6	7	0	.462
Florida Marlins	6	7	0	.462
Cincinnati Reds	5	7	0	.417
San Francisco Giants	5	8	0	.385
Pittsburgh Pirates	4	3	0	.571
Colorado Rockies	4	5	0	.444
Chicago Cubs	3	4	0	.429
St. Louis Cardinals	3	4	0	.429