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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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Jesus Alou; made baseball history with 2 brothers
Boston Globe, March 16, 2023
Obituary of Jesus Alou, one of three brothers who played in the major leagues, including as teammates with the Giants in 1963. He's also the uncle of Mets player Moises Alou and manager Luis Rojas. Jesus Alou was a member of the 1975 Mets.
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John Pacella
Born: September 15, 1956
at Brooklyn, N.Y.
Pacella
Years with Mets: 1977, 1979, 1980

39 games. 3 - 6, 4.83
81 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1984
Opponent W L T Pct.
Pittsburgh Pirates 12 6 0 .667
Montreal Expos 11 7 0 .611
Philadelphia Phillies 10 8 0 .556
Cincinnati Reds 9 3 0 .750
Los Angeles Dodgers 9 3 0 .750
Houston Astros 8 4 0 .667
Atlanta Braves 8 4 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 7 11 0 .389
Chicago Cubs 6 12 0 .333
San Diego Padres 6 6 0 .500
San Francisco Giants 4 8 0 .333



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