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Cleveland Indians claimed Brook Fordyce of the New York Mets on waivers on May 15, 1995.

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Pirates Ship Taveras to Mets, Acquire Foli: Tanner Seeking to Bolster Buc Defense
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 20, 1979
The Tim Foli/Frank Taveras trade, as reported from Pittsburgh. From this perspective, Taveras is a poor defensive player who was just "peddled" to the Mets.
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Vinegar Bend Mizell
Born: August 13, 1930
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Mizell
Years with Mets: 1962

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