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Today is May 17

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New York Mets released Yogi Berra on May 17, 1965.

New York Mets released Raul Gonzalez on May 17, 2004.

New York Mets released Frank Catalanotto on May 17, 2010.

Houston Astros signed Kyle Farnsworth of the New York Mets as a free agent on May 17, 2014.

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Suddenly, Bud's Stock Is Blue Chip
Newsday, October 23, 1988
In October of 1988, Marty Noble of Newsday speculates that Bud Harrelson's chances of becoming a big league manager are looking good. He's being considered for a position with the White Sox, but he may eventually succeed Davey Johnson, if Mike Cubbage doesn't.
Tags: Mike Cubbage, Bud Harrelson, Davey Johnson.


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Alejandro Pena
Born: June 25, 1959
at Cambiaso, Dominican Republic
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Years with Mets: 1990, 1991

96 games. 9 - 4, 2.98
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1965
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 7 11 1 .389
Cincinnati Reds 7 11 0 .389
Philadelphia Phillies 7 11 1 .389
Los Angeles Dodgers 6 12 0 .333
Milwaukee Braves 5 13 0 .278
San Francisco Giants 5 13 0 .278
St. Louis Cardinals 5 13 0 .278
Houston Astros 4 14 0 .222
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 14 0 .222



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