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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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Bob Shaw
Born: June 29, 1933
at Bronx, N.Y.
Died: September 23, 2010 at Tequesta, Fla.
Shaw
Years with Mets: 1966, 1967

49 games. 14 - 19, 4.06
153 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2003
Opponent W L T Pct.
Atlanta Braves 8 11 0 .421
Florida Marlins 7 12 0 .368
Philadelphia Phillies 7 12 0 .368
Colorado Rockies 5 2 0 .714
Montreal Expos 5 14 0 .263
Cincinnati Reds 4 2 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 4 2 0 .667
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 2 0 .667
Houston Astros 4 2 0 .667
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 3 0 .500
San Diego Padres 3 3 0 .500
Milwaukee Brewers 3 6 0 .333
Arizona Diamondbacks 2 4 0 .333
Anaheim Angels 2 1 0 .667
Texas Rangers 2 1 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 1 5 0 .167
Chicago Cubs 1 5 0 .167
Seattle Mariners 1 2 0 .333
New York Yankees 0 6 0 .000



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