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New York Mets signed free agent Gary Gentry on May 29, 1975.

New York Mets traded Dan Norman and Jeff Reardon to the Montreal Expos for Ellis Valentine on May 29, 1981.

New York Mets traded Al Pedrique and Scott Little to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Bill Almon on May 29, 1987.

New York Mets signed free agent Brandon Knight on May 29, 2008.

San Diego Padres claimed Gary Sanchez of the New York Mets on waivers on May 29, 2023.

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A Phillie now
Journal News (White Plains, NY), March 25, 1978
In retrospect, it's sad to see how jubilant Bud Harrelson is in this photo as he packs his bags to leave the Mets after having been traded to Philadelphia. But the Mets were going nowhere and the Phillies, in 1978, were the powerhouse team in the division. And as we now know, Bud's association with the Mets is still far from over.
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Mel Rojas
Born: December 10, 1966
at Haina, Dominican Republic
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Years with Mets: 1997, 1998

73 games. 5 - 4, 5.76
73 strikeouts, 4 saves


Mets vs. San Francisco Giants
2009 Game Results
05/14 Mets 7, Giants 4 Parnell (W, 2-0)
05/15 Mets 8, Giants 6 Stokes (W, 1-1)
05/16 Mets 9, Giants 6 Santana (W, 5-2)
05/17 Giants 2, Mets 0 Pelfrey (L, 4-1)
08/14 Mets 3, Giants 0 Parnell (W, 3-4)
08/15 Giants 5, Mets 4 Rodriguez (L, 2-4)
08/16 Mets 3, Giants 2 Rodriguez (W, 3-4)
08/17 Giants 10, Mets 1 Hernandez (L, 7-8)
2009 totals: 5 wins, 3 losses



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