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New York Mets traded Chris DeWitt to the Chicago Cubs for Matt Franco on April 8, 1996.

Cleveland Indians claimed Jason Anderson of the New York Mets on waivers on April 8, 2004.

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Frank Viola
Born: April 19, 1960
at Hempstead, N.Y.
Viola
Years with Mets: 1989 - 1991

82 games. 38 - 32, 3.31
387 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. Houston Astros
2011 Game Results
04/19 Astros 6, Mets 1 Niese (L, 0-3)
04/20 Astros 4, Mets 3 Dickey (L, 1-3)
04/21 Mets 9, Astros 1 Capuano (W, 2-1)
05/13 Mets 6, Astros 4 Misch (W, 1-0)
05/14 Astros 7, Mets 3 Dickey (L, 1-5)
05/15 Mets 7, Astros 4 Capuano (W, 3-4)
2011 totals: 3 wins, 3 losses



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