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New York Mets selected Roy Staiger in first round (24th pick overall) of free agent draft on January 17, 1970.

New York Mets selected Kevin Elster in second round of free agent draft on January 17, 1984.

New York Mets signed free agent Rafael Santana on January 17, 1984.

New York Mets traded Kelly Stinnett to the Milwaukee Brewers for Cory Lidle on January 17, 1996.

Pittsburgh Pirates signed Jeff D'Amico of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 17, 2003.

New York Mets signed free agent Chris Young of the San Diego Padres on January 17, 2011.

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Ex-C.R. manager Parker dies at 79
The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), July 29, 1992
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Mets vs. Houston Astros
2012 Game Results
04/30 Astros 4, Mets 3 Acosta (L, 0-2)
05/01 Astros 6, Mets 3 Niese (L, 2-1)
05/02 Astros 8, Mets 1 Schwinden (L, 0-1)
08/24 Astros 3, Mets 1 Niese (L, 10-7)
08/25 Mets 3, Astros 1 Dickey (W, 16-4)
08/26 Mets 2, Astros 1 Parnell (W, 3-3)
2012 totals: 2 wins, 4 losses



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