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Today is January 2

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New York Mets signed free agent Mike Birkbeck on January 2, 1992.

Boston Red Sox signed Frank Viola of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 2, 1992.

Chicago White Sox signed Barry Jones of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 2, 1993.

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Can Roy Do It Again For Mets?
New York Daily News, September 13, 1966
As the 1966 season draws to a close, veteran shortstop Roy McMillan is facing shoulder surgery, and his future is in doubt. Should the Mets trade for a new shortstop? Or should they give the job to another veteran, Ed Bressoud? Or is it time to turn to young prospect Bud Harrelson?
Tags: Eddie Bressoud, Bud Harrelson, Roy McMillan.


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Bill Connors
Born: November 2, 1941
at Schenectady, N.Y.
Died: June 17, 2018 at St. Petersburg, Fla.
Connors
Years with Mets: 1967, 1968

15 games. 0 - 1, 7.67
21 strikeouts, 0 saves


All-Time Mets Leaders
Innings Pitched
1. Tom Seaver 3045.2 Seaver
2. Jerry Koosman 2544.2
3. Dwight Gooden 2169.2
4. Ron Darling 1620.0
5. Sid Fernandez 1584.2
6. Jon Matlack 1448.0 Koosman
7. Al Leiter 1360.0
8. Jacob deGrom 1326.0
9. Craig Swan 1230.2
10. Bobby Jones 1215.2



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