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New York Mets released Bobby Bonilla on January 3, 2000.

Houston Astros signed Jim Mann of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 3, 2001.

Texas Rangers signed John Thomson of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 3, 2003.

New York Yankees signed Pedro Feliciano of the New York Mets as a free agent on January 3, 2011.

New York Mets signed free agent Taylor Buchholz of the Toronto Blue Jays on January 3, 2011.

New York Mets signed free agent Chris Capuano of the Milwaukee Braves on January 3, 2011.

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01/03/2002
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Shea's New 3d Loop Is 'The Continental'
New York Daily News, July 28, 1959
An earlier tactic of Bill Shea in his effort to bring a new team to New York was to form a third Major League, known as the Continental League. This was a significant step in the eventual birth of the Mets.
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Jonathan Hurst
Born: October 20, 1966
at New York, N.Y.
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Years with Mets: 1994

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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1970
Opponent W L T Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies 13 5 0 .722
St. Louis Cardinals 12 6 0 .667
Chicago Cubs 11 7 0 .611
Montreal Expos 8 10 0 .444
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
Pittsburgh Pirates 6 12 0 .333
San Francisco Giants 6 6 0 .500
Atlanta Braves 6 6 0 .500
San Diego Padres 6 6 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 7 0 .417
Cincinnati Reds 4 8 0 .333



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