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New York Mets purchased Harry Chiti from the Cleveland Indians on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets traded Bobby Smith to the Chicago Cubs for Sammy Taylor on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets purchased Jack Lamabe from the Chicago White Sox on April 26, 1967.

New York Mets traded Rick Auerbach to the Texas Rangers for Lenny Randle on April 26, 1977.

New York Mets released Mike Matthews on April 26, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Michael Tucker on April 26, 2006.

Philadelphia Phillies signed Ryan Cordell of the New York Mets as a free agent on April 26, 2021.

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Pete Rose: A Professional Player All the Way
New York Daily News, October 11, 1973
After the legendary dustup between Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose, M. Donald Grant of the Mets and Bob Howsam of the Reds tried to arrange a home-plate handshake between the two players. Harrelson reluctantly agreed, but Rose nixed the idea.
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Claudio Vargas
Born: June 19, 1978
at Mao, Dominican Republic
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Years with Mets: 2008

11 games. 3 - 2, 4.62
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1990
Opponent W L T Pct.
St. Louis Cardinals 12 6 0 .667
Philadelphia Phillies 10 8 0 .556
Pittsburgh Pirates 10 8 0 .556
Montreal Expos 10 8 0 .556
Chicago Cubs 9 9 0 .500
Atlanta Braves 8 4 0 .667
Houston Astros 7 5 0 .583
Los Angeles Dodgers 7 5 0 .583
San Francisco Giants 7 5 0 .583
Cincinnati Reds 6 6 0 .500
San Diego Padres 5 7 0 .417



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