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New York Mets traded Don Zimmer to the Cincinnati Reds for Bob Miller and Cliff Cook on May 6, 1962.

New York Mets traded Jim Marshall to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Vinegar Bend Mizell on May 6, 1962.

New York Mets traded Neraldo Catalina to the Tampa Bay Rays for Wilmer Font on May 6, 2019.

New York Mets traded Pedro Quintana to the Milwaukee Braves for Billy McKinney on May 6, 2021.

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This Rich Ball Fan Can Afford a Diamond
Newsday, June 22, 1959
A profile of Mrs. Charles Shipman Payson (the article doesn't even mention her first name, Joan) as she prepares to work with William A. Shea to bring a team to New York to replace the Dodgers and Giants.
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Chris Young
Born: May 25, 1979
at Dallas, Tex.
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Years with Mets: 2011, 2012

24 games. 5 - 9, 3.76
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All-Time Mets Leaders
Strikeouts
1. Tom Seaver 2541 Seaver
2. Dwight Gooden 1875
3. Jerry Koosman 1799
4. Jacob deGrom 1607
5. Sid Fernandez 1449
6. David Cone 1172 Gooden
7. Ron Darling 1148
8. Al Leiter 1106
9. Jon Matlack 1023
10. Jon Niese 838



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