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New York Mets signed free agent Eric Gunderson on May 5, 1994.

New York Mets signed free agent Juan Lagares on May 5, 2006.

New York Mets released Ben Johnson on May 5, 2008.

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Reyes: Take me out of ballgame
Newsday, September 29, 2011
In what would be his final game of his first tour with the Mets, Jose Reyes led off the game with a bunt single and then immediately came off the field, to ensure his batting title. Newsday reports on the reactions to this move.
Tags: Terry Collins, Jose Reyes.


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Jeff Innis
Born: July 5, 1962
at Decatur, Ill.
Died: January 30, 2022 at Dawsonville, Ga.
Innis
Years with Mets: 1987 - 1993

288 games. 10 - 20, 3.05
192 strikeouts, 5 saves


All-Time Mets Leaders
Total Bases
1. David Wright 2945 Wright
2. Jose Reyes 2356
3. Ed Kranepool 2047
4. Darryl Strawberry 2028
5. Mike Piazza 1885
6. Howard Johnson 1823 Reyes
7. Edgardo Alfonzo 1736
8. Cleon Jones 1715
9. Pete Alonso 1697
10. Mookie Wilson 1586



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