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New York Mets claimed Daryl Boston on waivers from the Chicago White Sox on April 30, 1990.

New York Mets signed free agent Val Pascucci on April 30, 2008.

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John Stearns
Born: August 21, 1951
at Denver, Colo.
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Years with Mets: 1975 - 1984

809 games. 46 hr, 312 rbi, 0.259
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