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New York Mets traded Chris DeWitt to the Chicago Cubs for Matt Franco on April 8, 1996.

Cleveland Indians claimed Jason Anderson of the New York Mets on waivers on April 8, 2004.

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Jerry Grote
Born: October 6, 1942
at San Antonio, Tex.
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Years with Mets: 1966 - 1977

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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1964
Opponent W L T Pct.
Houston Colt .45's 9 9 0 .500
Chicago Cubs 7 11 0 .389
Cincinnati Reds 7 11 0 .389
San Francisco Giants 7 11 0 .389
St. Louis Cardinals 7 11 0 .389
Pittsburgh Pirates 6 12 0 .333
Milwaukee Braves 4 14 0 .222
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 15 1 .167
Philadelphia Phillies 3 15 0 .167



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