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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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Mets Get Their Man: Get Viola for 5 pitchers; Mookie to Jays
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Former Cy Young winner, Long Island's Frank Viola is a Met. Mets legend Mookie Wilson is dispatched to Toronto.
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1972
Opponent W L T Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies 13 5 0 .722
Montreal Expos 12 6 0 .667
Chicago Cubs 8 10 0 .444
Pittsburgh Pirates 8 6 0 .571
San Francisco Giants 8 4 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 7 9 0 .438
San Diego Padres 7 5 0 .583
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 7 0 .417
Atlanta Braves 5 7 0 .417
Cincinnati Reds 4 8 0 .333



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