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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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Suddenly, Bud's Stock Is Blue Chip
Newsday, October 23, 1988
In October of 1988, Marty Noble of Newsday speculates that Bud Harrelson's chances of becoming a big league manager are looking good. He's being considered for a position with the White Sox, but he may eventually succeed Davey Johnson, if Mike Cubbage doesn't.
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Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
1963 Game Results
04/26 Pirates 5, Mets 2 Jackson (L, 1-2)
04/27 Pirates 2, Mets 1 Hook (L, 0-3)
04/28 Pirates 3, Mets 2 Stallard (L, 0-3)
05/31 Pirates 2, Mets 0 Willey (L, 4-4)
06/01 Pirates 10, Mets 1 Cisco (L, 2-5)
06/02 Mets 2, Pirates 1 Bearnarth (W, 2-1)
06/02 Mets 4, Pirates 3 Hook (W, 3-5)
06/28 Pirates 3, Mets 1 Craig (L, 2-12)
06/29 Pirates 4, Mets 3 Bearnarth (L, 2-3)
06/30 Pirates 3, Mets 0 Stallard (L, 3-5)
07/05 Pirates 3, Mets 1 Stallard (L, 3-6)
07/06 Pirates 11, Mets 3 Jackson (L, 6-9)
07/07 Pirates 11, Mets 5 Hook (L, 3-10)
08/14 Mets 4, Pirates 2 Jackson (W, 8-14)
08/15 Pirates 8, Mets 2 Cisco (L, 7-12)
08/27 Pirates 2, Mets 1 Cisco (L, 7-14)
08/28 Pirates 7, Mets 2 Jackson (L, 8-16)
08/29 Mets 7, Pirates 4 Craig (W, 4-20)
1963 totals: 4 wins, 14 losses



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