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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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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Hundley Rings True; Todd welcomes power of Piazza
New York Daily News, May 23, 1998
The writing is on the wall for Todd Hundley, as the Mets have acquired a superstar catcher in Mike Piazza. Meanwhile, John Olerud and Mookie Wilson weigh the impact the deal may have on them.
Tags: Todd Hundley, John Olerud, Mike Piazza, Mookie Wilson.


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Mike Cubbage
Born: July 21, 1950
at Charlottesville, Va.
Died: August 10, 2024 at Sunset, S.C.
Cubbage
Years with Mets: 1981

67 games. 1 hr, 4 rbi, 0.212
9 runs, 0 stolen bases


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1985
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 14 4 0 .778
Philadelphia Phillies 11 7 0 .611
Pittsburgh Pirates 10 8 0 .556
Atlanta Braves 10 2 0 .833
Montreal Expos 9 9 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 8 4 0 .667
Houston Astros 8 4 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 8 4 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 8 10 0 .444
San Diego Padres 7 5 0 .583
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 7 0 .417



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