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New York Mets purchased Harry Chiti from the Cleveland Indians on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets traded Bobby Smith to the Chicago Cubs for Sammy Taylor on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets purchased Jack Lamabe from the Chicago White Sox on April 26, 1967.

New York Mets traded Rick Auerbach to the Texas Rangers for Lenny Randle on April 26, 1977.

New York Mets released Mike Matthews on April 26, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Michael Tucker on April 26, 2006.

Philadelphia Phillies signed Ryan Cordell of the New York Mets as a free agent on April 26, 2021.

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Hook 2 Inches From Being a Mean Pitcher
Newsday, April 24, 1962
Is Jay Hook too sensitive to be a successful pitcher? He also has a maverick side: He waits in the on deck circle when he's due up to bat next.
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Mickey Weston
Born: March 26, 1961
at Flint, Mich.
Weston
Years with Mets: 1993

4 games. 0 - 0, 7.94
2 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. Houston Astros
1994 Game Results
04/08 Astros 6, Mets 3 Hillman (L, 0-1)
04/09 Mets 8, Astros 2 Saberhagen (W, 1-0)
04/10 Astros 6, Mets 1 Smith (L, 1-1)
04/15 Astros 8, Mets 1 Smith (L, 1-2)
04/16 Mets 9, Astros 1 Gooden (W, 2-0)
04/17 Mets 4, Astros 2 Jones (W, 2-1)
1994 totals: 3 wins, 3 losses



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