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Today is May 17

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New York Mets released Yogi Berra on May 17, 1965.

New York Mets released Raul Gonzalez on May 17, 2004.

New York Mets released Frank Catalanotto on May 17, 2010.

Houston Astros signed Kyle Farnsworth of the New York Mets as a free agent on May 17, 2014.

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The Kranepool Story: Wealthy, 17 and a Met
New York Daily News, September 25, 1962
The Bronx's Ed Kranepool is in the major leagues at the young age of 17.
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Ron Darling
Born: August 19, 1960
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257 games. 99 - 70, 3.50
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1. John Franco 276 Franco
2. Armando Benitez 160
3. Edwin Diaz 125
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5. Jesse Orosco 107
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9. Francisco Rodriguez 83
10. Neil Allen 69



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