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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 Records vs. Opponents in 1971
Opponent W L T Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies 13 5 0 .722
Pittsburgh Pirates 10 8 0 .556
St. Louis Cardinals 10 8 0 .556
Montreal Expos 9 9 0 .500
Chicago Cubs 7 11 0 .389
Houston Astros 7 5 0 .583
Los Angeles Dodgers 7 5 0 .583
San Diego Padres 7 5 0 .583
Atlanta Braves 5 7 0 .417
Cincinnati Reds 4 8 0 .333
San Francisco Giants 4 8 0 .333



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