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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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Ralph Terry, former KC/Yankees pitcher, dies at age 86
Kansas City Star Sun, March 20, 2022
In addition to pitching for the Kansas City A's and the Yankees, Ralph Terry appeared in 13 games for the Mets. (And 30 for the Cleveland Indians.)
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1. Darryl Strawberry 252 Strawberry
2. David Wright 242
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8. Michael Conforto 132
9. Lucas Duda 125
10. Todd Hundley 124



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