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New York Mets purchased Butch Metzger from the St. Louis Cardinals on April 5, 1978.

New York Mets purchased Dan Boitano from the Milwaukee Brewers on April 5, 1981.

New York Mets released Mike Cubbage on April 5, 1982.

New York Mets sold Gary Rajsich to the St. Louis Cardinals on April 5, 1984.

New York Mets signed free agent Julio Machado on April 5, 1989.

New York Mets traded Bruce Chen, Dicky Gonzalez and Luis Figueroa to the Montreal Expos for Scott Strickland, Matt Watson and Phil Seibel on April 5, 2002.

New York Mets claimed Marco Scutaro on waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on April 5, 2002.

New York Mets signed free agent Gary Sheffield of the Detroit Tigers on April 5, 2009.

New York Mets signed free agent Rene Rivera on April 5, 2016.

New York Mets signed free agent Julio Teheran on April 5, 2024.

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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Suddenly, Bud's Stock Is Blue Chip
Newsday, October 23, 1988
In October of 1988, Marty Noble of Newsday speculates that Bud Harrelson's chances of becoming a big league manager are looking good. He's being considered for a position with the White Sox, but he may eventually succeed Davey Johnson, if Mike Cubbage doesn't.
Tags: Mike Cubbage, Bud Harrelson, Davey Johnson.


Randomly selected Met Player

Ron Locke
Born: April 4, 1942
at Wakefield, R.I.
Died: December 13, 2024 at Richmond, R.I.
Locke
Years with Mets: 1964

25 games. 1 - 2, 3.48
17 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2003
Opponent W L T Pct.
Atlanta Braves 8 11 0 .421
Florida Marlins 7 12 0 .368
Philadelphia Phillies 7 12 0 .368
Colorado Rockies 5 2 0 .714
Montreal Expos 5 14 0 .263
Cincinnati Reds 4 2 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 4 2 0 .667
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 2 0 .667
Houston Astros 4 2 0 .667
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 3 0 .500
San Diego Padres 3 3 0 .500
Milwaukee Brewers 3 6 0 .333
Arizona Diamondbacks 2 4 0 .333
Anaheim Angels 2 1 0 .667
Texas Rangers 2 1 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 1 5 0 .167
Chicago Cubs 1 5 0 .167
Seattle Mariners 1 2 0 .333
New York Yankees 0 6 0 .000



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