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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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Darren Oliver
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2004
Opponent W L T Pct.
Montreal Expos 10 9 0 .526
Philadelphia Phillies 8 11 0 .421
Atlanta Braves 7 12 0 .368
Colorado Rockies 5 1 0 .833
Houston Astros 4 2 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 4 2 0 .667
Milwaukee Brewers 4 2 0 .667
Arizona Diamondbacks 4 3 0 .571
Florida Marlins 4 15 0 .211
New York Yankees 4 2 0 .667
Cincinnati Reds 3 3 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 3 0 .500
Detroit Tigers 3 0 0 1.000
Cleveland Indians 2 1 0 .667
Chicago Cubs 2 4 0 .333
San Diego Padres 1 6 0 .143
St. Louis Cardinals 1 5 0 .167
Kansas City Royals 1 2 0 .333
Pittsburgh Pirates 1 5 0 .167
Minnesota Twins 0 3 0 .000



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