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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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Also, "Stopping short of Barry bandwagon" by Vic Ziegel. About the Mets' attempt to add Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin for the 2000 pennant drive.


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Robert Carson
Born: January 23, 1989
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Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds
1996 Game Results
04/08 Reds 7, Mets 6 Jones (L, 0-1)
04/09 Mets 12, Reds 5 Isringhausen (W, 1-0)
04/10 Reds 9, Mets 7 MacDonald (L, 0-1)
04/22 Mets 5, Reds 1 Wilson (W, 1-1)
04/23 Mets 8, Reds 6 Henry (W, 1-0)
06/20 Reds 5, Mets 3 Jones (L, 6-4)
06/21 Mets 9, Reds 4 Dipoto (W, 2-1)
06/22 Mets 5, Reds 2 Clark (W, 7-6)
06/23 Reds 2, Mets 1 Person (L, 1-2)
07/26 Reds 7, Mets 4 Wilson (L, 4-6)
07/27 Reds 7, Mets 5 Clark (L, 10-8)
07/28 Mets 7, Reds 1 Jones (W, 9-6)
1996 totals: 6 wins, 6 losses



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