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New York Mets signed free agent Scott Copeland on April 17, 2018.

New York Mets claimed Michael Tonkin on waivers from the Minnesota Twins on April 17, 2024.

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Newsday, August 24, 1964
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Bill Wakefield
Born: May 24, 1941
at Kansas City, Mo.
Wakefield
Years with Mets: 1964

62 games. 3 - 5, 3.61
61 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1989
Opponent W L T Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies 12 6 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 10 8 0 .556
Atlanta Braves 10 2 0 .833
Pittsburgh Pirates 9 9 0 .500
Montreal Expos 9 9 0 .500
Chicago Cubs 8 10 0 .444
Cincinnati Reds 8 4 0 .667
Los Angeles Dodgers 7 5 0 .583
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
San Diego Padres 5 7 0 .417
San Francisco Giants 3 9 0 .250



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