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New York Mets purchased Harry Chiti from the Cleveland Indians on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets traded Bobby Smith to the Chicago Cubs for Sammy Taylor on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets purchased Jack Lamabe from the Chicago White Sox on April 26, 1967.

New York Mets traded Rick Auerbach to the Texas Rangers for Lenny Randle on April 26, 1977.

New York Mets released Mike Matthews on April 26, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Michael Tucker on April 26, 2006.

Philadelphia Phillies signed Ryan Cordell of the New York Mets as a free agent on April 26, 2021.

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Mets show interest in Olerud
National Post (Canada), December 19, 1996
This report from Canada implies that John Olerud's stock has fallen, which turned out to be fortunate for the Mets, who would soon afterwards trade for him in a very favorable deal.
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Dave Eilers
Born: December 3, 1936
at Oldenburg, Tex.
Eilers
Years with Mets: 1965, 1966

34 games. 2 - 2, 4.44
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Mets vs. San Diego Padres
1999 Game Results
04/27 Padres 6, Mets 2 Yoshii (L, 1-3)
04/28 Mets 4, Padres 3 Wendell (W, 1-0)
04/29 Mets 8, Padres 5 Cook (W, 4-0)
08/10 Mets 4, Padres 3 Wendell (W, 3-1)
08/11 Mets 12, Padres 5 Mahomes (W, 6-0)
08/12 Mets 9, Padres 3 Leiter (W, 10-7)
08/16 Mets 4, Padres 3 Cook (W, 10-2)
08/17 Padres 3, Mets 2 Leiter (L, 10-8)
08/18 Mets 9, Padres 1 Yoshii (W, 8-8)
1999 totals: 7 wins, 2 losses



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