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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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Hundley Rings True; Todd welcomes power of Piazza
New York Daily News, May 23, 1998
The writing is on the wall for Todd Hundley, as the Mets have acquired a superstar catcher in Mike Piazza. Meanwhile, John Olerud and Mookie Wilson weigh the impact the deal may have on them.
Tags: Todd Hundley, John Olerud, Mike Piazza, Mookie Wilson.


Randomly selected Met Player

Brent Gaff
Born: October 5, 1958
at Fort Wayne, Ind.
Gaff
Years with Mets: 1982 - 1984

58 games. 4 - 5, 4.06
60 strikeouts, 1 saves


All-Time Mets Leaders
Saves
1. John Franco 276 Franco
2. Armando Benitez 160
3. Jeurys Familia 124
4. Edwin Diaz 117
5. Jesse Orosco 107
6. Billy Wagner 101 Benitez
7. Tug McGraw 85
8. Roger McDowell 84
9. Francisco Rodriguez 83
10. Neil Allen 69



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