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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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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Shea's New 3d Loop Is 'The Continental'
New York Daily News, July 28, 1959
An earlier tactic of Bill Shea in his effort to bring a new team to New York was to form a third Major League, known as the Continental League. This was a significant step in the eventual birth of the Mets.
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Randomly selected Met Player

Vinny Rottino
Born: April 7, 1980
at Racine, Wis.
Rottino
Years with Mets: 2012

18 games. 2 hr, 5 rbi, 0.182
8 runs, 3 stolen bases


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1983
Opponent W L T Pct.
Montreal Expos 10 8 0 .556
Chicago Cubs 9 9 0 .500
Pittsburgh Pirates 9 9 0 .500
Philadelphia Phillies 6 12 0 .333
St. Louis Cardinals 6 12 0 .333
San Diego Padres 6 6 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 5 7 0 .417
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 7 0 .417
San Francisco Giants 5 7 0 .417
Atlanta Braves 4 8 0 .333
Houston Astros 3 9 0 .250



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