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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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Shades of Mel Ott - By Bruce Stark
New York Daily News, April 23, 1963
Yes, Bruce Stark is comparing Ed Kranepool to Mel Ott. Also, this cartoon contains outdated culturally insensitive content.
Tags: Ed Kranepool.


Randomly selected Met Player

Juan Padilla
Born: February 17, 1977
at Rio Piedras, P.R.
Padilla
Years with Mets: 2005

24 games. 3 - 1, 1.49
17 strikeouts, 1 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1974
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 10 8 0 .556
Montreal Expos 9 9 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 7 5 0 .583
Philadelphia Phillies 7 11 0 .389
Pittsburgh Pirates 7 11 0 .389
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
San Francisco Giants 6 6 0 .500
St. Louis Cardinals 6 12 0 .333
San Diego Padres 6 6 0 .500
Atlanta Braves 4 8 0 .333
Cincinnati Reds 3 9 0 .250



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