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New York Mets traded Tim Foli, Mike Jorgensen and Ken Singleton to the Montreal Expos for Rusty Staub on April 6, 1972.

New York Mets released Rich Chiles on April 6, 1974.

New York Mets traded Ed Glynn to the Cleveland Indians for Dominick Bullinger on April 6, 1981.

New York Mets traded Mark Bomback to the Toronto Blue Jays for Charlie Puleo on April 6, 1981.

New York Mets sold Butch Benton to the Chicago Cubs on April 6, 1981.

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Cy Award Surprises Seaver
New York Daily News, October 31, 1973
Unlike 1971, when Tom Seaver expected a Cy Young award that he didn't win, in 1973 he's pleasantly surprised by some good news. He thought that his 19 wins wouldn't be enough.
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2. Darryl Strawberry 733
3. Mike Piazza 655
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6. Pete Alonso 596 Strawberry
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8. Edgardo Alfonzo 538
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