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New York Mets signed free agent Eric Gunderson on May 5, 1994.

New York Mets signed free agent Juan Lagares on May 5, 2006.

New York Mets released Ben Johnson on May 5, 2008.

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Harrelson Wants Trade -- Won't Play for Mets
New York Daily News, March 4, 1978
After the Mets reacquired Tim Foli to be their starting shortstop, Bud Harrelson has asked to be traded. He doesn't want to be a backup infielder on a team that won't be a contender.
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Dwight Gooden
Born: November 16, 1964
at Tampa, Fla.
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Years with Mets: 1984 - 1994

305 games. 157 - 85, 3.10
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Mets vs. San Diego Padres
2016 Game Results
05/05 Padres 5, Mets 3 deGrom (L, 3-1)
05/06 Padres 2, Mets 0 Syndergaard (L, 2-2)
05/07 Mets 6, Padres 3 Colon (W, 3-1)
05/08 Mets 4, Padres 3 Harvey (W, 3-4)
08/12 Padres 8, Mets 6 Verrett (L, 3-8)
08/13 Mets 3, Padres 2 Ynoa (W, 1-0)
08/14 Mets 5, Padres 1 Matz (W, 9-8)
2016 totals: 4 wins, 3 losses



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