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New York Mets traded Tim Foli and Greg Field to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Frank Taveras on April 19, 1979.

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Robin Ventura
Born: July 14, 1967
at Santa Maria, Cal.
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2008
Opponent W L T Pct.
Washington Nationals 12 6 0 .667
Philadelphia Phillies 11 7 0 .611
Florida Marlins 10 8 0 .556
Atlanta Braves 7 11 0 .389
Colorado Rockies 6 3 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 5 1 0 .833
Cincinnati Reds 4 3 0 .571
Milwaukee Brewers 4 2 0 .667
New York Yankees 4 2 0 .667
St. Louis Cardinals 4 3 0 .571
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 3 0 .571
Los Angeles Dodgers 4 3 0 .571
Arizona Diamondbacks 3 3 0 .500
San Diego Padres 2 5 0 .286
Houston Astros 2 5 0 .286
Los Angeles Angels 2 1 0 .667
Texas Rangers 2 1 0 .667
Chicago Cubs 2 4 0 .333
Seattle Mariners 1 2 0 .333



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