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New York Mets claimed Greg Goossen on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 9, 1965.

New York Mets sold Michael Tonkin to the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024.

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2 From Class of '71 Move On
Newsday, December 9, 1977
In a multi-team trade, the Mets send John Milner to the Pirates and Jon Matlack to the Rangers. Al Oliver is also included in the deal, but the Mets don't get him. They do, however, get Willie Montanez and future Rangers GM Tom Grieve.
Tags: Tom Grieve, Jon Matlack, John Milner, Willie Montanez.


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