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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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Mets show interest in Olerud
National Post (Canada), December 19, 1996
This report from Canada implies that John Olerud's stock has fallen, which turned out to be fortunate for the Mets, who would soon afterwards trade for him in a very favorable deal.
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Henry Owens
Born: April 23, 1979
at Miami, Fla.
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Years with Mets: 2006

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Mets vs. Houston Astros
1977 Game Results
06/10 Astros 4, Mets 1 Matlack (L, 3-8)
06/11 Astros 4, Mets 1 Swan (L, 3-5)
06/11 Mets 6, Astros 4 Lockwood (W, 1-3)
06/12 Mets 3, Astros 1 Seaver (W, 7-3)
06/16 Mets 4, Astros 3 Espinosa (W, 4-4)
06/17 Astros 7, Mets 1 Zachry (L, 0-1)
06/18 Astros 4, Mets 3 Koosman (L, 5-7)
06/19 Mets 8, Astros 2 Swan (W, 4-5)
08/22 Mets 2, Astros 1 Zachry (W, 4-5)
08/23 Mets 2, Astros 1 Lockwood (W, 3-6)
08/30 Astros 6, Mets 2 Myrick (L, 1-2)
08/31 Astros 5, Mets 2 Koosman (L, 8-18)
1977 totals: 6 wins, 6 losses



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