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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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Mookie Wilson
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Years with Mets: 1980 - 1989

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Mets vs. San Diego Padres
1974 Game Results
04/23 Padres 10, Mets 2 Matlack (L, 1-1)
04/24 Padres 4, Mets 3 Apodaca (L, 0-2)
04/25 Mets 5, Padres 2 Koosman (W, 3-0)
05/04 Mets 6, Padres 3 Matlack (W, 3-1)
05/05 Padres 5, Mets 4 McGraw (L, 0-3)
05/05 Mets 6, Padres 4 Sadecki (W, 1-1)
07/08 Mets 2, Padres 1 Parker (W, 3-7)
07/09 Padres 5, Mets 4 Matlack (L, 7-6)
07/10 Padres 8, Mets 1 Koosman (L, 9-6)
07/19 Mets 4, Padres 2 Matlack (W, 9-6)
07/20 Mets 10, Padres 2 Koosman (W, 10-7)
07/21 Padres 7, Mets 3 Parker (L, 3-9)
1974 totals: 6 wins, 6 losses



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