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New York Mets released Clem Labine on May 1, 1962.

New York Mets released Joe Ginsberg on May 1, 1962.

New York Yankees signed Casey Fossum of the New York Mets as a free agent on May 1, 2009.

New York Mets sold Zack Short to the Boston Red Sox on May 1, 2024.

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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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Roy McMillan
Born: July 17, 1929
at Bonham, Tex.
Died: November 2, 1997 at Bonham, Tex.
McMillan
Years with Mets: 1964 - 1966

346 games. 3 hr, 79 rbi, 0.226
98 runs, 5 stolen bases


All-Time Mets Leaders
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1. David Wright 5998 Wright
2. Jose Reyes 5437
3. Ed Kranepool 5436
4. Bud Harrelson 4390
5. Cleon Jones 4223
6. Mookie Wilson 4027 Reyes
7. Howard Johnson 3968
8. Darryl Strawberry 3903
9. Edgardo Alfonzo 3897
10. Jerry Grote 3881



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