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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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Pirates Ship Taveras to Mets, Acquire Foli: Tanner Seeking to Bolster Buc Defense
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 20, 1979
The Tim Foli/Frank Taveras trade, as reported from Pittsburgh. From this perspective, Taveras is a poor defensive player who was just "peddled" to the Mets.
Tags: Tim Foli, Frank Taveras.


Randomly selected Met Player

Anthony Swarzak
Born: September 10, 1985
at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Swarzak
Years with Mets: 2018

29 games. 0 - 2, 6.15
31 strikeouts, 4 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1987
Opponent W L T Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies 13 5 0 .722
Pittsburgh Pirates 12 6 0 .667
Montreal Expos 10 8 0 .556
Chicago Cubs 9 9 0 .500
San Francisco Giants 9 3 0 .750
St. Louis Cardinals 9 9 0 .500
San Diego Padres 8 4 0 .667
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 6 6 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 5 7 0 .417
Atlanta Braves 5 7 0 .417



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