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New York Mets signed free agent Eric Gunderson on May 5, 1994.

New York Mets signed free agent Juan Lagares on May 5, 2006.

New York Mets released Ben Johnson on May 5, 2008.

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Casey's 'Baby' Catcher Becomes Met for 70G
New York Daily News, June 25, 1966
The Mets have signed their number one draft pick, catcher Steve Chilcott, who came highly recommended by former manager Casey Stengel.
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All-Time Mets Leaders
Runs Batted In
1. David Wright 970 Wright
2. Darryl Strawberry 733
3. Mike Piazza 655
4. Howard Johnson 629
5. Pete Alonso 617
6. Ed Kranepool 614 Strawberry
7. Carlos Beltran 559
8. Edgardo Alfonzo 538
9. Cleon Jones 521
Jose Reyes 521



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