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New York Mets purchased Harry Chiti from the Cleveland Indians on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets traded Bobby Smith to the Chicago Cubs for Sammy Taylor on April 26, 1962.

New York Mets purchased Jack Lamabe from the Chicago White Sox on April 26, 1967.

New York Mets traded Rick Auerbach to the Texas Rangers for Lenny Randle on April 26, 1977.

New York Mets released Mike Matthews on April 26, 2005.

New York Mets signed free agent Michael Tucker on April 26, 2006.

Philadelphia Phillies signed Ryan Cordell of the New York Mets as a free agent on April 26, 2021.

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Can Roy Do It Again For Mets?
New York Daily News, September 13, 1966
As the 1966 season draws to a close, veteran shortstop Roy McMillan is facing shoulder surgery, and his future is in doubt. Should the Mets trade for a new shortstop? Or should they give the job to another veteran, Ed Bressoud? Or is it time to turn to young prospect Bud Harrelson?
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Victor Diaz
Born: December 10, 1981
at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
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Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds
2000 Game Results
04/25 Mets 6, Reds 5 Wendell (W, 2-0)
04/26 Reds 12, Mets 1 Springer (L, 0-1)
04/27 Reds 2, Mets 1 Benitez (L, 1-2)
07/31 Reds 6, Mets 0 Rusch (L, 7-8)
08/01 Mets 3, Reds 2 Hampton (W, 11-7)
08/02 Mets 2, Reds 1 Leiter (W, 12-4)
09/04 Reds 6, Mets 2 Leiter (L, 14-7)
09/05 Mets 3, Reds 2 Wendell (W, 7-4)
09/06 Reds 11, Mets 8 Franco (L, 5-4)
2000 totals: 4 wins, 5 losses



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