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New York Mets traded Chico Fernandez and Bobby Catton to the Chicago White Sox for Charley Smith on April 23, 1964.

New York Mets claimed Jeff Kaiser on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on April 23, 1993.

New York Mets signed free agent Gerald Williams on April 23, 2004.

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McReynolds a Met Compadre
Newsday, December 12, 1986
The defending World Champion Mets have made a blockbuster multi-player trade with the San Diego Padres, acquiring Kevin McReynolds (and others) and losing Kevin Mitchell (and others).
Tags: Stan Jefferson, Kevin McReynolds, Kevin Mitchell, Gene Walter.


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Ron Herbel
Born: January 16, 1938
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12 games. 2 - 2, 1.38
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