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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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Kevin Elster
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at San Pedro, Cal.
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2009
Opponent W L T Pct.
Washington Nationals 10 8 0 .556
Florida Marlins 7 11 0 .389
Philadelphia Phillies 6 12 0 .333
Houston Astros 5 1 0 .833
San Francisco Giants 5 3 0 .625
Atlanta Braves 5 13 0 .278
Cincinnati Reds 4 2 0 .667
Colorado Rockies 4 3 0 .571
St. Louis Cardinals 4 5 0 .444
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 3 0 .571
Milwaukee Brewers 3 3 0 .500
Chicago Cubs 3 3 0 .500
San Diego Padres 2 5 0 .286
Boston Red Sox 2 1 0 .667
Arizona Diamondbacks 2 5 0 .286
Los Angeles Dodgers 1 5 0 .167
Baltimore Orioles 1 2 0 .333
New York Yankees 1 5 0 .167
Tampa Bay Rays 1 2 0 .333



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