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Latest Release from The Ultimate Mets Scrapbook:
Spotlight on Bud Harrelson
Released January 29, 2024
In memory of Mets Hall-of-Famer Bud Harrelson. This release includes articles dating back to when Bud first signed with the Mets organization in 1963, through his playing career including the World Championship in 1969, the fight with Pete Rose in 1973, his decline and trade to the Phillies, his return to the Mets organization as a minor league manager and then a major league coach, his turbulent tenure as Mets manager and his association with the Long Island Ducks. There's a lot here, so you'd better get started!

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New York Mets purchased Gene Woodling from the Washington Senators on June 15, 1962.

New York Mets purchased Bob Friend from the New York Yankees on June 15, 1966.

New York Mets traded Kevin Collins, Steve Renko, Jay Carden and Dave Colon to the Montreal Expos for Donn Clendenon on June 15, 1969.

New York Mets traded Tom Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson, Pat Zachry and Dan Norman on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Dave Kingman to the San Diego Padres for Bobby Valentine and Paul Siebert on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Mike Phillips to the St. Louis Cardinals for Joel Youngblood on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Bob Myrick and Mike Bruhert to the Texas Rangers for Dock Ellis on June 15, 1979.

New York Mets purchased Andy Hassler from the Boston Red Sox on June 15, 1979.

New York Mets traded Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey to the St. Louis Cardinals for Keith Hernandez on June 15, 1983.

New York Mets sold Mike Jorgensen to the Atlanta Braves on June 15, 1983.

New York Mets traded Jay Tibbs, Eddie Williams and Matt Bullinger to the Cincinnati Reds for Bruce Berenyi on June 15, 1984.

New York Mets released Gary Matthews on June 15, 2010.

New York Mets purchased Brooks Pounders from the Cleveland Indians on June 15, 2019.

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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	Mets' Harrelson: This Bud's for you, Columbia The State (Columbia, SC), January 19, 1985 Bud Harrelson is the new manager of the Columbia Mets of the South Atlantic League. In this article he reflects on what he learned the previous year at Little Falls in his first season as a professional manager. He's also photographed wearing what looks to be a ridiculously large button on his jacket.
Tags: Bud Harrelson, Steve Schryver.

Randomly selected Met Player

Steve Reed Born: March 11, 1965 at Los Angeles, Cal.
Years with Mets: 2002 24 games. 0 - 1, 2.08 14 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets vs. Houston Astros 1987 Game Results
04/27	Astros 11, Mets 1	Cone (L, 0-2)
04/29	Mets 2, Astros 1	Fernandez (W, 4-1)
05/13	Astros 2, Mets 1	Walter (L, 1-1)
05/14	Astros 5, Mets 4	Walter (L, 1-2)
07/09	Astros 4, Mets 3	Myers (L, 1-4)
07/10	Mets 7, Astros 3	Gooden (W, 6-2)
07/11	Mets 9, Astros 6	Myers (W, 2-4)
07/12	Mets 5, Astros 2	Darling (W, 4-6)
07/24	Mets 5, Astros 2	Fernandez (W, 10-6)
07/24	Mets 7, Astros 4	Mitchell (W, 2-2)
07/25	Astros 7, Mets 5	Schulze (L, 1-1)
07/26	Astros 5, Mets 2	Orosco (L, 2-7)
1987 totals: 6 wins, 6 losses