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New York Mets traded Larry Foss to the Milwaukee Braves for Chico Fernandez on May 8, 1963.

New York Mets traded Jay Hook and Adrian Garrett to the Milwaukee Braves for Roy McMillan on May 8, 1964.

New York Mets released Dick Tidrow on May 8, 1984.

New York Mets traded Matt Harvey to the Cincinnati Reds for Devin Mesoraco on May 8, 2018.

New York Mets released Robinson Cano on May 8, 2022.

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Hundley Rings True; Todd welcomes power of Piazza
New York Daily News, May 23, 1998
The writing is on the wall for Todd Hundley, as the Mets have acquired a superstar catcher in Mike Piazza. Meanwhile, John Olerud and Mookie Wilson weigh the impact the deal may have on them.
Tags: Todd Hundley, John Olerud, Mike Piazza, Mookie Wilson.


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Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies
1996 Game Results
07/01 Phillies 6, Mets 4 Jones (L, 7-5)
07/02 Phillies 3, Mets 2 Harnisch (L, 4-5)
07/03 Mets 10, Phillies 6 Byrd (W, 1-1)
07/15 Mets 7, Phillies 5 Dipoto (W, 4-1)
07/16 Mets 6, Phillies 3 Clark (W, 10-6)
07/17 Mets 3, Phillies 2 Mlicki (W, 5-4)
09/19 Mets 7, Phillies 2 Clark (W, 14-11)
09/20 Mets 5, Phillies 2 Wilson (W, 5-12)
09/21 Phillies 2, Mets 1 Harnisch (L, 8-12)
09/22 Phillies 4, Mets 3 Wallace (L, 2-2)
09/27 Phillies 6, Mets 5 Dipoto (L, 7-2)
09/28 Mets 4, Phillies 2 Person (W, 4-5)
09/29 Phillies 9, Mets 5 Fyhrie (L, 0-1)
1996 totals: 7 wins, 6 losses



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