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New York Mets signed free agent Eric Gunderson on May 5, 1994.

New York Mets signed free agent Juan Lagares on May 5, 2006.

New York Mets released Ben Johnson on May 5, 2008.

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Koosman Misses Award by a Vote
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Jerry Koosman almost became the National League Rookie of the Year for 1968, finished second by one vote to "John Bench."
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1. Tom Seaver 3045.2 Seaver
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9. Craig Swan 1230.2
10. Bobby Jones 1215.2



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