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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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Fernando Martinez never made it to Shea; the stadium didn't last long enough for that. He did make it to Citi Field, however, but he didn't last long either. His potential derailed by injuries, F-Mart would only play 47 games as a Met.
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