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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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Man Who Built Yankees, George Weiss, Dies at 78
Newsday, August 14, 1972
Not only did Weiss build a dynasty in the Bronx, but he also helped build the franchise that would call Queens its home. He would serve as President of the Mets from 1962 to 1964. This is his obituary.
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Luis Avilan
Born: July 19, 1989
at Caracas, Venezuela
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Years with Mets: 2019

45 games. 4 - 0, 5.06
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Mets vs. New York Yankees
2013 Game Results
05/27 Mets 2, Yankees 1 Lyon (W, 2-2)
05/28 Mets 2, Yankees 1 Rice (W, 3-3)
05/29 Mets 9, Yankees 4 Hefner (W, 1-5)
05/30 Mets 3, Yankees 1 Gee (W, 3-6)
2013 totals: 4 wins, 0 losses



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