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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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Bamberger's Had Enough
Newsday, June 4, 1983
Mets manager George Bamberger, who has had heart problems in his past, resigns, fearing that continuing to manage the Mets could jeopardize his health.
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Bob Bailor
Born: July 10, 1951
at Connellsville, Pa.
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Years with Mets: 1981 - 1983

279 games. 1 hr, 69 rbi, 0.266
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Mets vs. Cleveland Indians
2004 Game Results
06/15 Mets 7, Indians 2 Trachsel (W, 6-5)
06/16 Indians 9, Mets 1 Ginter (L, 1-1)
06/17 Mets 6, Indians 2 Bottalico (W, 3-1)
2004 totals: 2 wins, 1 loss



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