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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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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

Shea's New 3d Loop Is 'The Continental'
New York Daily News, July 28, 1959
An earlier tactic of Bill Shea in his effort to bring a new team to New York was to form a third Major League, known as the Continental League. This was a significant step in the eventual birth of the Mets.
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Randomly selected Met Player

Ellis Valentine
Born: July 30, 1954
at Helena, Ark.
Valentine
Years with Mets: 1981, 1982

159 games. 13 hr, 69 rbi, 0.261
48 runs, 1 stolen bases


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1968
Opponent W L T Pct.
Los Angeles Dodgers 11 7 0 .611
Chicago Cubs 10 8 0 .556
Pittsburgh Pirates 9 9 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 8 10 0 .444
Houston Astros 8 10 0 .444
Philadelphia Phillies 8 10 0 .444
San Francisco Giants 7 11 0 .389
St. Louis Cardinals 6 12 0 .333
Atlanta Braves 6 12 1 .333



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