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New York Mets released Ralph Terry on May 16, 1967.

New York Mets signed free agent Neil Ramirez on May 16, 2017.

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Young Ideas
New York Daily News, February 5, 1970
It's spring training, 1970 and Bud Harrelson is a defending World Champion shortstop. In Dick Young's column, Bud reflects on his recovery from knee surgery in 1968 and how, as a minor league player attending a Mets game in San Francisco, he gained confidence when he witnessed his future mentor Roy McMillan make an error.
Tags: Bud Harrelson, Roy McMillan.


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Jon Switzer
Born: August 13, 1979
at Bowling Green, Ky.
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Years with Mets: 2009

4 games. 0 - 0, 8.10
3 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. San Diego Padres
1981 Game Results
05/01 Padres 4, Mets 2 Zachry (L, 3-2)
05/02 Mets 6, Padres 2 Falcone (W, 1-0)
05/03 Padres 4, Mets 1 Roberts (L, 0-2)
05/03 Mets 7, Padres 4 Scott (W, 1-2)
05/12 Padres 3, Mets 0 Zachry (L, 3-4)
05/13 Padres 5, Mets 0 Lynch (L, 1-1)
05/14 Padres 10, Mets 6 Falcone (L, 1-1)
1981 totals: 2 wins, 5 losses



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