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Baltimore Orioles claimed Rich Becker of the New York Mets on waivers on June 16, 1998.

New York Mets signed free agent Heath Bell on June 16, 1998.

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David Wright
Born: December 20, 1982
at Norfolk, Va.
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Years with Mets: 2004-2016, 2018

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Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
1997 Game Results
06/23 Mets 3, Braves 2 Reed (W, 5-4)
06/24 Mets 6, Braves 5 McMichael (W, 4-6)
06/25 Braves 14, Mets 7 Jones (L, 12-4)
07/10 Mets 10, Braves 7 McMichael (W, 5-6)
07/11 Mets 9, Braves 7 Lidle (W, 4-1)
07/12 Braves 7, Mets 4 Clark (L, 7-6)
07/13 Mets 7, Braves 6 McMichael (W, 6-6)
09/17 Braves 10, Mets 2 Jones (L, 14-9)
09/18 Braves 11, Mets 4 Isringhausen (L, 2-2)
09/26 Braves 7, Mets 6 Rojas (L, 0-2)
09/27 Mets 2, Braves 1 Crawford (W, 4-3)
09/28 Mets 8, Braves 2 Acevedo (W, 3-1)
1997 totals: 7 wins, 5 losses



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