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New York Mets released Yogi Berra on May 17, 1965.

New York Mets released Raul Gonzalez on May 17, 2004.

New York Mets released Frank Catalanotto on May 17, 2010.

Houston Astros signed Kyle Farnsworth of the New York Mets as a free agent on May 17, 2014.

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Former Boston Braves great dies
Palm Beach Post, April 15, 2008
After his playing career, Tommy Holmes worked for the Mets. He was on hand at Shea when Pete Rose broke his National League hitting streak record. This is his obituary.
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Nelson Figueroa
Born: May 18, 1974
at Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Years with Mets: 2008, 2009

32 games. 6 - 11, 4.28
95 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels
2008 Game Results
06/16 Mets 9, Angels 6 Pelfrey (W, 3-6)
06/17 Angels 6, Mets 1 Santana (L, 7-5)
06/18 Mets 5, Angels 4 Sanchez (W, 3-0)
2008 totals: 2 wins, 1 loss



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