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New York Mets signed free agent Eric Gunderson on May 5, 1994.

New York Mets signed free agent Juan Lagares on May 5, 2006.

New York Mets released Ben Johnson on May 5, 2008.

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Cal Koonce
Born: November 18, 1940
at Fayetteville, N.C.
Died: October 28, 1993 at Winston-Salem, N.C.
Koonce
Years with Mets: 1967 - 1970

119 games. 15 - 12, 3.43
132 strikeouts, 7 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 2005
Opponent W L T Pct.
Washington Nationals 11 8 0 .579
Philadelphia Phillies 11 7 0 .611
Florida Marlins 10 8 0 .556
Arizona Diamondbacks 6 1 0 .857
Atlanta Braves 6 13 0 .316
Houston Astros 5 5 0 .500
San Diego Padres 4 2 0 .667
Colorado Rockies 4 3 0 .571
Chicago Cubs 4 2 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 3 3 0 .500
Pittsburgh Pirates 3 3 0 .500
New York Yankees 3 3 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 3 3 0 .500
Milwaukee Brewers 3 3 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 3 3 0 .500
St. Louis Cardinals 2 5 0 .286
Oakland Athletics 1 2 0 .333
Los Angeles Angels 1 2 0 .333
Seattle Mariners 0 3 0 .000



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