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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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Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
2004 Game Results
04/23 Cubs 3, Mets 1 Seo (L, 0-3)
04/24 Cubs 3, Mets 0 Yates (L, 1-2)
04/25 Cubs 4, Mets 1 Leiter (L, 1-1)
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09/26 Mets 3, Cubs 2 Leiter (W, 10-8)
2004 totals: 2 wins, 4 losses



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