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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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Newsday, October 4, 1999
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Jack Egbert
Born: May 12, 1983
at Staten Island, N.Y.
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Years with Mets: 2012

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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1987
Opponent W L T Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies 13 5 0 .722
Pittsburgh Pirates 12 6 0 .667
Montreal Expos 10 8 0 .556
Chicago Cubs 9 9 0 .500
San Francisco Giants 9 3 0 .750
St. Louis Cardinals 9 9 0 .500
San Diego Padres 8 4 0 .667
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 6 6 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 5 7 0 .417
Atlanta Braves 5 7 0 .417



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