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New York Mets traded Larry Foss to the Milwaukee Braves for Chico Fernandez on May 8, 1963.

New York Mets traded Jay Hook and Adrian Garrett to the Milwaukee Braves for Roy McMillan on May 8, 1964.

New York Mets released Dick Tidrow on May 8, 1984.

New York Mets traded Matt Harvey to the Cincinnati Reds for Devin Mesoraco on May 8, 2018.

New York Mets released Robinson Cano on May 8, 2022.

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Harrelson saw all the action
Poughkeepsie Journal, October 27, 1986
The bottom of the tenth inning of Game Six of the 1986 World Series is surely the most legendary half inning in Mets history. Bud Harrelson was the third base coach as the monumental events unfolded, and in this article he shares his perspective.
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Mark Clark
Born: May 12, 1968
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2. Jose Reyes 5437
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6. Mookie Wilson 4027 Reyes
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8. Darryl Strawberry 3903
9. Edgardo Alfonzo 3897
10. Jerry Grote 3881



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