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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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Can Roy Do It Again For Mets?
New York Daily News, September 13, 1966
As the 1966 season draws to a close, veteran shortstop Roy McMillan is facing shoulder surgery, and his future is in doubt. Should the Mets trade for a new shortstop? Or should they give the job to another veteran, Ed Bressoud? Or is it time to turn to young prospect Bud Harrelson?
Tags: Eddie Bressoud, Bud Harrelson, Roy McMillan.


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Gary Sheffield
Born: November 18, 1968
at Tampa, Fla.
Sheffield
Years with Mets: 2009

100 games. 10 hr, 43 rbi, 0.276
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Mets vs. Houston Astros
1981 Game Results
06/05 Astros 3, Mets 0 Jones (L, 1-6)
06/06 Astros 6, Mets 2 Zachry (L, 5-6)
06/07 Mets 3, Astros 1 Scott (W, 3-4)
08/25 Mets 2, Astros 1 Marshall (W, 1-0)
08/26 Astros 9, Mets 3 Zachry (L, 6-9)
08/27 Mets 3, Astros 2 Marshall (W, 2-0)
08/31 Astros 6, Mets 1 Zachry (L, 6-10)
09/01 Astros 3, Mets 2 Marshall (L, 2-1)
09/02 Astros 8, Mets 0 Scott (L, 4-8)
1981 totals: 3 wins, 6 losses



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