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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 Records vs. Opponents in 1990
Opponent W L T Pct.
St. Louis Cardinals 12 6 0 .667
Philadelphia Phillies 10 8 0 .556
Pittsburgh Pirates 10 8 0 .556
Montreal Expos 10 8 0 .556
Chicago Cubs 9 9 0 .500
Atlanta Braves 8 4 0 .667
Houston Astros 7 5 0 .583
Los Angeles Dodgers 7 5 0 .583
San Francisco Giants 7 5 0 .583
Cincinnati Reds 6 6 0 .500
San Diego Padres 5 7 0 .417



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