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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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Suddenly, Bud's Stock Is Blue Chip
Newsday, October 23, 1988
In October of 1988, Marty Noble of Newsday speculates that Bud Harrelson's chances of becoming a big league manager are looking good. He's being considered for a position with the White Sox, but he may eventually succeed Davey Johnson, if Mike Cubbage doesn't.
Tags: Mike Cubbage, Bud Harrelson, Davey Johnson.


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Luis Castillo
Born: September 12, 1975
at San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Castillo
Years with Mets: 2007 - 2010

365 games. 5 hr, 105 rbi, 0.274
188 runs, 55 stolen bases


Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
1981 Game Results
05/08 Dodgers 1, Mets 0 Scott (L, 1-3)
05/09 Mets 7, Dodgers 4 Allen (W, 2-0)
05/10 Dodgers 5, Mets 3 Jones (L, 0-5)
05/15 Dodgers 6, Mets 5 Allen (L, 2-1)
05/16 Dodgers 9, Mets 0 Roberts (L, 0-3)
05/17 Dodgers 6, Mets 1 Zachry (L, 3-5)
1981 totals: 1 win, 5 losses



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