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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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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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Brian Rose
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Mets vs. New York Yankees
2011 Game Results
05/20 Mets 2, Yankees 1 Dickey (W, 2-5)
05/21 Yankees 7, Mets 3 Capuano (L, 3-5)
05/22 Yankees 9, Mets 3 Pelfrey (L, 3-4)
07/01 Yankees 5, Mets 1 Niese (L, 7-7)
07/02 Yankees 5, Mets 2 Gee (L, 8-2)
07/03 Mets 3, Yankees 2 Rodriguez (W, 2-2)
2011 totals: 2 wins, 4 losses



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