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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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Kenny Rogers
Born: November 10, 1964
at Savannah, Ga.
Rogers
Years with Mets: 1999

12 games. 5 - 1, 4.03
58 strikeouts, 0 saves


Mets vs. Toronto Blue Jays
2006 Game Results
06/23 Mets 6, Blue Jays 1 Glavine (W, 11-2)
06/24 Blue Jays 7, Mets 4 Hernandez (L, 2-3)
06/25 Mets 7, Blue Jays 4 Trachsel (W, 6-4)
2006 totals: 2 wins, 1 loss



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