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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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Cal Koonce
Born: November 18, 1940
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Years with Mets: 1967 - 1970

119 games. 15 - 12, 3.43
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