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New York Mets released Clem Labine on May 1, 1962.

New York Mets released Joe Ginsberg on May 1, 1962.

New York Yankees signed Casey Fossum of the New York Mets as a free agent on May 1, 2009.

New York Mets sold Zack Short to the Boston Red Sox on May 1, 2024.

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Harrelson Wants Trade -- Won't Play for Mets
New York Daily News, March 4, 1978
After the Mets reacquired Tim Foli to be their starting shortstop, Bud Harrelson has asked to be traded. He doesn't want to be a backup infielder on a team that won't be a contender.
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