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New York Mets purchased Chuck Hiller from the San Francisco Giants on May 11, 1965.

New York Mets traded Charlie Williams to the San Francisco Giants for Willie Mays on May 11, 1972.

New York Mets traded Ricky Nelson to the Cleveland Indians for Don Schulze on May 11, 1987.

Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Mark Dewey of the New York Mets on waivers on May 11, 1993.

New York Mets traded Mike Remlinger to the Cincinnati Reds for Cobi Cradle on May 11, 1995.

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Newsday, June 22, 1959
A profile of Mrs. Charles Shipman Payson (the article doesn't even mention her first name, Joan) as she prepares to work with William A. Shea to bring a team to New York to replace the Dodgers and Giants.
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Craig Swan
Born: November 30, 1950
at Van Nuys, Cal.
Swan
Years with Mets: 1973 - 1984

229 games. 59 - 71, 3.72
671 strikeouts, 2 saves


Mets vs. San Diego Padres
1987 Game Results
05/18 Padres 7, Mets 5 Darling (L, 2-2)
05/19 Mets 5, Padres 4 McDowell (W, 1-0)
05/20 Mets 10, Padres 3 Aguilera (W, 4-2)
05/29 Mets 5, Padres 4 Leach (W, 3-0)
05/30 Mets 3, Padres 0 Fernandez (W, 6-2)
05/31 Padres 1, Mets 0 Mitchell (L, 0-1)
08/21 Padres 6, Mets 2 Darling (L, 10-8)
08/22 Padres 8, Mets 3 Fernandez (L, 10-7)
08/23 Mets 9, Padres 2 Gooden (W, 11-4)
08/31 Mets 6, Padres 5 Orosco (W, 3-7)
09/01 Mets 9, Padres 1 Cone (W, 4-3)
09/02 Mets 4, Padres 3 Gooden (W, 13-4)
1987 totals: 8 wins, 4 losses



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