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New York Mets released Gil Hodges on May 22, 1963.

New York Mets traded Preston Wilson, Geoff Goetz and Ed Yarnall to the Florida Marlins for Mike Piazza on May 22, 1998.

New York Mets released Scott Strickland on May 22, 2005.

New York Mets released Jorge Sosa on May 22, 2008.

New York Mets sold Keon Broxton to the Baltimore Orioles on May 22, 2019.

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A glorious day at Shea; Hernandez lets his lumber do his latest talking
New York Daily News, September 13, 1985
In the heat of a pennant race, and in the midst of personal controversy, Keith Hernandez delivers a walk-off win against the Cardinals.
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Jose Valentin
Born: October 12, 1969
at Manati, P.R.
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Years with Mets: 2006, 2007

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Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
1980 Game Results
05/30 Mets 5, Pirates 1 Zachry (W, 1-2)
05/31 Pirates 5, Mets 0 Swan (L, 3-4)
06/01 Pirates 13, Mets 3 Falcone (L, 3-4)
06/06 Mets 9, Pirates 4 Hausman (W, 1-1)
06/07 Mets 6, Pirates 5 Allen (W, 3-4)
06/08 Mets 6, Pirates 4 Burris (W, 4-4)
06/08 Pirates 3, Mets 0 Bomback (L, 3-1)
07/10 Mets 2, Pirates 0 Zachry (W, 3-5)
07/11 Pirates 4, Mets 2 Swan (L, 5-7)
08/11 Pirates 2, Mets 1 Jackson (L, 1-3)
08/12 Mets 3, Pirates 1 Burris (W, 6-6)
08/13 Mets 5, Pirates 3 Hausman (W, 5-3)
09/19 Pirates 4, Mets 3 Lynch (L, 1-1)
09/20 Mets 9, Pirates 6 Allen (W, 7-8)
09/21 Pirates 9, Mets 4 Burris (L, 7-12)
09/29 Mets 5, Pirates 4 Reardon (W, 8-7)
09/30 Mets 3, Pirates 2 Falcone (W, 7-9)
10/01 Pirates 10, Mets 5 Burris (L, 7-13)
1980 totals: 10 wins, 8 losses



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