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New York Mets traded Tom Hall to the Kansas City Royals for Bryan Jones on May 7, 1976.

New York Mets claimed Chico Walker on waivers from the Chicago Cubs on May 7, 1992.

New York Mets claimed Tom Milone on waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on May 7, 2017.

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A 'Big' Man at Short for the Herd
Buffalo Evening News, April 24, 1965
Bud Harrelson is 20 years old and playing for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. His height (5'8") and weight (152 pounds) are noted, as will happen many times over the course of his playing career, but he's also regarded as potentially the best shortstop in the International League.
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Born: April 3, 1946
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129 games. 1 hr, 14 rbi, 0.214
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1. Tom Seaver 44 Seaver
2. Jerry Koosman 26
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4. Dwight Gooden 23
5. David Cone 15
6. Al Jackson 10 Koosman
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8. Sid Fernandez 9
Bob Ojeda 9
10. Gary Gentry 8



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