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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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McReynolds a Met Compadre
Newsday, December 12, 1986
The defending World Champion Mets have made a blockbuster multi-player trade with the San Diego Padres, acquiring Kevin McReynolds (and others) and losing Kevin Mitchell (and others).
Tags: Stan Jefferson, Kevin McReynolds, Kevin Mitchell, Gene Walter.


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