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New York Mets signed free agent Gary Gentry on May 29, 1975.

New York Mets traded Dan Norman and Jeff Reardon to the Montreal Expos for Ellis Valentine on May 29, 1981.

New York Mets traded Al Pedrique and Scott Little to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Bill Almon on May 29, 1987.

New York Mets signed free agent Brandon Knight on May 29, 2008.

San Diego Padres claimed Gary Sanchez of the New York Mets on waivers on May 29, 2023.

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Mets: Series in '80s: 'Do anything to bring fans winner,' vows Wilpon
New York Daily News, January 26, 1980
The new Mets owners make a bold promise, one that they fulfilled. Plus, "New Met boss Wilpon grew up a Dodger fan" and "Met players cautiously optimistic".
Tags: Lorinda de Roulet, Nelson Doubleday, Fred Wilpon.


Randomly selected Met Player

Bruce Bochy
Born: April 16, 1955
at Landes de Bussac, France
Bochy
Years with Mets: 1982

17 games. 2 hr, 8 rbi, 0.306
4 runs, 0 stolen bases


Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds
1982 Game Results
05/17 Reds 7, Mets 2 Falcone (L, 3-1)
05/18 Mets 7, Reds 4 Jones (W, 5-2)
05/19 Mets 4, Reds 2 Zachry (W, 3-1)
06/04 Reds 8, Mets 3 Scott (L, 4-5)
06/05 Reds 6, Mets 2 Puleo (L, 5-3)
06/06 Mets 6, Reds 3 Swan (W, 4-1)
08/17 Reds 9, Mets 2 Ownbey (L, 0-1)
08/18 Reds 7, Mets 6 Scott (L, 7-10)
08/19 Reds 3, Mets 1 Hausman (L, 1-1)
09/03 Reds 1, Mets 0 Ownbey (L, 0-2)
09/04 Mets 3, Reds 2 Swan (W, 8-6)
09/05 Mets 10, Reds 2 Lynch (W, 3-6)
1982 totals: 5 wins, 7 losses



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