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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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ERA Title 'Saves the Year' for Swan
Newsday, September 27, 1978
The Mets didn't have many highlights in the late 1970s, but Craig Swan winning the N.L. ERA title was one of them.
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Chris Capuano
Born: August 19, 1978
at Springfield, Mass.
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Years with Mets: 2011

33 games. 11 - 12, 4.55
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1975
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 11 7 0 .611
St. Louis Cardinals 9 9 0 .500
Houston Astros 8 4 0 .667
San Francisco Giants 8 4 0 .667
Atlanta Braves 8 4 0 .667
Montreal Expos 8 10 0 .444
San Diego Padres 8 4 0 .667
Philadelphia Phillies 7 11 0 .389
Los Angeles Dodgers 6 6 0 .500
Pittsburgh Pirates 5 13 0 .278
Cincinnati Reds 4 8 0 .333



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