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New York Mets traded Tim Teufel to the San Diego Padres for Garry Templeton on May 31, 1991.

New York Mets purchased Luis Torrens from the New York Yankees on May 31, 2024.

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Shea's New 3d Loop Is 'The Continental'
New York Daily News, July 28, 1959
An earlier tactic of Bill Shea in his effort to bring a new team to New York was to form a third Major League, known as the Continental League. This was a significant step in the eventual birth of the Mets.
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Ed Bauta
Born: January 6, 1935
at Florida, Cuba
Died: July 6, 2022 at Manahawkin, N.J.
Bauta
Years with Mets: 1963, 1964

17 games. 0 - 2, 5.28
16 strikeouts, 0 saves


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1. Tom Seaver 44 Seaver
2. Jerry Koosman 26
Jon Matlack 26
4. Dwight Gooden 23
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6. Al Jackson 10 Koosman
Ron Darling 10
8. Sid Fernandez 9
Bob Ojeda 9
10. Gary Gentry 8



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