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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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Herzog Changed Cards 'Forever'
St. Louis Post Dispatch, April 17, 2024
Whitey Herzog was a Mets nemesis for many years as he served as a long-time manager for the rival Cardinals. He also managed the Rangers, Angels, and Royals. Prior to that, he was the Mets Director of Player Development and contributed to the championship teams of 1969 and 1973. This is his obituary.
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Jose Valverde
Born: March 24, 1978
at San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
Valverde
Years with Mets: 2014

21 games. 1 - 1, 5.66
23 strikeouts, 2 saves


Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
2006 Game Results
06/05 Mets 4, Dodgers 1 Soler (W, 1-1)
06/06 Dodgers 8, Mets 5 Martinez (L, 5-2)
06/07 Mets 9, Dodgers 7 Glavine (W, 9-2)
09/07 Mets 7, Dodgers 0 Glavine (W, 13-6)
09/08 Dodgers 5, Mets 0 Maine (L, 5-4)
09/09 Mets 3, Dodgers 2 Hernandez (W, 8-6)
09/10 Dodgers 9, Mets 1 Trachsel (L, 14-7)
2006 totals: 4 wins, 3 losses



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