1979- Purchased Ray Burris from the Yankees.
1985- Signed Free Agent Larry Bowa
Mets' phenom Doc Gooden strikes out 16 Giants in a 3-0 victory over San Francisco becoming the first National League pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in each of his first two seasons.
1989- It's a busy day on the trading block for the Mets as they send popular outfielder Mookie Wilson to the Blue Jays for pitcher Jeff Musselman and minor leaguer Michael Brady. New York also gets Frank Viola from the Twins for pitchers Rick Aguilera, David West, and Kevin Tapani and two minor leaguers.(www.nationalpastime.com)
Howard Johnson hits his 30th homerun of the season joining Barry Bonds and Willie Mays as the only players to achieve 30 HR's and 30 SB's in 2 different seasons.
1998- At Shea Stadium, Cardinal first baseman Mark McGwire becomes the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs in three consecutive seasons. Mac's seventh inning solo shot helps to defeat the Mets, 2-0.
2007- Traded Sean Henry and Jose Castro to the Reds for Jeff Conine
Mets Birthdays
- Cliff Cook- 73
- Cory Sullivan- 30
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