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The New York Mets' Doubleheader Sweep Of Philadelphia Phillies Brushes Aside Some Unneeded Nostalgia
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New York Mets' Taijuan Walker picks number 99 as mascot Mr. Met wears preferred 00 - ESPN
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New Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker can't wear his favorite number because the team's mascot had it first
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Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
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Taijuan Walker debuts for Mets; prospect success
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Jordan Yamamoto on Hawaiian pride, jersey number
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What to know about where the Mets stand heading into the weekend
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Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out
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We Are METS Believers - Now that Taijuan Walker wears #99, he received some gifts from Turk Wendell!
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Spring training roundup
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Ex-Met Turk Wendell gives quirky necklace to Taijuan Walker
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Taijuan Walker is sharp about Mets' franchise history - Newsday
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Turk Wendell
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Phillies finalize 4-year, $72M deal with RHP Taijuan Walker National News - Bally Sports