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Taijuan Walker Reveal Jersey Number With Phillies – NBC10 Philadelphia
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Taijuan Walker credits former Phillies prospect for splitter - CBS
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Taijuan Walker second NY Mets player to wear No. 99 after Turk Wendell
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Sources: Mr. Met's number not retired, but avoided
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Taijuan Walker struggles sink NY Mets in loss to Braves
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New York Mets' Taijuan Walker picks number 99 as mascot Mr. Met
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Lindor homers in Mets' 3-2 win over Marlins
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Taijuan Walker Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights
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Mets sign Taijuan Walker, per report - MLB Daily Dish