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Two fan-favorites traded away, two NY Mets reunions on the same day two years apart

Two incredibly popular Mets players reunited with the team on the same day, two years apart.

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The “Power of Three” was a big part of the show Charmed but on December 16 in New York Mets history, it was the power of two. On this date in Mets history, a pair of popular players reunited with the ball club two years apart.

Two of the most beloved Mets players came back to the team on the same day, two years apart

In 1980, the Mets signed Rusty Staub

Rusty Staub was traded in 1975 from the Mets to the Detroit Tigers in a deal that was primarily focused on him and Mickey Lolich.