1887 – TheĀ New York MetropolitansĀ (American Association) buy third basemanĀ Dude EsterbrookĀ from theĀ New York GiantsĀ (NL). Although the Mets are no longer owned by the Giants’ management, the Giants still seem to get the best of every deal between the two clubs.

1887 – TheĀ New York MetropolitansĀ (American Association) buy third basemanĀ Dude EsterbrookĀ from theĀ New York GiantsĀ (NL). Although the Mets are no longer owned by the Giants’ management, the Giants still seem to get the best of every deal between the two clubs.