By the 1977 season, John Stearns had taken over as the Mets' starting catcher and, in August, after twelve seasons with the Mets, Grote was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two players to be named later.
John Stearns had taken over as the Mets' starting catcher. This was in August. This was by the 1977 season. This was to be named later. Grote was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two players. This was after twelve seasons with the Mets. This was in August. This was by the 1977 season. This was to be named later.