Omar's Alchemy's Short Shelf Life

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Published Dec. 4, 2009 at 9:35 a.m.

I don't hold against Billy Wagner his sudden rediscovery of his inner Brave any more than I'd fume at Brian Schneider at this point for remembering what a Phillies fan he'd always been. This is what ballplayers who aren't Chris Coste do when they go to a new ballclub. They find a reason to have always wanted to be where they suddenly are. I'm sure Billy comes closer than most to meaning it when he says stuff like, "I remember Bob Horner hitting four home runs in a game." ... Billy wasn't quite

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Newark Had Eyes Set on More Than Just Gooden

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Published Sept. 9, 2009 at 6:15 a.m.

Jack Curry caught up with Newark Bears General Manager Mark Skeels yesterday to talk about the Newark Bears season under new ownership. The focal point of the article was the teams focus on bringing former big league players to Newark. This year Marlon Anderson, Carl Everett, Jacque Jones, Keith Foulke, Scott Williamson, Carl Everett, Armando [ ... ] ...

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How Did They Think This Would End?

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Published Aug. 21, 2009 at 1:11 p.m.

When the Mets signed Gary Sheffield just prior to the 2009 season opener, it seemed pretty clear that their eyes were open. Sheffield, rather than Marlon Anderson, as the team’s final bench bat was an unmistakable upgrade, and costing just $400,000 made it a financially obvious move as well.But by this past week, it was [ ... ] ...

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September More Meaningless Than You'd Suspect

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Published Aug. 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

I'm all for the myths and carrots that keep us going as fans in discouraging years. We deserve ideals and distractions after giving our all to a team that has given us far less than planned, projected or promised. We're the ones who invest our hopes and dreams and keep investing despite no sight of tangible payoff. Give us at least the spare change of change, right? ... When the Mets have a 2009, and it's overstocked with Everyone Must Go veterans, the inclination is to approach September by

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Marlon out in favor of Hernandez

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Published April 11, 2009 at 8:40 p.m.
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Marlon Anderson's roster spot, and quite possibly his big-league career, ended yesterday when the Mets designated the pinch-hitter for assignment to clear room for Livan Hernandez ...

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News: The Marlon Anderson Era is Over

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Published April 11, 2009 at 2:18 p.m.

Update, 3:15 pm:Marlon Anderson has been designated for assignment by the Mets, to make room on the roster for Livan Hernandez.Original Post:The Mets will activate Livan Hernandez this morning.Jerry Manuel told reporters the team will announce a corresponding roster move later today, most likely prior to the game.…all signs suggest Marlon Anderson will be released… i know marlon is popular [ ... ] ...

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Marlon Anderson is odd man in outfield

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Published April 9, 2009 at 8:15 p.m.
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It looks like Marlon Anderson's final game as a Met may come Friday night in Florida. The Mets need to clear roster room for fifth starter Livan Hernandez, who will make his Mets debut Saturday opposite Ricky Nolasco ...

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Sheffield A Low Risk Signing For Mets

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Published April 3, 2009 at 2:53 p.m.

Jon Heyman of si.com is reporting that the Mets have signed Gary Sheffield.Though I’m skeptical about what Sheffield brings to the Mets both on and off the diamond I don’t think this is a bad signing (as I’m sure many Mets fans will think it is) ... Sheffield will most likely replace Marlon Anderson on [ ... ] ...

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The Problem With Sheffield

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Published April 3, 2009 at 2:15 p.m.

The news that the marriage between Gary Sheffield and the Mets is imminent should be met with caution. On one hand you can’t argue replacing Marlon Anderson with a potential Hall of Fame outfielder. The flip side is that this could be a colossal waste of time for the Mets.Very rarely has Sheffield been happy [ ... ] ...

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Pre-Game: Mets vs. Red Sox at 1 pm

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Published April 4, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.

The Mets will play the Red Sox today in Citi Field at 1 pm, in the final exhibition game before the regular season begins Monday.1. Jose Reyes SS2. Daniel Murphy OF3. David Wright 3B4. Carlos Delgado 1B5. Fernando Tatis DH6. Ryan Church OF7. Marlon Anderson OF8. Brian Schneider C9. Luis Castillo 2BOliver Perez will start [ ... ] ...

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