Dan Murphy en route; Anderson headed for DL

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Mets OF Marlon Anderson To DL- Dan Murphy Joining Team
Published 8/2/2008 by Dave Doyle at The Mets Report
... is headed for the disabled list with a hamstring injury. He’s been struggling through that for a couple of months now. He hasn’t hit much this season at all to the tune of .222/ .259/ .294. Considering that he’s a liability in the outfield, his value to the team is very limited right now. David Lennon of Newsday reports that Dan Murphy is on his way to Houston from New Orleans and the roster move will be made official when Murphy arrives. ...

Afternoon Roundup for 8/2
Published 8/2/2008 by Eric Stashin at Rotoprofessor
... for the article) is reporting that the Red Sox have recalled Chris Smith to join the bullpen, replacing the recently traded Craig Hansen.  At Triple A, Smith was 1-3 with 13 saves and a 2.24 ERA.  He also has pitched for the Red Sox, going 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA.  According to David Lennon of New York Newsday (click here for the post) the Mets will place Marlon Anderson on the DL due to an injured hamstring.  Dan Murphy will be recalled to take his spot on the roster.  Murphy has played for three minor league teams this season, hitting .315 with 13 HR and 69 RBI.