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Marlon Anderson DFA’d
Marlon Anderson DFA’d
At his blog for the Daily News, Adam Rubin reports that the Mets have designated OF Marlon Anderson for assignment to make room on the roster for tonight’s starter Livan Hernandez . Anderson hit only .210 last year and was 0/4 in pinch hitting chances so far this year. It’s tough ...
Report: Mets likely to cut Marlon Anderson
Report: Mets likely to cut Marlon Anderson
theropolitans.com — The Mets need to clear a roster spot to make room for Livan Hernandez , who will... be activated on Saturday.  The battle seems to come down to Marlon Anderson , the pinch-hitter / backup first baseman, or Darren O’Day , the sidearming righthander. As it stands now, it looks like it’s going ... (more) Report: Mets likely to cut Marlon Anderson
Marlon Anderson is odd man in outfield
nydailynews.com — 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. (more) Marlon Anderson is odd man in outfield
Marlon Anderson cut
Marlon Anderson cut
theropolitans.com — The Mets have cut Marlon Anderson to make room for Livan Hernandez. So long, Anderson. Just don't... sign with the Phillies, please. (more) Marlon Anderson cut
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Brew Crew Ball — ... week. They also placed Hiroki Kuroda on the DL with a strained oblique. Giants: Joe Martinez remains in intensive care with three hairline fractures in his skull and subdural hematoma. He is expected to be removed from the ICU within the next few days, but won't be able to pitch until at least late May. The team also signed Dallas McPherson to a minor league deal. Indians: Pitcher Scott Lewis has been placed on the DL with a left forearm strain. Mets: Designated Marlon Anderson for assignment. Nationals: Signed Ron Villone to ...

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metsblog.com 4/11/2009 — 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 ...
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nydailynews.com 4/12/2009 — 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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213milesfromshea.metsblog.com 4/10/2009 — Tonight could mark the last time Marlon Anderson plays for the Mets. The Mets need to make room on their 25 tonight and since they now have Sheffield, it looks like Marlon will be voted off. Marlon's only hope to stay on the team right now is for the Mets to send down O'day, in what would be a ...
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