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Marlon out in favor of Hernandez
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.
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
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 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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FROST ON THE BUNNY
Kranepool Society :: A New York Mets Blog — ... Two things went against Marlon Anderson, he hit left-handed and he wasn’t a pitcher so the Mets had to let him go. He shouldn’t have been with the team anyway as signing him to a two year deal was another Omar folly but Anderson did leave an impression on D-Wright and it seems he was more valuable to the team than most fans (me) felt: ...

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