Marlon Anderson Rumors

Mets DFA Marlon Anderson

Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post reports that the Mets have designated infielder-outfielder Marlon Anderson for assignment. The move was neccessary in order to clear roster space for fifth starter Livan Hernandez, who will start Saturday night against the Marlins. Anderson, 35, was hitless in four at-bats for the Mets this season. He hit .208/.236/.245 during spring training.   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Hudson, Alvarez, Anderson

Links for Saturday... The Astros claimed 25-year-old pitcher Wilton Lopez off waivers from the Padres and assigned him to Double-A, according to this AP article. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic relays some recent Orlando Hudson comments. O-Dog said the D'Backs made him an offer this offseason, it just didn't appeal to him. Matthew Cerrone of MetsBlog suggests that we could see the Mets release Marlon Anderson today to make room for Livan Hernandez. Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle sounds confident about the Astros' chances this year. John Perrotto of Pirates Report anticipates a 2009 MLB debut for Pedro...   Continue Reading

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Marlon Anderson May Be Released

According to Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News, Marlon Anderson's final game with the Mets may be tonight. The team will need the roster spot for Livan Hernandez, who makes his Mets debut tomorrow. If the Mets release Anderson, they'll have to assume his $1.15MM salary for '09 (minus $400K if he signs elsewhere). Anderson, 35, hit just .210/.255/.275 in 151 plate appearances last year while appearing at left field and first base. 60 of those PAs came as a pinch-hitter, but Anderson did not fare well. He did well in a very limited sample in '07, but...   Continue Reading

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