Why is Marlon Anderson on the Mets?

by 63.118.220.115

Marlon Anderson was a great asset to the New York Mets two years ago. He filled in nicely for the often absent Kaz Matsui, and was a great pinch hitter. But why is he on this year's team?

Do we really need another second baseman? We have Gotay who's batting an insane .337 and desperately needs more at bats. Then we have Jose Valentin, who is struggling a bit because of injuries. Damion Easley, who has lost his playing time because of Gotay's performance, is also on the roster. So why do we need another second baseman?

It's not like Marlon Anderson was taring it up in the minors or for the Dodgers. I guess he can play some outfield, but do we really feel he's better than Newhan? This move just boggles me. I hope it works out for the best, but I just don't see it right now.

ChristofMVP

882 days ago

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Mets fans needed a new whipping boy after Julio Frnaco was released....

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ChristofMVP

882 days ago

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Franco, not Frnaco

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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer

882 days ago

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why is the whipping boy ALWAYS a former Phillie?

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DanrocSoccer Kid

881 days ago

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Apparently he is better than Newhan, at least as far as random utility OFers go. At least in his one game so far. Can he play third though? Because I thought with Franco gone, Newhan was the only other backup third basemen we had. Gotay can do SS (for that one game a year Reyes sits), Green can do first. David might want like...one day off, eventually, over the next two months.

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