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ALDERSON IS THE NEW MAN IN COMMAND FOR THE METS

Published: October 30, 2010

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Sandy Alderson had an auspicious debut as the new General Manager of the New York Mets Friday afternoon at Citi Field. There was the presence of a baseball veteran, knowledge and experience that obviously made an impression to Mets ownership during the interview process. And, Alderson, 62, who at one time built the Oakland Athletics [...]

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Martinez Gets His Opportunity With Pavlik

Published: April 14, 2010

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NEW YORK – Kelly Pavlik (36-1. 32KO’s) the WBC/WBO middleweight champion does have his reason to defend the title and get redemption Saturday evening at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City against Sergio Martinez.  Sidelined the past year with a staph infection in his right hand, the champion also knows the challenge will be tough. Martinez. [...]

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Quiet turmoil surrounds another Mets loss

Published: August 21, 2009

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NEW YORK – A few hours before the New York Mets took the field Gary Sheffield asked manager Jerry Manuel to take him out of the lineup. Earlier, Sheffield, the 22-year veteran met and asked GM Omar Minaya for a contract extension that was denied. Sheffield excused himself and later in the game came off [...]

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