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Jack Egbert begins offseason makeover for Mets

Can John Lackey and Matt Holliday be far behind?

Here's the official word from the Mets:

The New York Mets today announced that they claimed righthanded pitcher Jack Egbert off waivers from Chicago-AL.  The White Sox placed the righthander on waivers on September 23rd. To make room for Egbert on the 40-man roster, the Mets transferred outfielder Fernando Martinez to the 60-Day Disabled...

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