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Sasser saw the most playing time in 1989, when both Gary Carter and Barry Lyons went on the DL. The contact hitter's lack of power and low on-base average prevented him from winning the job, and observers blamed his game-calling during Carter and Lyons's absence for the problems of the Mets' pitching staff. (SFS)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » July 30, 1987: The Pirates trade P Don Robinson to the Giants for minor league catcher Mackey Sasser and cash. The Indians trade fading veteran Steve Carlton to the Twins for a player to be named later. » May 4, 1991: Mackey Sasser and Mark Carreon stroke consecutive pinch home runs in the Mets' 6-4, 12-inning win over the Giants. It is the first time the feat has been performed in the National League since 1975. » December 23, 1992: The Mariners sign free agent C Mackey Sasser to a 2-year contract.