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Buck Showalter's way held up when it mattered most for Mets
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Buck Showalter didn't use Zach Britton, recalling 1995 ALDS, 2003
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Mets game suspended after blowing save to Marlins, 3-hour rain delay
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Mets' Buck Showalter receives team's historic hit by pitch ball
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Buck Showalter comforting Nick Markakis after his season ending
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Buck Showalter fired as New York Mets manager
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Buck Showalter bringing belief to Mets in return to dugout
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Buck Showalter fired as New York Mets manager - The Boston Globe
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Buck Showalter fired as New York Mets manager
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Buck Showalter fired as New York Mets manager
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Mets fire Buck Showalter after disappointing season - ESPN
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