Obie lands in Newark

January, 30, 2012
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Ken Oberkfell, who was not retained by the organization after serving as bench coach last season and Triple-A manager the previous six years, has landed with the Newark Bears.

Oberkfell, 55, will serve as a coach with the independent Can-Am team, the Bears announced.

Terry Collins' 2012 staff with the Mets: Bob Geren (bench coach), Dan Warthen (pitching coach), Dave Hudgens (hitting coach), Tom Goodwin (first base), Tim Teufel (third base) and Ricky Bones (bullpen).
Adam Rubin has covered the Mets since 2003. He's a graduate of Mepham High School on Long Island and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He joined ESPNNewYork after spending 10 years at the New York Daily News.
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