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Charlie Samuels, the Mets' clubhouse manager for the last 26 years, has been suspended without pay since last week -- reportedly because he was involved in a law enforcement investigation into illegal gambling. The Mets on Thursday confirmed Samuels' suspension but did not specify the reason. The New York Times later reported Samuels was tied to a gambling prove involving football, citing a lawyer familiar with the matter. The Times reported Samuels (pictured with Mike Piazza in 2005) likely will be fired, but it was unclear when that would happen.
The New York Daily News reported the investigation is being run by the New York Police Department through the Queens District Attorney's office. The Daily News also reported MLB is conducting its own probe of the situation.
Samuels has worked for the Mets in some capacity since 1976, becoming equipment manager in 1983 and adding traveling secretary duties -- arranging the team's travel and hotel logistics -- in 1997.
The New Jersey native previously worked for the Phillies.
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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/11/04/charlie-samuels-mets-clubhouse-manager-suspended-for-alleged-g/
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