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Say goodbye to that dancing creepshow named Mr. Six. Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins, is fixing to deep-six the strangeling octogenarian that for years now has served as the chief mascot and marketing engine for troubled Six Flags Inc. Snyder, who took control of the theme park operator earlier this week, is planning to rebrand the Oklahoma company so it better appeals to children and families, the New York Post reported. That means steering away from “thrill-seeking teenagers” and establishing partnerships with fast-food restaurants and cartoon studios, the Post said. Branding experts say the odd-looking Mr. Six —...

Delgado to stand with Mets during 'God Bless America'Associated Press NEW YORK -- Now that he's been traded to the New York Mets, Carlos Delgado says he is willing to stand on the field during the playing of "God Bless America." After putting on a Mets jersey at a Shea Stadium news conference Monday, Delgado said he spoke about his anti-war protest with New York chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon. "I gave him my views on that subject and I also said I would not put myself in front of the team," Delgado said. "The Mets have a policy that...

MIAMI (AP) -- Carlos Delgado is willing to stand up for his beliefs -- or, in his case, not stand up. At his introductory news conference Thursday with the Florida Marlins, Delgado said he'll continue to not stand up this season during the playing of God Bless America. An opponent of the war in Iraq, Delgado refused to stand when God Bless America was played last season at games involving his Toronto Blue Jays.

Carlos Delgado Tells Reporters He Still Won't Stand for 'God Bless America' By The Associated Press Published: January 27, 2005 9:00 PM ET NEW YORK Carlos Delgado is willing to stand up for his beliefs -- or, in his case, not stand up. At his introductory news conference Thursday with the Florida Marlins, Delgado said he'll continue to not stand up this season during the playing of ``God Bless America.'' An opponent of the war in Iraq, Delgado refused to stand when ``God Bless America'' was played last season at games involving his Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, he would stay...