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Ken Griffey Jr and his agent Brian Goldberg are scheduled to meet with the Mariners soon to make a decision on his future. Griffey who at times appeared to be playing his swan last season finished the season with 19 homers and 57 RBI in 117 games for the Mariners.
Based upon statements by both the [...]
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Via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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November 06, 2009
Ken Griffey Jr.'s future with the Seattle Mariners should be determined in fairly short order, Griffey's agent told a Cincinnati sports website on Thursday.
Via USS Mariner
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November 05, 2009
For your discussion. They have to declare for FA in the next 15 days.
RP-R Miguel Batista
SP-L Erik Bedard
3B-R Adrian Beltre
1B-L Russ Branyan
OF-L Endy Chavez
DH-L Ken Griffey Jr.
DH-R Mike Sweeney
SS-R Jack Wilson
So expect extensions or FA announcements for all of those guys. Pravda doesn’t list Wilson, presumably because the M’s could pick up his option year [.....
Via Seattle Times
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November 07, 2009
Agent Brian Goldberg said Sunday nothing has changed since the end of the season, when Ken Griffey Jr. said that he's open to returning for another season in Seattle if the Mariners want him back.
Via Seattle Times
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November 06, 2009
UPDATE 4:07 P.M.: The union just released the list of players that filed for free agency today. Erik Bedard, Endy Chavez and Miguel Batista were among the 39 players to do so, joining Adrian Beltre and Mike Sweeney from yesterday. So far, 118 players have filed. The only eligible Mariners not to file are Ken Griffey Jr. and Russ Branyan -- not coincidentally, the two Mariners most...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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November 06, 2009
The Mariners are discussing a multiyear extension with shortstop Jack Wilson, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Kovacevic believes the Ms offered a two-year deal worth more than $8MM. Soon, the Mariners must decide between Wilson's $8.4MM option for 2010 and a $600K buyout.
Given Wilson's defensive prowess and the scarcity of shortstops...
Via Batter's Box
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November 06, 2009
Jordan Bastian from bluejays.com reports the Jays have outrighted catcher Kyle Phillips and lefties Davis Romero and Bill Murphy to Las Vegas to make room on the 40-man roster.
Phillips catching in the bullpen before a September 26th game against Seattle at the Rogers Centre.The 2009 season was a memorable one for the 25 year-old Phillips. He got his first taste of...
Via utepathletics.com
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November 05, 2009
UTEP's OSR: UTEP OSR managing editor Carlos Silva and assistant editor Sal Guerrero write about everything UTEP in today's reportEverything UTEP: Look back at the week that was and get the information on upcoming UTEP events in the official UTEP Athletics update.Who needs seniors anyways: The men's basketball team doesn't have any seniors, but it does have plenty...
Via Bleacher Report
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November 06, 2009
2009 World Series has ended and 2009-2010 hot stove league has started. The Seattle Mariners are in need for power hitter as they have one of the worst offence in the league(OPS, OBP, BA, R, BB are league worst, HR ranked 11th in the league)...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via utepathletics.com
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November 06, 2009
UTEP's OSR: UTEP OSR managing editor Carlos Silva and assistant editor Sal Guerrero write about everything UTEP in today's reportEverything UTEP: Look back at the week that was and get the information on upcoming UTEP events in the official UTEP Athletics update.Last time out: The UTEP volleyball team will play at home for the final time this year and it will look to honor...
Via Bleacher Report
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November 06, 2009
According to MLBTradeRumors.com, the Seattle Mariners claimed right hander Yusmeiro Petit from the Arizona Diamondbacks. 24 year-old Petit went 3-10, ERA of 5.82, 1.52 WHIP in 89.2 innings(23G/17GS)...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report
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November 06, 2009
The New York Mets have reportedly said that they will not pick up the $8.1 million option for JJ Putz next season. They have instead opted to buy his contract out for $1 million, making him a free agent...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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November 06, 2009
Links for Friday...
The Indians have hired their new pitching coach: Tim Belcher.
Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel considers Jeremy Hermida among the all-time exasperating Marlins.
Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News has comments from Andy Pettitte about the future.
Ken Griffey Jr.'s agent Brian Goldberg told C. Trent Rosecrans...
Via Miami Herald
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November 05, 2009
The Seattle Mariners have claimed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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