Mariners bullpen catcher finds love in the Safeco Field stands

It's wedding season and the Seattle Mariners need some positive headlines, so how about a baseball love story today? Our must-read tale comes from my pal Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times and features an unlikely Romeo — Jason Phillips, who works as the Mariners bullpen catcher. Thirteen months ago, Phillips was doing what he usually does in the Safeco Field — hanging out with a bunch of smelly relief pitchers — when he noticed a beautiful woman in the stands. Not wanting to be that guy, Phillips only decided to introduce himself after pledging he'd do so if the game went into extra innings. And when it did, he took it as a sign. But there was still the problem of breaking the ice, of course. Writes Brewer: "Phillips grabbed a baseball, scribbled his number on it, got the woman's attention and tossed it to her. And for the rest of the game, he was left to wonder how she'd respond. He couldn't wait to return to the clubhouse and check hi...