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Mariners release 40-man roster, plus Spring Training invitees

Found February 10, 2012 on Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
PLAYERS: Eric Wedge,  Chone Figgins,  Mike Carp,  Justin Smoak
TEAMS: Seattle Mariners

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The Seattle Mariners have released their 40-man roster ahead of Spring Training, and there aren’t really any surprises. Everything newsworthy has already been covered. But it’s nice to know for sure what Eric Wedge and his coaching staff are thinking. For instance, Chone Figgins is still occupying a spot. Mike Carp and Justin Smoak will [...]
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