Yankees middle relief, where art thou?
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In last night’s monster offensive showing against the Indians there was a nugget of worrisome with the New York Yankees bullpen. While the back end containing Mariano Rivera and David Robertson seems in line with how the rest of their year should pan out, it’s the middle relief showing signs of inconsistency. Luckily it’s only the second week...
Mariners roster news: Felix deal finalized, Shawn Kelley traded
M’s make headlines
It’s been a crazy week for the Mariners, and things reached an apex Wednesday. Here’s the big headlines from Seattle’s exciting day.
Seattle finalizes deal with King Felix
After some minor bumps in the road, the Seattle Mariners have finalized a contract extension with ace pitcher Felix Hernandez.
It was originally reported early last week that the Mariners...
Uh oh. The Sing II? Brian Cashman deals a Yankee prospect to Seattle for a pitcher
The Yankees exiled 23-year-old OF Abraham Almonte to Seattle yesterday for pitcher Shawn Kelley, a 28-year-old bullpen cotter pin who been designated for assignment, leaving the Mariners near zero leverage in cutting another sweet Jesus deal. It's hard to spin these sub-atomic particle movements, which can only be seen through River Ave electron microscopes, or the Scranton Tribune...
Yankees Acquire RHP Shawn Kelley
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The New York Yankees made their first roster move of the spring earlier tonight, announcing the acquisition of a new relief pitcher. The team has picked up RHP Shawn Kelley from the Seattle Mariners. The release from the team is below:
The New York Yankees today announced they have acquired right-handed pitcher Shawn Kelley from the Seattle...
Mariners, RHP Shawn Kelley agree at $935,000
Shawn Kelley and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $935,000, one-year contract that avoids salary arbitration.
The team announced the deal Wednesday.
Kelley gets a raise from $610,000 last season, when the right-handed reliever went 2-4 with a 3.25 ERA in 47 appearances. He had asked for $1.2 million this year and was offered $750,000 by the Mariners.
The 28-year-old Kelley...
Via AP on Fox
January 30, 2013
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Yankees 5, Mariners 2
Pinch-hitter Jayson Nix lined a three-run double off Seattle reliever Shawn Kelley in the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees rallied for a 5-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday to complete a 2-5 West Coast trip.
After failing to come through with runners in scoring position earlier in the game, Nix finally produced a clutch hit. Kelley left a 2-2 pitch over the middle of the...
Via AP on Fox
July 25, 2012
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Shawn Kelley sent to Tacoma AAA
A short while ago via the Seattle Mariners twitter feed we learned that the team has announced RHP Shawn Kelley has been optioned to AAA Tacoma.
This officially puts the M's roster at 27 players; we all know to well of course that they need to be at 25 by 2 pm Wed.
Looks like Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager Jack Zduriencik wasn't happy...
Spring training foreshadow? The 2012 Seattle Mariners bullpen
Where’s Wild Thing when you need him?
It’s only the second game of the season, and the Seattle Mariners bullpen is already looking shaky. They completely imploded Thursday morning, giving up 3 runs—on 3 home runs— across 1.2 innings.
With such an ugly game, against such a weak defense, it’s hard not to worry.
Here are five more reasons why we should be scared.
1. No Setup...
Mariners re-sign League, Vargas, Kelley; how’s the bullpen shaping up?
The Mariners have re-signed three pitchers: All-Star closer Brandon League, starter Jason Vargas and reliever Shawn Kelley. The team did not disclose the terms of their one-year contracts, but CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman reported that League’s deal is $5 million and The Associated Press reported Vargas is getting $4.5 million. With the transactions, the Mariners [...]
Via Seattle Post-Intelligencer
January 17, 2012
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Mariners avoid arbitration with Kelley, Vargas and League
AS first reported today by MLB.com's Greg Johns reports that the Mariners have tentatively reached 1-year deals with pitchers Jason Vargas and Shawn Kelley, their two remaining arbitration-eligible players.
Tuesday at 11 a.m. was the deadline for teams to sign their arbitration players.
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Kelley confirmed his deal via Twitter, writing, "Got my deal...
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