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Leadoff spot and implications for rest of Mariners lineup
You'd have to be illiterate to take an extended glance at the tea leaves and come away with the impression Ichiro will be batting leadoff to start the 2012 season. The Mariners have been dropping none-too-subtle hints for a while now about moving Ichiro out of his customary No. 1 role and the implications will be felt elsewhere in the lineup.
For instance, the decision will...
Via Seattle Times
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7 days ago
Your thoughts on Ichiro possibly batting 3rd this year?
The man! The myth. The legend. Ichiro Suzuki has been M's leadoff hitter for 1,722 games. We all know he shouldn't be any longer. (Most anyways) Wedge is dropping hints to anyone that will listen that Ichiro could be on his way out of the lead-off spot. Wedge said he hasn't decided yet who would hit first if Ichiro doesn't, nor where Ichiro would land in the batting order. But he...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
State Of The Mariners – Offseason Player Updates | Media Day
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So many questions! Were the Mariners ever really in on the Prince Fielder talk? Is there a possibility the fences will be moved in at Safeco? What is the plan with Figgins? Who will be the starting catcher?
Will Ichiro be leading off?
All of these questions and more were addressed during the Media day hosted by the Mariners.
It has been an interesting week...
Via NorthWest Sports Beat
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
Mariners manager Eric Wedge considering moving Ichiro out of leadoff spot
Mariners manager Eric Wedge says he might move Ichiro out of the leadoff spot in the batting order. He said Ichiro could move to the No. 2 or 3 spot, with Dustin Ackley, Chone Figgins and Franklin Gutierrez options to hit at the top of the order.
Via Seattle Times
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18 days ago
Inbox: Will Ichiro lead off next season?
Will Ichiro be back at the top of the lineup? How are Casper Wells and Franklin Gutierrez progressing? Mariners Beat reporter Greg Johns answers these questions and more in the latest Inbox.
Via seattlemariners.com
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December 15, 2011
Horse First, Then Cart
I’m a bit sleep deprived after a long week in Dallas, but I wanted to make one quick point before heading to bed. I know that the Angels decision to spend big on Pujols and Wilson has caused a lot of people to turn their attention back to the size of the Mariners payroll, and calls are getting louder for the team to spend more money in order to compete in the AL West. I&...
Via U.S.S. Mariner
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December 09, 2011
Horse First, Then Cart
I’m a bit sleep deprived after a long week in Dallas, but I wanted to make one quick point before heading to bed. I know that the Angels decision to spend big on Pujols and Wilson has caused a lot of people to turn their attention back to the size of the Mariners payroll, and calls are getting louder for the team to spend more money in order to compete in the AL West. I&...
Via USS Mariner
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December 09, 2011
Mariners focused on Gutierrez's progress
Mariners manager Eric Wedge said the club is bringing outfielder Franklin Gutierrez, along with several other players, to Seattle in early January to make sure they're healthy and in top shape during offseason workouts. Wedge said reports are that Gutierrez is feeling well and has gained positive weight as he comes back from last year's stomach issue and late-season oblique pull.
Via seattlemariners.com
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December 06, 2011
Mariners linked to a number of 3B and pitching candidates
Not much going on yet as far as deals go here at the baseball winter meetings in Dallas, but the Mariners are laying the groundwork to get some deals done that do not involve Prince Fielder.
One of the areas the team would like to upgrade is third base. Wil Polidor, the agent for former Mariners infielder Carlos Guillen, told me he'll be meeting here with all interested parties...
Via Seattle Times
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December 05, 2011
Reaping What You Sow: Seattle Mariners Top 10 Prospects
With special thanks to Zach Sanders of FanGraphs for his input, I present to you the Seattle Mariners' Top 10.
This season didn’t exactly go very well for the Mariners. Having finished last in the AL West for the second straight season, the Mariners continue to look toward the future for hope because the present offers none. Fortunately, the minor leagues seem to be a legit...
Via Bloguin Best
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December 05, 2011
Mariners signing of OF Darren Ford to minor league deal clears way to trade some outfielders
Had to get on a plane a short time ago, but just prior, I told you via Twitter that the Mariners had inked outfielder Darren Ford to a minor league contract. Ford is only 26 and steals a lot of bases while putting up good OBP and walk rates. Oh yeah, he can play center field as well, meaning that while he's strictly minor league depth for now, his presence -- he's been invited...
Via Seattle Times
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December 02, 2011
2012 ZIPS Projections
Dan Szymborski is rolling out his ZIPS projections for next year on a team by team basis, and today, he made the Mariners projections public. If you want optimism and hope, you’ve come to the wrong place. In fact, the system believes that there are three people currently in the organization that will be above average Major League hitters next year – Dustin Ackley (...
Via U.S.S. Mariner
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November 27, 2011
2012 ZIPS Projections
Dan Szymborski is rolling out his ZIPS projections for next year on a team by team basis, and today, he made the Mariners projections public. If you want optimism and hope, you’ve come to the wrong place. In fact, the system believes that there are three people currently in the organization that will be above average Major League hitters next year – Dustin Ackley (...
Via USS Mariner
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November 27, 2011
Mariners release former closer Aardsma
The Seattle Mariners released right-handed reliever David Aardsma after his refusal to be outrighted.
Aardsma missed the entire 2010 season after he had surgery in the offseason to repair a torn labrum in his hip. He then needed Tommy John surgery in July following an arm injury.
Aardsma notched 69 saves in two seasons with the Mariners, fourth-most in team history.
Seattle also...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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October 31, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Seattle releases Aardsma, Gray claimed by Twins
The Seattle Mariners have released former closer David Aardsma after Aardsma declined to be outrighted and became a free agent.
The Mariners also removed center fielder Franklin Gutierrez and catcher Adam Moore from the 60-day disabled list on Monday. Right-handed reliever Jeff Gray was also claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.
Aardsma did not pitch in the majors during...
Via AP on Fox
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October 31, 2011
Can the Mariners increase payroll without going to owners for more money?
One of the bigger questions to come out of our story on Mariners minority owner Chris Larson last week was whether the team can increase payroll without a capital call. In other words, could payroll go higher without Larson and other owners putting in more?
The short answer is yes. The detailed answer is far more complex.
As I've mentioned on my weekly KJR AM 950 "Talkin...
Via Seattle Times
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October 10, 2011
And Next Year’s Comeback Players are….
The Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year award has been interesting to me since it was conceived by MLB — and Viagra — in 2005. Certainly it’s not an award a player aspires to when beginning a career, but it can be quite an honor for someone who’s struggled but then overcome. In the award’s brief history, the winners have run the gamut....
Via Fangraphs
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September 20, 2011
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September 20, 2011
The Byproduct of Aggressiveness
Over the weekend, the Mariners played four games against the Royals. The Royals pitching staff has the highest walk rate of any team in the American League. They also have the fifth lowest strikeout rate in the league, so overall, they’re just not very good.
The Mariners, in four games against that pitching staff, drew six walks and struck out 51 times. They struck out...
Via U.S.S. Mariner
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September 12, 2011
Gutierrez put on 60-day DL; year officially over
Mariners center fielder Franklin Gutierrez's season officially came to an end Tuesday, as the club placed him on the 60-day disabled list to create room on the 40-man roster for the addition of pitcher Steve Delabar.
Via seattlemariners.com
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September 06, 2011
Mariners' Gutierrez out for season
The Seattle Mariners will be without Franklin Gutierrez for the final month of the season after they placed the slick- fielding center fielder on the 60-day disabled list with a strained left oblique.
Via Miami Herald
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September 06, 2011
Mariners OF Gutierrez out for season with oblique strain
Seattle Mariners outfielder Franklin Gutierrez saw his season come to an end after suffering a severe oblique sprain.
Gutierrez immediately clutched at his side after swinging at a pitch in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics.
The 28-year-old Gutierrez saw his season begin in mysterious fashion, as he was sidelined with a stomach ailment.
Gutierrez batted .224 with...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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September 06, 2011
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September 06, 2011
Gutierrez likely lost for season
Outfielders Franklin Gutierrez and Casper Wells remained with the Mariners on Monday, but neither was available for duty. Gutierrez is likely done for the season.
Via seattlemariners.com
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September 05, 2011
Mariners opt to not call any outfielders up today; going with Trayvon Robinson in CF and Mike Carp in LF
The Class AAA season ends today and the Mariners could have called up some additional outfielders now that they're shorthanded with the injury to Franklin Gutierrez and the temporary sidelining of Casper Wells after he was hit by a pitch yesterday.
But the M's have opted not to bring up reinforcements just yet.
Instead, they'll ride out tonight's game with Mike Carp...
Via Seattle Times
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September 05, 2011
Guti likely done for 2011
Hot News for CF Franklin Gutierrez
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September 05, 2011
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