Yardbarker: Randy Messenger

40-Man Roster Moves

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:06:23 -0500

Every so often I'll have a little debate with myself over what I want this blog to be. Do I just write about what I find interesting or relevant, or do I try to make this sort of a one-stop shop for everything any Mariners fan could care about? In other words, where do I set the threshold of significance above which I write, but below which I ignore? I started thinking about this again most recently after the Bruce Hines story came out. I don't care that we fired our third base co...

Odds & Ends: Bay, Rangers, Mariners

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:15:39 -0500

As Game Two rolls along...well, maybe not 'rolls.' Chugs? Drags? Anyway, as Game Two continues, here are a few newsbits from everywhere but Yankee Stadium in the MLB universe... R.J. Anderson of Fangraphs believes that the Red Sox will be making a mistake if they sign Jason Bay to the four-year/$60MM contract that Jon Heyman reported (via Twitter) the club is willing to offer. Rangers officials met Thursday with Dennis Gilbert, the lead man of an investment group inter...

Mariners outright four players off roster, lose Justin Thomas

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:20:04 -0500

The Mariners cleared room on their 40-man roster today by out-righting four players to Class AAA Tacoma. In addition, left-handed pitcher Justin Thomas, who appeared in eight games for the Mariners in 2008, was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates. First baseman Bryan LaHair, right-handed pitchers Randy Messenger and Marwin Vega, and left-handed pitcher Cesar Jimenez, were all placed on outright waivers earlier in the week and went through the 48-hour waiver period without being claimed. The Mar...

August Grades Part 2: Pitching

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:37:12 -0500

Here is part 2 of the post with my pitching grades for this past month in August. Please feel free to let me know what you think. Name K/9 BB/9 K/BB FIP BABIP Sean White 3.38 0 6 3.15 0.235 Mark Lowe 7.88 1.13 7 3.34 0.224 Felix Hernandez 9 3.6 2.5 3.66 0.305 Shawn Kelley 8.62 1.72 5 3.79 0.236 Ryan Rowland-Smith 6.27 2.89 2.17 3.86 0.275 Miguel Batista 5.91 6.75 0.88 4.02 0.257 David Aardsma 10.45 4.35 2.4 4.73 0.412 Chris Jakubauskas 8.03 2.19 3.67 5.2 0.144 Dou...

Game 122: Indians 4, Mariners 3 (11 Innings)

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:18:51 -0500

More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP 42 minutes ago: Cleveland Indians' Luis Valbuena, top right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a game-winning solo home run off Seattle Mariners pitcher Randy Messenger in the 11th inning in a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Cleveland. The Indians won 4-3. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Browse more photos » After giving up three first-inning runs, Aaro...

Mariners option Jakubauskas to Triple-A Tacoma

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:50:03 -0500

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Seattle Mariners optioned right-hander Chris Jakubauskas to Triple-A Tacoma and purchased the contract of righty Randy Messenger from their top minor league club.

Mariners option righty Jakubauskas to Triple-A

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:25:43 -0500

The Seattle Mariners optioned right-hander Chris Jakubauskas to Triple-A Tacoma and purchased the contract of righty Randy Messenger from their top minor league club.

Jakubauskas to Tacoma, Messenger Recalled

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:32:32 -0500

Drayer's Tweet. Chris Jakubauskas was sent down to Tacoma, possibly because of his minor shoulder impingement? Either way, Randy Messenger is back. This really means nothing.

Mariners option Chris Jakubauskas to Class AAA, bring up Randy Messenger

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:27:04 -0500

Bit of an overcast afternoon here in Cleveland, with some rain clouds overhead. Never had as many rainouts and rain delays covering a team as I have with the Mariners this season. Anyhow. the team has optioned reliever Chris Jakubauskas to Class AAA, calling up Randy Messenger as a bullpen option. The team has been caught a bit short and needs the arm up here after Miguel Batista tossed two innings last night. Read more...

Mariners select Messenger, option Jakubauskas

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:26:00 -0500

The Seattle Mariners selected the contract of pitcher Randy Messenger from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned pitcher Chris Jakubauskas to the minors Saturday.

Cuts: Shelton, Messenger, Olsen

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:24:24 -0500

A few more roster cuts today, and none that were surprising, per Geoff Baker. 1B Chris Shelton, RHRP Randy Messenger and LHSP Garrett Olsen were all sent to minor league camp. Shelton has done everything he’s been asked to do and more, but the team was obviously dead set on Mike Sweeney from early on.

Wakamatsu Mentions Closer Candidates

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:01:31 -0500

Shannon Walker’s injury may have knocked him out of the closer race as when asked for the umpteenth time this spring who the closer candidates were Wak responded, Batista, Lowe and Corcoran. Corcoran made a good impression yesterday, and Lowe will throw today. As for Randy Messenger who ...

Breaking News: Marlins Acquire Armando Benitez

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 02:36:01 -0500

The Marlins swung a move to bring back Armando Benitez tonight sending Randy Messenger to the Giants.