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Seattle Mariners: Promotional Schedule Released, The Cool and The Odd

As usual, the Mariners will trot out tons of promotions to lure more fans to the park in 2011. Grown men line up hours before the game to collect dolls, women will pay a premium ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 03, 2011

MLB Power Rankings: The 50 Greatest Players in Seattle Mariners History

From "Mr. Mariner" to "The Bone," there have been nicknames. From Arquimedez Pozo's one plate appearance to Edgar Martinez's franchise record 8,678, there have been different lengths of stays...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 01, 2011

The Legend Retires: Ken Griffey Jr. and His Forgotten Departure from Baseball

Ask yourself what the biggest baseball story was last year. Some will say the multitude of no-hitters and perfect games. Others will remember Doc Halladay's playoff no-hitter...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 30, 2011

2011 MLB Trade Rumors: Oakland Athletics Diggin' Chone Figgins

The Oakland Athletics might not be done with their busy offseason yet. A source told the Contra Costa Times that the A's are interested in Seattle Mariners' infielder Chone Figgins...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 28, 2011

Reel 'Em In: Seattle Mariners Have a Bright (Near) Future

When Jack Zduriencik was hired as the General Manager for the Seattle Mariners, it was considered a savvy baseball move...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 23, 2011

Believe Big: 5 Ways the 2011 Seattle Mariners Can Realistically Compete

It has been a long while since the Seattle Mariners won anything. A review of 2010 isn't necessary. We all know what happened. Everything backfired: small ball, defense, pitching—it couldn't have been any worse...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 19, 2011

Seattle Mariners OF Milton Bradley Arrested in Los Angels on Felony Charge

Milton Bradley must have found the challenge of getting into trouble on the field too simple. On Tuesday night, it was reported by KING5 News that Bradley had been arrested and charged with a felony in Los Angeles...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 18, 2011

Ichiro Suzuki: No Longer an Elite Outfielder in 2011

Some people have a hard time letting go. Brett Favre with retirement, Guns N' Roses fans with Chinese Democracy and now fantasy owners with Ichiro Suzuki...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 14, 2011

Seattle Mariners' Dustin Ackley: Yeah, He's the Next Big Thing

Jose Bautista hit 54 home runs in just over 550 at-bats in 2010. The Seattle Mariners couldn’t even double that total in over 5,400 at-bats last season...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 06, 2011

Seattle Mariners: Miguel Olivo Deal Finalized, Pitching Search Update

The Seattle Mariners finalized a two-year contract, with a club option for a third, with catcher Miguel Olivo. Finally. Nearly a month after the deal was agreed on, pen went to paper and a press release was sent out...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 04, 2011

Power Ranking the 20 Biggest Questions Facing the AL West Heading Into 2011

The AL West was one of the worst divisions in baseball in 2010. Entering the season, projections were all over. Each team was picked to both win the division or finish in the cellar, depending on which prediction you read...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 04, 2011

Free Agents Miguel Olivo and Jack Cust to the Seattle Mariners

On December 8th the Seattle Mariners signed free-agent catcher Miguel Olivo to a two-year contract worth $7 million with a club option for a third year...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 10, 2010

Seattle Mariners: Week In Review, Non-Tender Deadline and Notes

Thursday night's non-tender deadline forced the Mariners to make some moves, which included all three of a trade, a signing and a non-tender. LHP Erik Bedard was signed to a one-year, $1 million non-guaranteed contract...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 03, 2010

Justin Upton Doesn't Have Mariners on No-Trade List: Does a Deal Make Sense?

Originally, the Mariners were in the clear. Then, they weren’t. A few days later, Justin Upton ’s agents decided to set the record straight and let everyone know that their client’s contract does not bar a trade to Seattle ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 02, 2010

Justin Upton Shuns Deal with Seattle Mariners; Assessing the M's Outfield

What a fine catch it would be if the Mariners could reel in Justin Upton. The outfielder hit .273 with 17 home runs and 18 stolen bases last season...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 23, 2010

King Felix Hernandez 2010 AL Cy Young: Major League Baseball Gets It Right

After decades as the majority among the Baseball Writers Association of America, the traditionalist voters were finally overtaken by something that has eluded the Cy Young voting since its inception: Baseball logic...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 22, 2010

Seattle Mariners: 10 Prospects Who Could Make An Impact in 2011

The Seattle Mariners did not have a picture perfect 2010 season. After a surprise 85-77 campaign in 2009, the Mariners lost 101 games last season, matching their 2008 low...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 21, 2010

Seattle Mariners Hurler Felix Hernandez Wins AL Cy Young Award by a Landslide

There is no doubt the Seattle Mariners ' Felix Hernandez knows how to pitch. Today, he got validation of that by being awarded the 2010 AL Cy Young award...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 19, 2010

Felix Hernandez Wins Cy Young: Effects on Seattle Mariners' Financial Future

Now that all arguments are over and Felix Hernandez has been named the American League Cy Young Award winner (All hail King Felix!), it’s time to look at what the award could mean for the Seattle Mariners in the long run...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 18, 2010

Celebrating 33 Years of Dave Niehaus in Seattle

“Swung on… and LINED DOWN THE LEFT-FIELD LINE FOR A BASE HIT! HERE COMES JOEY, HERE IS JUNIOR TO THIRD BASE, THEY'RE GOING TO WAVE HIM IN! THE THROW TO THE PLATE WILL BE.....Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 11, 2010

Dave Niehaus: 5 Reasons He Will Always Be the Voice of the Seattle Mariners

As a teenager, I lived in Yuma, Arizona, then-home of the San Diego Padres training camp. I had a little brother who liked baseball. 1+1 = a couple of $5 tickets and afternoons watching the Padres play a new team...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 11, 2010

Hisashi Iwakuma: The Newest Seattle Mariner Pitcher?

On November 5 th , two days before free agency begins for hundreds of MLB players, bidding for Japanese baseball player Hisashi Iwakuma ended. Hisashi Iwakuma was “posted” by the Rakuten Golden Eagles of the Japanese baseball league...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 05, 2010

Seattle Mariners Could Use an Experienced Baseball Man Like Bobby Valentine!

"Six-and-a-half games back and not playing very well in a season we thought we ought to be in contention. I think we were losing ground with the field," Ranger managing general partner George W...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 14, 2010

So Long, Kid: Ken Griffey Jr. Takes Retirement in Stride

It’s the end of an era. George Kenneth “Ken” Griffey Jr., better known as Ken Griffey Jr. —the Kid, the Natural, the Swing—has officially retired from MLB...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 12, 2010

Fixing the 2011 Seattle Mariners: Yu Darvish

Though it appears that the Mariners will go into the 2011 season with a static or decreased payroll compared to 2010, there has been a widely-accepted theory that their budgetary constraints are less strict when it comes to signing Japanese players...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 05, 2010
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