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Liddi’s Big Numbers
June 01, 2009 by
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After scuffling for the last two years or so, Alex Liddi has gotten a lot of people’s attention this season by producing a .366/.407/.680 slash line while playing for Seattle’s advanced-A affiliate High Desert, but I’m not buying into the new Liddi. I don’...
Possible 27th and 33rd Picks, Part 3
May 31, 2009 by
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Sam Dyson (South Carolina RHP)- Meet the Brandon Morrow of the 2009 draft. Dyson has the best fastball in the draft besides Strasburg sitting in the mid 90’s and reaching 98. He also has a slider, curveball and changeup that are all average to below average. His slider is a plus...
Telephone
May 31, 2009 by
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You have to love Tim Diekres’ MLB Trade Rumors as a quick reference for all of the off the field activity around baseball, but far too many people read MLBTR’s summaries and fail to click through and read the source. Of course we don’t have time to read the dozens...
Possible 27th and 33rd Picks, Part 2
May 30, 2009 by
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Jared Mitchell (LSU RF)- A two sport athlete (also a WR at LSU), Mitchell’s future is clearly in baseball but due to the fact he hasn’t been able to fully concentrate on baseball until now he’s a very raw college prospect. Mitchell has good speed, plays good defense...
Raben Has Microfracture Surgery
May 30, 2009 by
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Seattle’s top power hitting prospect Dennis Raben had microfracture surgery on his knee two weeks ago, according to his blog. He doesn’t mention how long he’ll be out of action and I can’t think of any other baseball players to have the surgery, but I know...
Organizational Depth: MIF
May 30, 2009 by
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We took a look at the organization’s outfield depth on Wednesday and were able to determine that it’s a position of strength. We’ve got two major league outfielders that are very good and aren’t going anywhere for a few years, four or five legitimate prospects...
A Couple Notes
May 29, 2009 by
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Chris Jakubauskas is heading to the ‘pen in favor of Garrett Olson [link]. I would think this is a last look for Olson until a spot opens up later, as Ryan Rowland-Smith should be back soon. Don Wakamatsu will probably have him do at least one more rehab start, but RRS insists...
Possible 27th and 33rd Picks Part 1
May 28, 2009 by
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Here is a list of players who could be draft picks by the Mariners at picks 27 and 33. I’ll have reports on 5 more players tomorrow.
AJ Pollack (Notre Dame CF/2B)- In Keith Law’s mock draft he mentioned that the Mariners love Notre Dame CF/2B AJ Pollack and would...
Quick Note: Tyler Walker
May 28, 2009 by
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The Mariners released Tyler Walker on March 29th after signing him to a Major League deal over the offseason. He was hurt during Spring Training so the coaching staff didn’t get to see him much, but he’s certainly getting it done for the Philadelphia Phillies AAA afiliate...
Organizational Depth: OF
May 28, 2009 by
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Ichiro Suzuki, RF - Still Seattle’s most valuable position player despite showing some decline at the age of 35. Ichiro you know– free swinging singles hitter who hits for a high average, is a great baserunner, defender and money maker. Signed through 2012, I don...
Dealing Bedard
May 27, 2009 by
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Looks like Dave from USS Mariner and Larry Stone of the Seattle Times have kicked off the summer trade and speculation season in Seattle, so we may as well dive right in.
Erik Bedard has been as good as originally advertised this season and relatively healthy, making him an attractive...
The Catching Situation
May 27, 2009 by
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Kenji Johjima is expected to be out of action for 6-8 weeks. Normally this might be cause for celebration, but with Jeff Clement still being bothered by a swollen knee the Mariners are left with two backups and no worthy starter on the 25-man roster.
Turns out that Guillermo Quiroz...
And We’re Back; Joh to DL
May 26, 2009 by
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I’ve been out of town since Thursday with no internet access but now I’m back. Doesn’t look like much went on since last week– the Yuni rumors were shot down real quick and to no one’s surprise. The Brewers landed Jody Gerut for peanuts, a deal I would...
Yuni Trade Rumors
May 21, 2009 by
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Geoff Baker on what he’s hearing with regards to Yuniesky Betancourt being traded:
Two names I’ve heard mentioned as trade returns for the Mariners would be a package of switch-hitting left fielder Chase Headley and Class AAA second baseman Matt Antonelli.
Uhh.. yes please...
On Brad Nelson and the Tacoma Logjam
May 19, 2009 by
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If you haven’t heard by now, Seattle has signed 1B Brad Nelson to a minor league deal after being cut loose by the Brewers.
Dave at USS Mariner lobbied hard for Seattle to trade for him this offseason, but that was before the acquisitions of Russell Branyan and Mike Carp. At...
Ben Zobrist, Future Mariner SS?
May 19, 2009 by
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With all the recent Yuniesky Betancourt trade rumor/benching drama, it seems fairly certain that the Mariners organization does not foresee Betancourt as a long term solution at shortstop for this team. Before the season started, many speculated that the Mariners would target USC SS...
Draft Prospect Profile: Dustin Ackley
May 17, 2009 by
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First up in our series of scouting reports on draft prospects is the player most likely to be picked by the Mariners at #2 in the upcoming draft. Dustin Ackley is a LH hitting OF for the university of North Carolina who has been relegated to a lot of 1B duty this year because...
This Just Ruined My Day
May 15, 2009 by
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From Geoff Baker’s blog:
Adding insult to injury.
In other news, Brandon Morrow has been removed from the closer’s role for the time being. Don Wakamatsu will go with a closer by committee, though David Aardsma figures to get the bulk of the opportunities.
Also, Yuni...
Today’s Developments
May 14, 2009 by
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I was out of order earlier which would explain the brevity of the last post, but now that I’m feeling better there has been quite a few developments today worth discussing.
On Felix’s velocity…
There was a lot of concern earlier today about Felix’s fastball...
That Was Far Too Predictable
May 14, 2009 by
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I miss Brandon Morrow the starter.
Have M’s Already Decided On Ackley?
May 14, 2009 by
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Very interesting blurb from Keith Law’s chat today. It appears as though the M’s have settled on Dustin Ackley as their pick and are trying to work out a deal with him and his agent Scott Boras.
Onan (Atlanta, GA): Hey Keith! 2 Quick draft question… I noticed that...
Not So Secret Admirer
May 13, 2009 by
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Jim Street:
Betancourt could be a terrific all-around shortstop, probably one of the best in the Major Leagues, but he has tendency to lose focus on offense and defense.
We always get a laugh out of your articles, especially when you’re talking about your beloved Yuniesky Betancourt...
Something Has to Change
May 13, 2009 by
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There is no way that management hasn’t noticed that their ballclub cannot hit pedestrian right handers even if their collective lives depended on it. When will an adjustment be made to get some lefties in the lineup?
Mike Carp? Michael Saunders? Jeff Clement? No spot...
Draft Discussion: Who’s #2?
May 12, 2009 by
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The draft is getting closer and we haven’t had much coverage thus far. We plan on having more over the next month or so, but I thought we could start it off with some discussion.
Since Seattle ended last season second last there have been plenty of players suggested as possibilities...
Silva to DL, Morrow to 25-man
May 10, 2009 by
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Geoff Baker reports that Carlos Silva has been placed on the 15-day disabled list:
Silva had stiffness in his shoulder two weeks ago, when he won his only start this season in Anaheim against the Angels. Still, the M’s let him go out for two more starts to try to make it work...
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