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Ichiro Wins GG, Gutierrez Does Not
16 days ago by
U.S.S. Mariner
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The Gold Gloves have been announced, and predictably, Ichiro won one and Franklin Gutierrez did not.
You should not care. These are about as meaningful as the teen choice awards. The people who vote on them don’t really put much thought into it, nor do they really know what...
Window of exclusivity shutting on Mariners where Russell Branyan, other free agents are concerned
7 days ago by
Seattle Times
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Tomorrow is the start of the free-agency period, where the Mariners can window-shop for some of the bigger names from other teams. But those squads can do the same thing for Mariners pending free agents as well.
The only name Mariners fans should really be concerned about is first...
Exploring Third Base Options for 2010
With Adrian Beltre likely leaving, the Mariners have a gaping hole over at third base for the 2010 season. It’s almost certainly going to end up being a downgrade from what we’ve grown accustomed to, but we do have some options. One option that wouldn’t require any...
Ken Griffey Jr Coming Back To Seattle
8 days ago by
Sports Blog Net
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Glad to see Junior back with the M’s for another season.
His return is a bit of a surprise to me and I’m not sure it’s the right move, either.
Considering that in 117 games last season his average dipped to .214, well below his career average of .285, and his defense...
Ken Griffey Jr. Returns to Mariners
14 days ago by
Knuckle Curve
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After a successful homecoming last season, the Seattle Mariners and Ken Griffey Jr. have agreed to extend the relationship another year. Griffey will be paid a base salary of around $2 million, with a number of incentives built into the contract.
Griffey began his career in Seattle...
Mariners keep Wilson in Seattle through 2011
13 days ago by
Fox Sports
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The Mariners will keep shortstop Jack Wilson in Seattle through 2011.
The team announced a new two-year contract Friday with the 30-year-old shortstop. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Wilson was acquired from Pittsburgh on July 29, along with pitcher Ian Snell, for...
Dustin Ackley to move to second base; Mariners add six to 40-man roster
6 days ago by
Seattle Times
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Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik just told some of us writers in a conference call that the team will have Dustin Ackley play second base this season.
The move is "an experiment" for now and is not final. But it's something the M's want to take a look at.
"We are...
Arizona Fall League: Slugfest Highlights Tuesday's Roundup
8 days ago by
Fake Teams
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There were 39 runs and 39 hits in the game between the Javalinas and Saguaros on Tuesday afternoon with Mariners outfield prospect Dustin Ackley leading the way with 4 hits, 3 runs scored and 3 RBI.
Ackley was the Mariners first round pick in the June 2009 first year player draft...
Mariners Resign Griffey
15 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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According to Jon Heyman, the Mariners, for some reason I cannot understand, have resigned Ken Griffey Jr. to a one-year deal worth a $2 million base plus incentives that could add another million dollars to the deal.At his peak Griffey was one of the best players in the sport and maybe...
Red Sox Claim Manuel Off Waivers From Mariners
6 days ago by
SOX & Dawgs
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Here is the press release from the Boston Red Sox concerning the waiver claim they made on Robert Manuel of the Seattle Mariners on Friday.
BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today claimed right-handed pitcher Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. The club’s...
2009 Review: Franklin Gutierrez
So I’m not sure if any of you guys knew this, but I really like Franklin Gutierrez. I mean, he’s just incredible – have you seen him play center field?? It’s amazing! He covers more ground than any outfielder I’ve ever seen! And how about that smile? Okay...
Griffey could earn $3.9M from Mariners in 2010
SEATTLE (AP) -- Ken Griffey Jr. is being rewarded for his leadership and seniority.
Griffey to earn close to $4M from Mariners in '10
3 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Ken Griffey Jr. stands to earn nearly $4 million from the Seattle Mariners next season.
UTEP Newsstand: Nov. 25, 2009
1 day ago by
utepathletics.com
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UTEP's OSR: UTEP OSR managing editor Carlos Silva and assistant editor Sal Guerrero write about everything UTEP in today's reportEverything UTEP: Look back at the week that was and get the information on upcoming UTEP events in the official UTEP Athletics update.Capping an...
2009 Review: Ryan Langerhans
What can you really say about Ryan Langerhans? We gave up in reality someone that was a perminal AAAA player, had no position and brought along a suspect bat for someone who was an defensive specialist playing any outfield position bringing along amazing glove with range and the...
MLB Trade Rumors: Adrian Beltre to the Phillies??
16 days ago by
Fake Teams
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by Kevin P. Casey - AP
2 months ago:
Seattle Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre awaits a batter during his first baseball game back from an injury, against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009...
John Wetteland Back At Home After Hospital Stay
14 days ago by
SPORTS by BROOKS
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Seattle Mariners pitching coach John Wetteland is back at his own home tonight after after being taken to the hospital in what was earlier reported as a “mental health issue”- with some speculation at a suicide attempt.
Wetteland released this statement through the Mariners...
Can the Mariners Afford to Take a Chance on Aroldis Chapman?
29 days ago by
Jorge Says No
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According to Larry Stone, the Mariners have some serious interest in the Cuban fireballer:"The Mariners have stepped up their pursuit of free agent Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman and are asking to meet with him and his agent, Edwin Mejia,, in the coming week, according to a...
Jack Wilson Stays with the Mariners
13 days ago by
Knuckle Curve
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Jack Wilson, the stellar defensive shortstop who began his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has signed a two-year deal to stay with the Seattle Mariners. After breaking into the big leagues with the Pirates in 2001, he was traded to the Mariners in the middle of last season.
Although...
Why Can't The Mariners Sign Felix Hernandez?
September 17, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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This little nugget about Felix Hernandez caught my eye:
"Felix will be an affordable, young, dynamic budding superstar of a pitcher in 2010. And his home is at the moment unknown. The Mariners don't have the talent to contend against the Angels in the AL West, and it appears...
Some 2010 Projections
11 days ago by
Lookout Landing
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For those of you who are (justifiably) distrustful of the Bill James projections but still want to look at some numbers, the 2010 CHONE projections are live. For hitters, anyway. Here are the Mariners, here are the free agents, and here are the Yankees, in case looking...
Points Of Contention: Jack Wilson's Offense
15 days ago by
Lookout Landing
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When the Mariners traded for Jack Wilson, we knew it a move fueled by defense. The front office and coaching staff made no secret of that. Wilson brought a glove, an excellent glove capable of making up for a lackluster bat, and this was okay, because we knew that he'd be able...
Return of the Kid: Ken Griffey signs deal with Mariners for 2010
15 days ago by
Big League Stew
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39-year-old Ken Griffey returning to Seattle and leading the Mariners to their first World Series championship was sports' feel-good story of the 2009 season — nay, the decade.After reaching 40 homers in the regular season for the first time since 2000, Griffey hit a memorable...
King Felix Likely Staying Put
17 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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For those people getting their hopes up about possibly trading for Felix Hernandez, here's a quote from Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik at the GM meetings via Chad Jennings:“He’s our property this year and next year, and we’re looking forward to him being part of the organization...
2010 Mariners May Schedule and Me
So, as Griffin mentioned in a previous post, I’m currently away on mission and just found out i’m here permenetly until i leave country. That cool thing about that … I only have 52 days left in country. I’ll still be posting stuff, just not as often as i would...
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