The Seattle Mariners welcomed Raul Ibanez back into their family this season. As this is his third stint with the Mariners organization, he was a familiar addition to the lineup. This is now his 11th season in a Mariners uniform. He has played in both the Kingdome and Safeco Field, and Mariners fans were excited to once again see him ... Read More »
Seattle Mariners right-hander Jon Garland opted out of his current contract with the ballclub and will test free agency, according to MLB.com’s Ken Rosenthal. Garland, who has yet to pitch for the Mariners after signing a minor league contract with the club on Feb. 12, is said to have drawn interest from several ‘rival’ club. That immediately leads one to ... Read More »
In the 2013 World Baseball Classic, the Seattle Mariners organization will send six players to the third installment of this international tournament. The players in this event will represent five different countries. Alex Liddi Country: Italy Birthplace: Sanremo, Italy Position: Third baseman Age: 24 WBC appearance: Second 2009 WBC statistics: 8 at-bats, 1 run, 3 hits, 0 home runs, 2 ... Read More »
In an era where many of Major League Baseball’s players struggle to shed pounds in order to earn a spot on their respective clubs, Seattle Mariners’ prospect Nick Franklin is working hard to gain weight and has an amazing diet to prove it. Franklin wanted to add some pop to his swing, so he bulked up over the offseason, going ... Read More »
The Toronto Blue Jays have shown interest in former Seattle Mariners’ infielder and current free agent Munenori Kawasaki, according to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun. The 31-year-old was unimpressive in 61 games last year, posting a .192 batting average, .257 on-base percentage and .202 slugging percentage playing a utility role as a shortstop, pinch runner and second baseman for ... Read More »
After the Seattle Mariners disputed a report last week, the team announced on Tuesday that they have locked up right handed pitcher Felix Hernandez to a long-term contract extension making him the highest paid pitcher in baseball history. Hernandez and the M’s agreed to a seven-year, $175 million extension, according to ESPN.com, and will ensure that Hernandez spends the majority ... Read More »
As the Seattle Mariners explore potentially making Felix Hernandez the highest paid pitcher in Major League Baseball history, new questions have arisen regarding the health of his troubled right arm. According to Buster Olney of ESPN.com, there is growing concern over the health of his pitching elbow, which in turn, has slowed down the process of completing a contract extension. ... Read More »
Not only is Felix Hernandez without a contract despite reports to the contrary, the Marines’ ace will likely not play in the World Baseball Classic because of it. The Mariners denied vehemently that an alleged seven-year, $175 million contract was agreed upon between the team and Hernandez, making it clear that no formal negotiations had taken place. According to ESPN.com, ... Read More »
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