Carlos Triunfel News

Right now the Mariners have a capable short stop in Brendan Ryan. Nobody is thrilled that Ryan is currently hitting just .180, but that's not the start and end of Ryan's value.

Buster Olney of ESPN recently posted an article that the Cubs have some serious considerations to make in the near future about their long term future.

DES MOINES, Iowa On Monday, the Rainiers won a game while issuing 10 walks for the first time in four years.

The Tacoma Rainiers blasted Round Rock's Neil Ramirez for eight runs on six hits in three-plus innings Sunday.

Seattle Mariners' Mike Carp rounds the bases after he hit a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Seattle.

This week, Brad Miller scored on an at-bat in which he struck out swinging. There were other interesting things that happened this week, positive signs for players that may end up being significant pieces in the Mariners future develop, but nothing I tell you will be more interesting than that.