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An early taste of struggles could be the key to left-handed relief pitcher Matt Reynolds completing a quick trip to the Major Leagues.

As I am sure you all know, news broke recently about the Seattle Mariners potentially looking into trading for Edwin Jackson, most likely trading Brandon Morrow in the process.

On Monday, the Seattle Mariners joined the list of a half-dozen teams that have reportedly expressed interest in All-Star pitcher Edwin Jackson.

Mariners: Ken Griffey Jr. agrees to a one-year deal to return to Seattle for 2010, but his role won't be decided until spring training LARRY LARUE; The News Tribune Published November 12, 2009 Comments Photos Shawn Kelley got the word when his mother texted him early Wednesday Ken Griffey Jr.

For a team that won 85 games and believes it can contend in 2010, the Seattle Mariners have as many holes to fill as any team in baseball uncertainties at third base, left field and catcher, for starters.

We love to complain about our closers, but that is only because we hold them to such high standards.

Dustin Ackley just notched his second hit of the day, on an infield chopper, in a game that's turned into one of those Arizona farces.

Credit GM Jack Zduriencik with bringing in players who realize it takes togetherness - along with talent - to achieve a common goal.

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SEATTLE They broke camp with closer Brandon Morrow and a bullpen full of uncertainties, no one thought the Seattle Mariners relievers would be one of the strengths of the franchise.

They were a rag-tag bunch, the Seattle Mariners of 2009 - a team that was constantly in transition, perpetually fragile and featuring the worst offense in the American League.

Tommy Hunter would have liked to see his rookie season end on a stronger note. At least now he knows what he has to work on next season.

Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 630th career home run to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 Saturday night.

UPDATE 9:49 P.M.: The Mariners win 7-0. More importantly, Brandon Morrow turned in a superb effort -- eight innings, one hit, two walks, no strikeouts, no runs -- which bodes well, perhaps, for his future in the rotation.

Ken Griffey Jr. hit a three-run homer and Brandon Morrow allowed one hit over eight impressive innings, sending the Seattle Mariners to a 7-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

In his 27 seasons as the Mariners' head athletic trainer, Rick Griffin can recall only one other season when the disabled list was used as often as this year.

TORONTO Once they'd won the first game on their last trip of the season, the Seattle Mariners had 79 victories for 2009 with five left before flying home.

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Adam Lind's leadoff home run in the 10th inning lifted Toronto to a 5-4 win over Seattle in the third of four games at Rogers Centre.

TORONTO David Aardsma has been stuck on 35 saves for eight days, and the two- game series in Tampa Bay could have seriously frustrated him.