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Millions of reasons for Mariners to give thanks ahead of the winter meetings
We're just over a week away from the start of the baseball winter meetings and the Mariners will be looking to make a slew of additions to their roster.
Trading Jose Lopez: How Can the Mariners Improve in the Process?
WARNING: This article is heavily sabermetrics-oriented. Assuming we dona TMt get a second baseman in return, which is quite unlikely, wea TMre obviously going to need someone to replace him.
Former Mariners pitcher Moyer back in hospital
Former Seattle Mariners pitcher Jamie Moyer was hospitalized in Philadelphia on Wednesday because of recurring symptoms from sports hernia surgery in September.
Mariners eyeing first baseman Johnson
Hot rumors and cool talk for Tuesday afternoon around the Hot Stove: For Mariners, first things first Nick Johnson's on-base percentage -- .477 in 35 games with Florida following his trade from Washington -- has made him one of the most popular players on the free-agent market, and the latest to look into him are the Mariners, who will need a first ...
Times: Clock starts now on Edgar Martinez's Hall-of-Fame candidacy
Five years after Edgar Martinez's last major-league at-bat - he grounded into a double play off Texas' Doug Brocail, which is like remembering Orson Welles for 1986's "Transformers: The Movie" - Martinez is stepping back into the batter's box.
Willis, Stankiewicz named as Mariners minor league co-ordinators
The Mariners today named their new minor league pitching and fielding co-ordinators, snagging longtime Cleveland Indians pitching coach Carl Willis , 48, for the mound role.
Mariners add three to scouting staff
The Mariners announced the hiring of three professional scouts on Monday, adding former Major League catchers John Stearns and Todd Greene along with longtime Minor League manager Bill Masse.
Mariners' prospects benefit from AFL
After spending the past six weeks playing for the Arizona Fall League-champion Peoria Javelinas, seven of the Mariners' top prospects returned to their respective offseason homes with a better understanding of where they are in the developmental stage of their careers.
ESPN says Tigers-Mariners trade talks slowed
It's tough to know how serious trade talks are in any scenario during the Hot Stove League, but ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick is reporting that discussions between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers regarding pitcher Edwin Jackson and outfielder Curtis Granderson have slowed considerably.
Griffey could earn $3.9 million in 2010
Ken Griffey Jr. is being rewarded for his leadership and seniority. According to contract figures obtained Monday by The Associated Press, the deal Griffey signed this month to return to the Seattle Mariners for one more season as a 40-year-old calls for a $2.35 million base salary for 2010.
Major upset in American League MVP vote: Joe Mauer not unanimous
He and I had the two votes from Seattle. I like and respect Keizo -- he's been covering the Mariners and major-league baseball for nine years, and knows his stuff as well as anyone around.
Red Sox claim reliever Manuel off waivers from Seattle
On the first day of free agency, the Red Sox added to their pitching depth on the cheap, claiming 26-year-old reliever Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
Mariners add six to 40-man roster
Some interesting Mariners prospects have been added to the team's 40-man roster, including two players making noise this week.
The Mariners Improving Offense Key As Free Agency Begins
Baseball's shopping season begins in earnest today when teams are allowed to negotiate with all 171 players who filed for free agency.
Seattle Mariners' AFL Wrap-Up: Dustin Ackley's Pro Debut a Success
Seven players from the Mariners organization played for the Javelinas and some looked they're close to the big league.
Seattle Mariners Lose Chris Jakubauskas and Robert Manuel: Make Several Moves
According to mlbtraderumors.com , the Seattle Mariners have lost relievers Chris Jakubauskas and Robert Manuel via waivers.
Mariners may pick up additional awards
The Mariners had the lowest team earned run average in the American League this past season and as the postseason award season continues, the pitcher that led the way is among the Cy Young Award candidates.
Alomar hoping for election to Hall of Fame
Roberto Alomar has career numbers that compare favorably with many of baseball's greatest second basemen.
OF Jason Bay reaches open market
At 12:01 a.m., all 171 free agents, including six from the Red Sox, received the green light to begin negotiations with all 30 teams.
Pirates claim Jakubauskas off waivers from Mariners
The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed pitcher Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Friday, ending one of the Mariners' feel-good stories of 2009.
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