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Starting pitchers the Mariners could pursue in free agency
The Seattle Mariners have a bad habit of signing free agent pitchers whose tread has worn out. Kevin Millwood in 2012, Aaron Harang and Jeremy Bonderman in 2013. And no I have not forgotten Joe...
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Seattle Mariners progress report on new manager
First, let me state that former Mariner Joey Cora, who may or may not be interviewed for the Mariner post, should not take the helm of the Good Ship Mariner. Those who recall him crying in the Mariner...
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Tuesday is opening of free agent season; Mariners decline two players
Seattle has five free agents. One is Raul Ibanez who will be 42 next June and while he hit .267 with 24 homers and 56 rbi before the all-star game, the second half he only hit .203, 5 homers, and 9...
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What rookies will wear the Mariner uniform in 2014
Stefen Romero, 25, homered twice in the Arizona Fall League all-star game, yet is not on the 40 man roster, nor is he listed in the top ten Mariner prospects by Baseball Prospectus. After a promotion...
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Is Nick Franklin ready for the majors
In Nick Franklin’s first 29 games with the Seattle Mariners he hit .302 with 4 home runs and 15 rbi’s. Not bad for a 22 year old. But as frequently happens, major league scouts find the holes, pass on...
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How will a new coaching staff affect Seattle Mariners
The New York Yankees added catcher Brian McCann, Jhonny Peralta has left Detroit for St. Louis, Ian Kinsler is now in Detroit and Seattle’s division rival, the Texas Rangers, have added Prince Fielder....
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Seattle Mariner President Chuck Armstrong and the zombie infected detention...
Chuck Armstrong at 71 has been President of the Seattle Mariners for 28 of the teams 37 years of existence. His last day is January 31, 2014, about two months from now. National baseball writer, Bob...
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Public face of Seattle Mariners disguises dysfunction
In an article in the Seattle Times former Mariner manager Eric Wedge and former front office personnel and scouts painted a negative portrayal of Mariner GM Jack Zduriencik and the front office....
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Seattle Mariners wounded knees, the cheerleading Seamaidens, and my ejection
The Mariners like to take risks, though spending $240 million on a ten year contract with a no trade clause to Robinson Cano is by far the biggest financial risk they have taken. Usually Seattle takes...
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Seattle Mariners add another sailor to the infirmary
He is back (pending his latest physical). Franklin Gutierrez will sign a one year contract for $1 million and could make another million if all incentives are met, like playing in more than 40 games,...
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Are Mariners brewing a move on the Hot Stove
The Seattle Mariners roster is changing daily. That is because Mariners new GM Jerry Dipoto is in the kitchen tossing out ingredients whose expiration date has expired. He is in the midst of creating a...
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