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Stephen Pryor Moves up the Prospect Ladder, Mauricio Robles Moves Down

Stephen Pryor Moves up the Prospect Ladder, Mauricio Robles Moves Down

Clint Hulsey May 8, 2012 0

The Mariners have decided to demote pitcher Mauricio Robles from AAA Tacoma to AA Jackson and promote relief pitcher Stephen Pryor from Jackson to Tacoma. Robles was acquired in the Jarrod Washburn trade along

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Mariners Play Angels, Release minor leaguer and other Spring Training Notes

Mariners Play Angels, Release minor leaguer and other Spring Training Notes

Clint Hulsey March 8, 2012 0

On Wednesday, the Mariners played the Angels, the only meeting between the two teams in spring training. The Mariners won the game 6-4. Against Jered Weaver: Chone Figgins struck out looking on a high

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Vargas, Seager and Other Spring Training Notes

Vargas, Seager and Other Spring Training Notes

Clint Hulsey March 5, 2012 0

The Mariners played their 3rd Cactus League game on Sunday, their first not against the A’s. They won 5-4 against the Padres, another team that is projected to be pretty lowly in 2012. The

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Playing the A’s, Montero, and Other Spring Training Notes

Playing the A’s, Montero, and Other Spring Training Notes

Clint Hulsey March 3, 2012 0

Jesus Montero had problems playing catcher, with a drop of an easy pop-fly and some problems blocking balls. He eventually left the game after he was hit hard by a couple foul balls in

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Guti injured, Intrasquad ends, and Other Spring Training Notes

Guti injured, Intrasquad ends, and Other Spring Training Notes

Clint Hulsey March 1, 2012 0

The Mariners played their final intrasquad game on Wednesday. Chone Figgins played CF for Franklin Gutierrez, and had a hit in 3 at-bats. Vinnie Catricala had 2 hits and a walk, as Trayvon Robinson

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The 2nd Intrasquad game, Catchers, and Other Mariners Spring Training Notes

The 2nd Intrasquad game, Catchers, and Other Mariners Spring Training Notes

Clint Hulsey February 27, 2012 1

The Mariners played their 2nd intrasquad game on Sunday, here are some highlights (a full summary can be read here): Franklin Gutierrez (who went 3 for 3) hit a lead-off homer off Felix Hernandez

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Official Report Day is Here and Other Spring Training Notes

Official Report Day is Here and Other Spring Training Notes

Clint Hulsey February 17, 2012 0

Friday is officially report day for all players, and 60 out of 66 players had already reported by Thursday. Other Mariners Notes: George Sherrill had a MRI on his arm, and it showed no

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Should Olivo really be the starting catcher?

Should Olivo really be the starting catcher?

Clint Hulsey February 13, 2012 4

Jon Morosi reports , as many have before him, that the Mariners believe that Miguel Olivo is their starting catcher. Montero will also get a look at catcher, but aren’t we forgetting someone? Yes,

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Playing Eric Wedge: My 2012 Mariners Lineup

Playing Eric Wedge: My 2012 Mariners Lineup

Clint Hulsey February 1, 2012 0

There has been much talk about manager Eric Wedge’s talk of moving Ichiro out of the lead-off spot in 2012. There has already been a post on that subject here, so I didn’t think

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Mets sign former Mariner Matt Tuiasosopo

Mets sign former Mariner Matt Tuiasosopo

Clint Hulsey January 28, 2012 0

The Mets have signed former Mariner Prospect Matt Tuiasosopo to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training. The 25 year old plays multiple positions, but none of them exceptionally well. In

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