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Trade Rumors: Scouting Revere, Myers, and Hicks
The latest rumor churned from the mill has the Mariners connected to 3 young hitters, 2 from the Twins and one from the Royals. Both teams need pitching and the thought (whether speculation or
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3 Cheap Outfielders for the Mariners to Consider
We have already looked at some cheap bullpen options for the Mariners to purse this off-season, and it is time to look at 3 cheap outfield options that the Mariners may be wise to
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Franklin Gutierrez Leaves Game
Franklin Gutierrez left Sunday game with “left groin tightness”. This was just days after leaving a game early after running into a wall out in center field. These are just the latest in a long
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Gutierrez Up, Wells Down, Serenity Now
The Mariners activated Franklin Gutierrez today. Gutierrez had been on the the disabled list (technically the 7-day concussion list) since he was hit in the head by a pick-off throw about 2 months ago.
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The Mariners Win Seven Straight
The Mariners have been playing encouraging baseball. Last Wednesday, King Felix threw a perfect game. This Tuesday, he had another good outing (2.18 FIP in 7.2 innings), although much different. John Jaso (151 wRC+
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Erasmo Pitches like King Felix, Loses like King Felix
Erasmo was brilliant. He must have felt like King Felix. He went 8 innings and struck out 10 while walking just 1. A Seth Smith homer was the only run Erasmo Ramirez gave up
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Mariners jumble roster after loss to Padres
The Mariners lost to the Padres 5-4 on Wednesday behind another unlucky Felix Hernandez start (he had a 7.50 ERA but 4.05 FIP). Felix’s struggles have been real though, as he has a FIP
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Franklin Gutierrez begins Rehab in Tacoma
Franklin Gutierrez has started his rehab assignment in Tacoma (AAA). He is expected to play about 20 games there. In his first game in Tacoma, where he played DH and batted 2nd, he went
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Tacoma loses, Gutierrez update, and other Minor League notes
The Seattle Mariners’ AAA affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, lost to the Reno Aces (of the Arizona Diamondback’s organization) 7-5. I know it’s not surprising, but Luis Jimenez just looks bad at first. He then
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Some Spring Training Notes for Sunday April 1st
Kevin Millwood made his final spring training start against a mostly MLB quality San Diego Padres lineup on Saturday night. His final line included 8 strikeouts, 2 walks, and 5 hits in 7 innings.
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Not time to panic, M’s don’t need another outfielder right now
It was announced Feb. 29 that Franklin Gutierrez will miss four weeks because of a pectoral tear. It sucks; there is no denying that. Most people had high hopes for Gutierrez after he reported
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Roy, Cactus League, and Other Spring Training Notes
I actually saw this a few weeks ago here, but knew nothing about it and decided not to include it on here. However, the Mariners have signed 16 year French pitcher Alexandre Roy, as
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Guti out at least four weeks
Mariners centerfielder Franklin Gutierrez has suffered a torn pectoral injury and is likely out at least four weeks. Jack Z reported the latest on the injury earlier today. Guti was one of, if not the highlight
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Gutierrez, Hultzen and Other Spring Training Notes
At the risk of sounding like an annoying “best shape of their life story”, Greg Johns reports that Franklin Gutierrez has reported to camp 25 pounds heavier. The relationship between weight and power is
Read More »Jack Cust Released, Halman Sent Down
The Mariners have announced that they have released Jack Cust after designating him for assignment last week. Greg Halman was also sent down to AAA Tacoma and it is very likely that the Mariners
Read More »Which Mariners Are on the Hot Seat?
With two pathetic offensive seasons in a row, Mariner fans are becoming disgruntled. Nobody wants to watch a team that can barely put up three runs on the scoreboard. I think we can all
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