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Scott Boras and Arbitration Clients - I
Scott Boras and Arbitration Clients - I
seattlesportsinsider.com — Serpentine Smile Dept. Not that Edwin Jackson is the #1 target of the offseason ... but it... is an interesting question whether the Bora$ factor rules Jackson out as a Mariners option. As Sir Anthony would say, this is Mission Impossible.  ... (more) Scott Boras and Arbitration Clients - I
Who Is Chris Jakubauskas?
Who Is Chris Jakubauskas?
bucsdugout.com — More photos » by Jim Mone - AP Seattle Mariners' Chris Jakubauskas pitches against the Minnesota Twins... in the first inning of a game on Friday, May 8, 2009 in ... (more) Who Is Chris Jakubauskas?

Seattle Mariners Latest Blog Posts

Kevin Towers could join the Yankees
21 minutes ago at Circling The Bases
Boras Clients
2 hours ago at DETECT-O-VISION
Scott Boras and Arbitration Clients - I
2 hours ago at Seattle Sports Insider
Scott Boras and Arbitration Clients
2 hours ago at Seattle Sports Insider
Towers to meet with Yanks, others in Indy
10 hours ago at River Avenue Blues
The Baseball Side of FanSided
The Baseball Side of FanSided
kingsofkauffman.com — I have been really bad about providing you links to content outside of the world of the... AL Central. My Thanksgiving resolution is to fix that post haste. I submit to you a look at some recent MLB articles posted on the FanSided.com Sports Network. Marlin Maniac is not a fan of retaining Jorge ... (more) The Baseball Side of FanSided
If We Do Trade Jose Lopez…
If We Do Trade Jose Lopez…
sodomojo.com — Assuming we don’t get a second baseman in return, which is quite unlikely, we’re obviously going to... need someone to replace him. In Geoff Baker’s recent article on the subject of trading Jose Lopez, he mentions both Orlando Hudson ... (more) If We Do Trade Jose Lopez…
Todd Zeile Hall Of Fame Fact Sheet
Todd Zeile Hall Of Fame Fact Sheet
lookoutlanding.com — Yesterday, in discussing Edgar Martinez's chances of getting into the Hall of Fame, Larry Stone linked us... to an Edgar fact sheet that was sent out by the Mariners to members of the BBWAA, a fact sheet that makes a number of statistical arguments to ... (more) Todd Zeile Hall Of Fame Fact Sheet
Red Sox Hope To Tug One Out In 2010
Red Sox Hope To Tug One Out In 2010
soxanddawgs.com — The time around Thanksgiving usually finds the Boston Red Sox busy trying to acquire a big name... pitcher in trade, not an utility infielder. On Wednesday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox traded for Kansas City Royals utility infielder Tug Hullet in exchange for a player to be named later or cash ... (more) Red Sox Hope To Tug One Out In 2010
Faces
Faces
lookoutlanding.com — Ben Ford looks like he's mad at the photographer for making him take off his hat.... (more) Faces
On Bringing Back Russell Branyan
On Bringing Back Russell Branyan
lookoutlanding.com — More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP These days, Branyan makes the same face when he... gets out of bed. Browse more photos » I'll ... (more) On Bringing Back Russell Branyan
Jakubauskas Moves to Pirates; Indy Free Agents Also Finding Homes
Jakubauskas Moves to Pirates; Indy Free Agents Also Finding Homes
seamheads.com — The dust is just beginning to settle as major league organizations do a shakedown of their minor... league rosters, and I can tell you I have not seen any certain winners so far from within the ranks of players who either started in or have played in Independent leagues. The promotion of ... (more) Jakubauskas Moves to Pirates; Indy Free Agents Also ...
Players A to Z, Wladimir Balentien
Players A to Z, Wladimir Balentien
baseballmusings.com — Wladimir Balentien plays the outfield for the Cincinnati Reds. As an offensive player he fails to hit... for average, get on base and power the ball. His power was good in the minors; maybe the move from the pitcher friendly Safeco Field to Great American Ballpark will help. However, he ... (more) Players A to Z, Wladimir Balentien
Lopez Out Of Seattle?
Lopez Out Of Seattle?
novafantasysports.com — Update: Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times makes a good case for the Mariners to unload 2B... Jose Lopez this winter.The Mariners are known to covet on-base percentages moreso than power numbers, so even with Lopez' 25 HR's and 96 RBI they feel they can upgrade with a second baseman who also plays ... (more) Lopez Out Of Seattle?
Who is Keizo Konishi and Why Did He Vote For Cabrera over Mauer?
Who is Keizo Konishi and Why Did He Vote For Cabrera over Mauer?
thebiglead.com — Joe Mauer led the AL in batting average, on base percentage and slugging percentage, playing a position... where a bat is a bonus. Unsurprisingly, he was voted AL MVP, receiving 27 of 28 first place votes. What was surprising was the errant vote ... (more) Who is Keizo Konishi and Why Did He Vote For Cabrera ...
MLB Fantasy Prospect Update: Dustin Ackley (Seattle Mariners, 1B, OF, 2B?)
MLB Fantasy Prospect Update: Dustin Ackley (Seattle Mariners, 1B, OF, 2B?)
mlbfantasyprospects.com — When we got the MLBFP party started back in September, we focused on Dustin Ackley, our #25... MLB Fantasy Prospects for 2010 and Beyond. In that scouting report, our Bill Root indicated that the M’s could explore using Jose Lopez as a 1B this upcoming season: Rumors are swirling that ... (more) MLB Fantasy Prospect Update: Dustin Ackley (Seattle ...
John Stearns Now A Scout With The Mariners
John Stearns Now A Scout With The Mariners
metspolice.com — The guy we want to assign to Bisons coverage (if only they would email us back) reports... in this morning that John Stearns is now a scout with the Mariners. I like Stearns as most fans around my age do.  Hopefully we'll see him in the cream colored pinstriped with dropshadown uniforms ... (more) John Stearns Now A Scout With The Mariners
The Kid Stays In Seattle
The Kid Stays In Seattle
mysportsrumors.com — The Seattle Mariners have resigned outfielder Ken Griffey Jr to another one year deal. The deal is... pretty similar to what Griffey made in 2009, it’s a base salary of $2.35 million plus incentives which could make him almost $3.9 million. The incentives are all based on attendance and ... (more) The Kid Stays In Seattle
Mariners add three to scouting staff
mlb.mlb.com — 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. (more) Mariners add three to scouting staff
Mauer a worthy MVP, but deserved more
Mauer a worthy MVP, but deserved more
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — No catcher ever has won the Most Valuable Player Award unanimously, an honor Joe Mauer of Minnesota... somehow was deprived of in the 2009 voting announced Monday by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Only one vote stood between Mauer and his ... (more) Mauer a worthy MVP, but deserved more
Russell Branyan: An Ex-Mariner to Queens?
Russell Branyan: An Ex-Mariner to Queens?
nleastchatter.com — Yahoo’s Tim Brown tweeted the Mets are courting Ex-Mariner First Baseman Russell Branyan . The Mets have... called on Russell Branyan. Branyan is a 6′2″ 195 lb. lefty first baseman who crushed the ball in the first few months of 2009 but then went cold. Some claim his back ... (more) Russell Branyan: An Ex-Mariner to Queens?
Derek Lowe: What’s His Trade Market?
Derek Lowe: What’s His Trade Market?
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — So can the Braves trade Lowe? Let's take a look at the pros and the cons of... Lowe and what teams would be interested in trading for the former member of Red Sox Nation. (more) Derek Lowe: What’s His Trade Market?
Phillies, Angels & Mariners could trade for Lowell
Phillies, Angels & Mariners could trade for Lowell
bottomlinesox.com — The Red Sox are shopping Mike Lowell and the Phillies, Angels and Mariners all need a third... baseman... (more) Phillies, Angels & Mariners could trade for Lowell
For Sale: One aging, but productive 3B
For Sale: One aging, but productive 3B
bottomlinesox.com — The Red Sox have announced that they are interested in trading Mike Lowell and that they are... willing to pay half his $12M salary for 2010 to sweeten the deal. Even at $6M, Lowell (36 in Feb. 2010) is probably too pricey for many teams, but there are a few organizations that could use a 3B [...] ... (more) For Sale: One aging, but productive 3B
Roster Rumblings: Deal with Mariners "doubtful"?
Roster Rumblings: Deal with Mariners "doubtful"?
mackavenuetigers.com — ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick writes today the trade talks between the Tigers and Seattle Mariners have come to... a stall, as Detroit GM Dave Dombrowski appears to be asking for too much (premium content). Crasnick reports any deal at this point is "pretty doubtful," as the Tigers appear to be ... (more) Roster Rumblings: Deal with Mariners "doubtful"?
Will Mariners move Ackley to second base?
Will Mariners move Ackley to second base?
bases.nbcsports.com — While we're on the subject of top prospects, Dustin Ackley, the No. 2 selection in the 2009... First-Year Player Draft also made news on Friday. Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said Ackley will begin working out at second base in... (more) Will Mariners move Ackley to second base?
Seattle Mariners FanFest Tickets To Go On Sale Monday, November 23
Seattle Mariners FanFest Tickets To Go On Sale Monday, November 23
sportsgatherings.com — What a great sign. The first sniff of the baseball offseason tradition…Baseball FanFests! The Seattle Mariners have... announced that tickets to their annual Seattle Mariners FanFest will go on sale Monday, November 23 at 10AM. (more) Seattle Mariners FanFest Tickets To Go On Sale Monday, ...
Sample Size
Sample Size
sodomojo.com — Each team must make the determination on how to use each individual player to maximize not just... their own set of talents but also to effectively work within the team talent base. Player A maybe an effective player in Center Fielder. However, should the team acquire player B who is a far more ... (more) Sample Size
Baseball, Life, And The Worth Of First Impressions
Baseball, Life, And The Worth Of First Impressions
lookoutlanding.com — Warning: what follows is not a baseball post. Driving home from work today, I found myself in... some approximation of bumper-to-bumper traffic when a guy in a sports car to my right floored it to get ahead of me and merged into a 15-foot gap without ... (more) Baseball, Life, And The Worth Of First Impressions
Ackley to be Groomed for Second Base
Ackley to be Groomed for Second Base
sodomojo.com — Ackley was either going to end up in the outfield, probably at a corner position, or at... second base. Now we have our answer. Don’t be worried. Actually, if I were you, I would be relieved. This means the M’s like Saunders in left ... (more) Ackley to be Groomed for Second Base
Mariners to try Dustin Ackley at second base
seattletimes.nwsource.com — The first-round draft pick played left field and first base at the University of North Carolina... (more) Mariners to try Dustin Ackley at second base
Tigers/Mariners Trade Speculation
tigerblog.net — Lynn Henning wrote today that he wouldn’t be surprised if the Tigers ship a player or two... to Seattle. It still bothers me that there’s all this talk of the Tigers trading for prospects after such a close run last year but what happens in these next couple of months will show what ... (more) Tigers/Mariners Trade Speculation
Needs of Mariners, Tigers fit
Needs of Mariners, Tigers fit
detnews.com — Lynn Henning: Tigers Insider Needs of Mariners, Tigers fit The Tigers and Mariners talked hotly and heavily... last December about a trade that nearly brought reliever and Trenton native J.J. Putz to Detroit. The Tigers and Mariners hooked up on a July ... (more) Needs of Mariners, Tigers fit
Dustin Ackley, the 2nd baseman?
lookoutlanding.com — The idea is not new, but this is the first that I can recall it being seriously... talked about. According to Shannon Drayer the Mariners are going to give Dustin Ackley some reps at second base. Here's a quick rundown of some pros and cons: PROS  ... (more) Dustin Ackley, the 2nd baseman?
Dustin Ackley, Second Baseman?
ussmariner.com — Shannon Drayer ends the boredom with some real news – the Mariners are going to start working... Dustin Ackley out at second base . This is something that had been speculated on pre-draft, as his college coach had publicly said that he though ... (more) Dustin Ackley, Second Baseman?
Red Sox Claim Manuel Off Waivers From Mariners
Red Sox Claim Manuel Off Waivers From Mariners
soxanddawgs.com — Here is the press release from the Boston Red Sox concerning the waiver claim they made on... Robert Manuel of the Seattle Mariners on Friday. BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today claimed right-handed pitcher Robert Manuel off waivers from the Seattle Mariners. The club’s 40-man ... (more) Red Sox Claim Manuel Off Waivers From Mariners
Dustin Ackley to move to second base; Mariners add six to 40-man roster
Dustin Ackley to move to second base; Mariners add six to 40-man roster
seattletimes.nwsource.com — Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik just told some of us writers in a conference call that the team... will have Dustin Ackley play second base this season. (more) Dustin Ackley to move to second base; Mariners add six ...
Jakubauskas and Manuel Claimed
Jakubauskas and Manuel Claimed
sodomojo.com — Chris Jakubauksas was claimed by the Pirates today, and Robert Manuel (whom we acquired from the Reds... in the Balentien trade) was claimed by the Red Sox. Neither of them are a huge loss or going to be horribly missed, but it is a little surprising. Manuel had a shot at becoming a serviceable 7th ... (more) Jakubauskas and Manuel Claimed
Red Sox claim RP Manuel from Mariners
Red Sox claim RP Manuel from Mariners
firebrandal.com — 26-year old Robert Manuel was claimed by Boston off waivers today. Manuel tossed 65.2 innings for Seattle’s... Triple-A club this past season, amassing a 2.88 ERA with a 49/16 K/BB ratio. He doesn’t possess lights-out stuff, but is good depth for Triple-A, who has to restock the farm ... (more) Red Sox claim RP Manuel from Mariners
On Rich Harden
On Rich Harden
proballnw.com — The Seattle Mariners have more than enough starting pitchers to fill their rotation in 2010, but not... necessarily the right kind. Felix Hernandez slots in as the staff ace, but after that Seattle is looking at a lot of question marks. Ian Snell and ... (more) On Rich Harden
Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
mlb.mlb.com — By Dick Kaegel / MLB.com 11/20/09 12:05 PM EST KANSAS CITY -- Right-hander Jorge Campillo, a World... Baseball Classic teammate of Kansas City closer Joakim Soria, has signed a Minor League contract for 2010 with the Royals. Campillo, who was with Soria ... (more) Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal
Assorted Links
Assorted Links
beyondtheboxscore.com — Dave Cameron on the value of depth, or how to minimize risk while adding wins . Of... course, there is the difficulty of knowing whether a player whose production falls in the right-tail of the distribution is relying on luck versus skill, which makes the manager's decision difficult. The ... (more) Assorted Links
Free agency lite? Mariners prepare
theolympian.com — An offseason that has seen the Seattle Mariners sign Ken Griffey Jr. and Jack Wilson will heat... up considerably Friday, and not just because teams on that day can begin making offers to free agents other than their own. (more) Free agency lite? Mariners prepare
Faces
Faces
lookoutlanding.com — Dave Krynzel looks like he's having fun wearing a hand-me-down cap from Tony Clark.... (more) Faces
A Name To Tuck Away
ussmariner.com — Due to the varying abilities of the players already on the roster, the M’s find themselves in... a rather interesting position this winter. They have four talented young position players who are all close to major league ready. They aren’t ... (more) A Name To Tuck Away
That three-way Mariner trade rumor and other stuff
seattletimes.nwsource.com — As Chris from Bothell noted on the Lincecum thread, Bob Nightengale of USA Today sent out a... tweet that has Mariner fans all atwitter. Here's how it read in its entirety: "Keep and eye on developing three-way trade talk with Tigers and Mariners and ... (more) That three-way Mariner trade rumor and other stuff
Faces
Faces
lookoutlanding.com — Chip Ambres thinks you tell some pretty lame jokes.... (more) Faces
Some Stuff on Yusmeiro Petit
Some Stuff on Yusmeiro Petit
sodomojo.com — I realized that I never actually wrote anything about the Mariners claiming starting pitcher Yusmeiro Petit off... of waivers, and even though it happened weeks ago, I feel like I should at least get some thoughts out about it. Basic stuff on Petit: He’s right handed, about to be 25 years ... (more) Some Stuff on Yusmeiro Petit
Perkins: Homeless Gillick could settle in nicely with Blue Jays
thestar.com — at Gillick sold his house in Toronto a couple of years ago, so by Gillick's brand of... logic, it makes perfect sense for him to rejoin the Blue Jays as a wise old head. The word is out that Gillick might well latch on to a senior consulting role in ... (more) Perkins: Homeless Gillick could settle in nicely with ...
Twitter / Bob Nightengale: #mlb Keep and eye on devel ...
Twitter / Bob Nightengale: #mlb Keep and eye on devel ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! #mlb Keep and eye on developing three-way trade talk with Tigers and... Mariners and mystery team involving M's Brandon Morrow and Dets Jackson about 6 hours ago from web BNightengale Bob Nightengale Footer 2009 ... (more) Twitter / Bob Nightengale: #mlb Keep and eye on devel ...
Could the Mariners Compete in 2010?
Could the Mariners Compete in 2010?
mlbnotebook.com — Disclaimer: I am not insinuating that any of the moves mentioned in this article will happen. I... have no inside knowledge, and I don't want to lay out odds of these moves being made. The point of this article is to look at things the Mariners have the means (and are rumored) to do to make a ... (more) Could the Mariners Compete in 2010?
~Where We Stand With Regard To The Moneys
~Where We Stand With Regard To The Moneys
lookoutlanding.com — The following table shows what our payroll situation would be if we built a team from what... we already have in-house. Some figures are exact, and others, such as those of the arbitration-eligibles, are approximations. (Don't worry about things like, ... (more) ~Where We Stand With Regard To The Moneys
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