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mlbtraderumors.com - 10/24/2009
Trades Of The Decade: Bedard To The Mariners
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After months of speculation and one false alarm , the Mariners acquired Erik Bedard from the Orioles in February of 2008. The cost? Tony Butler , Kameron Mickolio , George Sherrill , Chris Tillman and Adam Jones . Then-GM Bill Bavasi told reporters that the Mariners were getting "one hell ...
The Mariners $16 Million Dollar Gift
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com - 10/19/2009
The Mariners $16 Million Dollar Gift
— jorgesaysno.blogspot.com — From MLBTR : "Catcher Kenji Johjima has opted out of the final two years of his contract,... according to a press release from the Mariners. He'll resume his career back in Japan. The Mariners are apparently freed from the $16MM they'd have owed ... (more) The Mariners $16 Million Dollar Gift

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Seattle Mariners Get Some Good News
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com - 10/20/2009
Seattle Mariners Get Some Good News
— theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — There was a very small, but yet very big transaction yesterday for the Seattle Mariners. According to... the Seattle Mariners' official website, catcher Kenji Johjima will opt out of the remaining two years on his contract and return to Japan. (more) Seattle Mariners Get Some Good News

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baltimoresportsreport.com - 10/23/2009
Mariners Name Front Office Post
— baltimoresportsreport.com — Experienced Staff Kicks-Off Busy Off-season for 1st Mariner Arena Football Team BALTIMORE, MD (October 21, 2009) –... The Baltimore Mariners have named Elizabeth Guaraldo (Director of Baltimore Mariners Cheerleading), Jim Hopkins (Director of Game Day Operations), and John Wolfe (Public ... (more) Mariners Name Front Office Post

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10/24 - Taking Time to Appreciate OTM
Over the Monster — ... like 5 and a half minutes to spell Mientkiewicz right. Thanks to Joy of Sox for the link. Can you name the 2007 Red Sox World Series Roster? - sporcle 24/25 correct, with 3 minutes left. Remembered Kielty (who could forget Ronald McDonald?) and struggled between Dougie and Cash for the backup catcher. The only one I didn't get was by choice, and I think we all know who it is - oddly, "he" is one of the most often missed answers on that quiz. I wonder why... Trades Of The Decade: Bedard To The Mariners - MLBTradeRumors.com Since ...

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