Wilkerson, Norton DFA'd; Clement, Balentien here tonight

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Roster Shakeup
Published 4/30/2008 by Graham at Lookout Landing
... Brad Wilkerson and Greg Norton have both been shown the door, according to Geoff Baker. While I was in favour of the move prior to the season, Wilkerson had a terrible start to the year and just wasn't coming out of his slump, looking terrible the whole time - it's hardly a surprise that he's been given the boot. I suspect Norton was DFA'd over Cairo because the team envisions Jose Vidro taking the switchie pinch hitter role, because i can't imagine any other reason they'd do this. Clement and Balentien called up from AAA Tacoma. Service time complaints are ...

Wilkerson & Norton Available
Published 4/30/2008 by Ed Ryan at Mets Fever
... The headline says it all. Brad Wilkerson and Greg Norton have been designated for assignment, while Jeff Clement and Wladimir Balentien have been recalled from Class AAA Tacoma. Both will be in-uniform for tonight's game. They aren't here yet. The Mariners aren't talking yet, other than to announce the move. We spoke at great length this morning about how the team could not continue to give away power in both the right field and DH spots. source Seattle News ...

M’s recall Clement and Balentien; DFA Wilkerson and Norton
Published 4/30/2008 by David Golebiewski at The Transaction Guy
... Dissatisfied with the production from the DH and right field spots, the Seattle Mariners recalled top prospects Jeff Clement and Wladimir Balentien from Triple-A Tacoma. ...

Rangers Top Royals In 11-9 Slugfest
Published 5/1/2008 by Joey Matschulat at Baseball Time in Arlington
... Quick Hits: Left-hander Kason Gabbard (stiff lower back) completed a 40-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday, and will make a minor league rehab start on Saturday…Milton Bradley left Wednesday’s game with a hamstring cramp, and is expected to start at DH for Thursday’s series finale…former Rangers outfielder Brad Wilkerson was designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday… ...

Note: Pascucci, Wilkerson and Botts
Published 5/1/2008 by Matthew Cerrone at MetsBlog.com
... Speaking of first basemen and outfielders, according to Geoff Baker at his blog for the Seattle Times, Brad Wilkerson has been designated for assignment. ...