Seattle Mariners

05/14/2008

The Seattle Mariners covet Ken Griffey Jr. would like him as much as a loving mom would like to see her children on Mother's Day. Club President Chuck Armstrong would like the Reds outfielder desperately, would like him to inject excitement into the Mariners and boost attendance, because Armstrong knows Griffey is a deity in the Northwest.

05/09/2008

Mariners officials downplayed a story Tuesday that suggested Ken Griffey Jr. would join the team shortly. Mariners president Chuck Armstrong was quoted in the story saying, "I think everybody in Seattle would like to see him retire in a Mariners uniform.

05/09/2008

Kason Gabbard threw an eye high pitch at Richie Sexson. That was it for the Mariners 6 foot 8 1st baseman. He charged the mound, sparking a 4th inning brawl in Texas' 5-0 triumph over Seattle Wednesday. "I am 6 foot 8. He can hit corners at will", Sexson said. "6-8 and all of a sudden he's up that high?

05/06/2008

John McLaren was being his usual, sunny self. The Seattle Mariners' manager was encouraging Jarrod Washburn, saying he would been pitching far better than his record indicated.

05/04/2008

Johnny Damon had a spring in his legs, Mike Mussina some zip on his arm. And after the Yankees shut down sloppy Seattle again, Mariners manager John McLaren let loose with an unmistakable rage in his voice.

04/20/2008

Ervin Santana is doing everything probable to make up for a disappointing 2007 season that included a brief demotion to the minor leagues. Santana allowed 3 hits over 8 innings and retired 20 of his 1st 21 batters Saturday night, leading the Angels to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners.

04/08/2008

Surprise, surprise, The Orioles own the best record in the American League and the Seattle Mariners are in last place. Sure, the season is only in its 2nd week. Yet the rebuilding Orioles already have a lot to celebrate, most notably their 1st 4 game sweep of Seattle since 1999 and their best start in 10 years.

04/06/2008

Erik Bedard will not be facing his former teammates Sunday, after all. A hip injury will keep the left hander from making his planned start for the Seattle Mariners against the Orioles.

03/28/2008

The Mariners bullpen cannot afford to carry pitchers who cannot work more than one inning or pitch in back to back games starting on Opening Day. That is what Chris Reitsma and Arthur Rhodes heard from Mariners manager John McLaren, pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre and GM Bill Bavasi Wednesday, when the team sent both pitchers to the minor leagues. Reitsma (offseason elbow surgery) and Rhodes (elbow ligament replacement surgery) are most of the way back, however neither is in pre injury form. Both were asked to remain with the team, continue rehabilitation and see what happens.

03/27/2008

The Mariners bullpen cannot afford to carry pitchers who cannot work more than one inning or pitch in back to back games starting on Opening Day. That is what Chris Reitsma and Arthur Rhodes heard from Mariners manager John McLaren, pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre and GM Bill Bavasi Wednesday, when the team sent both pitchers to the minor leagues.