The Seattle Mariners, based in Seattle, Washington, participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the American League West Division. The Mariners were founded in 1977.
LAS VEGAS — The Mariners' goal coming into the Winter Meetings was to bolster an offense that lacked the kind of power typical in the slugging-minded American League. They left this gambling mecca on Thursday afternoon with power — in numbers. "Between yesterday and today," general manager Jack Zduriencik said on Thursday, "we've brought nine [...]
In its quest to repeat as World Baseball Classic champions in 2009, Japan unveiled a 34-man preliminary roster on Monday that is loaded with Major League talent. Ichiro Suzuki from the Mariners and Daisuke Matsuzaka of the Red Sox were the headliners of the initial roster. Suzuki, one of the best pure hitters in the [...]
LAS VEGAS — Rookie Brad Ziegler spent the last two months of 2008 as the Athletics' closer. That earns him a surprising distinction in the American League West: senior closer of the division. Ziegler has moved to the head of that class after various moves made by the rest of the AL West. The Rangers [...]
LAS VEGAS — The Mariners might have found their next utility infielder. With veteran all-around backups Willie Bloomquist and Miguel Cairo both filing for free agency and probably leaving the organization, Seattle selected infielder Reegie Corona off the Yankees' Double-A Trenton roster in Thursday's Rule 5 Draft. The 22-year-old switch-hitter batted .274 with 27 doubles [...]
LAS VEGAS — Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik reached double figures in his first trade. A blockbuster, 12-player, three-team swap Wednesday night landed the Mariners seven players, including strong-armed, fleet-footed center fielder Franklin Gutierrez from the Indians, but it cost Seattle right-handed closer J.J. Putz, who was traded to the Mets. "It is difficult to [...]
LAS VEGAS — The timing could be a little better for a first-time Major League manager, but you won't hear Mariners skipper Don Wakamatsu complaining about the unique challenge he faces during Spring Training. Several of his key players might be unavailable for Cactus League games played while the World Baseball Classic is being played [...]
LAS VEGAS — Among the few benefits of going through a difficult season like the Mariners had in 2008 is receiving a high selection in the Rule 5 Draft. The Mariners are batting second on Thursday at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. "I think we will be active," general manager Jack Zduriencik said. "One thing [...]
LAS VEGAS — At the halfway point of the four-day Winter Meetings, Mariners rookie general manager Jack Zduriencik has not found a match via a trade that would significantly improve the team's run-challenged offense. But he doesn't believe a big-splash swap would be necessary to make the Meetings successful. Going into the final full day [...]
LAS VEGAS — There are two days remaining in the deer-hunting season that has kept Mariners left-hander Jarrod Washburn busy. He knows that. What he doesn't know, though, is if he'll get to fulfill all four years of his contract with the Mariners. "I wouldn't be surprised if I'm traded," Washburn said from his offseason [...]
LAS VEGAS — The Mariners probably will begin the 2009 season without an advance scout, a position filled by Steve Peck for the past five years. The position opened when Peck accepted a scouting job with the Red Sox. An advance scout provides the scouting reports the players and coaches use prior to each series [...]