Mariners | Chone Figgins not comfortable in No. 2 spot

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:05:05 -0800

Seattle Mariners 3B Chone Figgins admitted that he wasn't aggressive enough in the No. 2 spot in the batting order, and he would be open to moving to leadoff in 2012, something that manager Eric Wedge is heavily considering. "It would be great to go back to leadoff and do that again," Figgins said. "If not, I have to change my mindset as a '2' hitter. I haven't really changed my mindset to be a '2' hitter. I've stuck with being a patient hitter." Figgins wants to be patient but also acknowledged that he must be more aggressive in certain situations.

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Mariners | Three youngsters considered long shots

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:46:34 -0800

Seattle Mariners OFs Carlos Peguero, Trayvon Robinson and Michael Saunders are considered long shots to break camp with the team out of spring training at this point.

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Mariners | Kyle Seager might start at Triple-A

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:46:02 -0800

Seattle Mariners 3B Kyle Seager might begin the season at Triple-A Tacoma if veterans 2B Carlos Guillen and 3B Chone Figgins have good springs.

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Mariners | Trio of youngster have chance for bullpen job

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:45:34 -0800

Seattle Mariners RPs Cesar Jimenez, Lucas Luetge and Chance Ruffin might have a chance to win a bullpen job in spring training.

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Mariners | Aaron Heilman to compete for bullpen job

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:45:03 -0800

Seattle Mariners RP Aaron Heilman is coming to camp on a minor-league contract, and he has a chance to make the team with three bullpen spots likely up for grabs.

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Mariners | Tom Wilhelmsen has chance to win bullpen job

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:44:11 -0800

Seattle Mariners RP Tom Wilhelmsen, who flashed great promise last season, has an excellent chance to win a bullpen spot in spring training.

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Mariners | Trio fighting veteran for rotation spot

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:43:16 -0800

Seattle Mariners SP Kevin Millwood will head to spring training battling for a rotation spot. SPs Blake Beavan, Charlie Furbush and Hector Noesi are expected to fight with Millwood for the final two spots in the rotation.

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Mariners | Hisashi Iwakuma almost certain for rotation spot

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:42:37 -0800

The Seattle Mariners are almost certain to give SP Hisashi Iwakuma a spot in their rotation unless he totally implodes during spring training. Iwakuma is 30 years old, but considered a rookie, even though he has several seasons in Japan under his belt.

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Mariners | Christian Carmichael suspended

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:18:55 -0800

Seattle Mariners C Christian Carmichael was suspended 50 games Monday, Feb. 6, for a positive drug test of Methylhexaneamine.

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Mariners | Shawn Camp signs

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:27:51 -0800

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent RP Shawn Camp (Blue Jays) to an undisclosed major league deal Monday, Feb. 6. C Chris Gimenez and OF Mike Wilson were designated for assignment in corresponding moves.

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Mariners | Hong-Chih Kuo signs

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:24:27 -0800

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent RP Hong-Chih Kuo (Dodgers) to a one-year deal. His base salary will be $500,000 with $2.5 million in potential bonuses. He'll earn $1 million on the 25-man roster.

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Mariners | Kyle Seager could start season in minors

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:46:54 -0800

Seattle Mariners 3B Kyle Seager could start the season in the minor leagues because 3B Chone Figgins and 2B Carlos Guillen can play third base and he still has options available.

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Mariners | Carlos Guillen contract details

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:35:57 -0800

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners 2B Carlos Guillen will receive $1 million if he makes the team out of spring training. He would also receive incentives based on plate appearances.

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Mariners | Interested in Hong-Chih Kuo

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:15:37 -0800

The Seattle Mariners have expressed interest in free-agent RP Hong-Chih Kuo (Dodgers).

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Mariners | Carlos Guillen signs

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:55:13 -0800

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent 2B Carlos Guillen (Tigers) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training Wednesday, Feb. 1. He is likely to compete for playing time at third base and in the outfield.

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Mariners | Two to battle at 3B

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:25:22 -0800

Seattle Mariners 3Bs Kyle Seager and Chone Figgins figure to battle for the third base job in spring training this year.

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Mariners | Casper Wells fully recovered

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:15:39 -0800

Seattle Mariners OF Casper Wells (head) is fully recovered from a "balance disorder" that he dealt with last season, according to trainer Rick Griffin. Wells doesn't want to make excuses for his disappointing 2011 season, but he knows his balance and vision problems played a part.

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Mariners | Brian Sweeney signed

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:35:42 -0800

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent P Brian Sweeney (Mets) to a minor-league deal Friday, Jan. 27. There is no invitation to the major league camp.

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Mariners | Michael Saunders hired hitting instructor

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:40:35 -0800

Seattle Mariners OF Michael Saunders hired a batting instructor for the first time this offseason, and he feels the most comfortable he's ever felt heading into spring training this year.

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Mariners | No contract talks with Ichiro Suzuki

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:08:36 -0800

Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said the team hasn't had any contract extension talks with OF Ichiro Suzuki, who is entering the final year of his deal. It appears the team may wait until the end of the 2012 season to begin negotiations.

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Mariners | Chone Figgins to be super-utility player

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:08:13 -0800

Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge plans to turn 3B Chone Figgins into a super-utility player in hopes of getting more production out of him. "I've talked to him: He's going to play all over. He's going to have reps everywhere in the outfield, as well as second, short and third. We're going to have him all over place, give him every opportunity to play, every opportunity to get at-bats but also play all over defensively. It's how he broke in in Anaheim."

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Mariners | Franklin Gutierrez adds weight

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:54:39 -0800

Seattle Mariners OF Franklin Gutierrez (stomach), who dealt with health and strength problems all of last year, has added 15 pounds of muscle and appears to be in excellent shape. "He looked great," said manager Eric Wedge. "He's as strong as I've ever seen him. He was on the path when we traded him over here, and he came over and had a good year. He's had a lot of things go wrong since then - physically, mentally, everything."

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Mariners | Other candidates for leadoff spot

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:48:52 -0800

Along with Seattle Mariners 3B Chone Figgins, 2B Dustin Ackley and OF Franklin Gutierrez are candidates to hit leadoff this year if OF Ichiro Suzuki is moved out of the spot.

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Mariners | More on Ichiro Suzuki

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:26:34 -0800

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge is leaning toward using OF Ichiro Suzuki in the second or third spot in the batting order this season. 3B Chone Figgins is likely to lead off instead.

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Mariners | Ichiro Suzuki might not lead off

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:20:37 -0800

Seattle Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Thursday, Jan. 26, that he's still not sure if OF Ichiro Suzuki will be the team's leadoff hitter this year. Also, he said that C Miguel Olivo will be the every day catcher, which will likely push C Jesus Montero to the designated hitter spot.

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Mariners | Kevin Millwood official

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:19:27 -0800

The Seattle Mariners finalized their minor league deal with SP Kevin Millwood Tuesday, Jan. 24. Millwood has a solid shot to crack the starting rotation this spring over young SPs Danny Hultzen and James Paxton. Millwood will make $1 million plus an extra $750,000 in incentives if he makes the major league roster.

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Mariners | Jesus Montero will have chance to catch

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:37:11 -0800

Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said C Jesus Montero will receive a chance in spring training to prove himself as the starting catcher. "We've scouted Jesus for a number of years. I knew him when he was an amateur. We'll give him every opportunity to be all he can be, whatever that might be. He has a chance to be a very good offensive player. He's a smart kid. He'll get every opportunity to catch as well. Things will work themselves out. What we like is the player we acquired," Zduriencik said.

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MLB | Yanks-Mariners trade official

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:01:41 -0800

The trade between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners that involved the swap of C Jesus Montero for SP Michael Pineda became official Monday, Jan. 23, after the players passed their physicals.

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Mariners | Kevin Millwood agrees to deal

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:13:50 -0800

The Seattle Mariners agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent SP Kevin Millwood (Rockies) Sunday, Jan. 22. The veteran will also receive an invite to spring training.

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Mariners | Jesus Montero yet to take physical

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:57:26 -0800

Seattle Mariners C Jesus Montero, who was acquired from the New York Yankees last week in exchange for Ps Michael Pineda and Jose Campos, is having trouble leaving Venezuela in order to undergo a physical exam. The trade that also involved SP Hector Noesi is being held up because of this issue. Montero is waiting for a passport and Visa to be issued.

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