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Between November 3, 2009 and December 3, 2009

2 new rumors: Zaun and Harden

As I take a tour through the Mariner blogsphere, I have stumbled upon some nice rumors. Apparently, we are going after an affordable veteran catcher in Gregg Zaun and what could be a surprise pitcher in Rich Harden...

Written by Josh Fleming about about 2 hours ago 32 reads 0 comments
Seattle Mariners Seriously Considering Gregg Zaun

According to MLBTradeRumors.com , the Mariners are seriously considering free agent catcher Gregg Zaun . The Tampa Bay Rays, his previous team, offered Zaun arbitration but he is a Type-B free ...

Written by Hayato Uwai about about 19 hours ago 201 reads 0 comments
Bye bye Bedard and other arbitration news

The Mariners did not offer Bedard arbitration as the deadline came and went at 6 PM PST today. This is of no surprise. His time in Seattle has been spent where I predicted it, on the DL...

Written by Josh Fleming about 1 day ago 22 reads 0 comments
Mariners say, Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

According to SI baseball writer Jon Heyman, the Mariners reportedly quashed a deal that would have sent Brandon Morrow and Shawn Kelley to the Tigers for right-handed starter Edwin Jackson...

Written by Elliott Smith about 1 day ago 243 reads 16 comments
Edgar Martinez as Hero: Shining Moments on a Hall of Fame Résumé

From what I’ve seen, the case that Edgar Martinez’s fans have cumulatively assembled to argue for him as Hall of Famer almost exclusively mentions only his statistical accomplishments as ...

Written by Arne Christensen about 1 day ago 43 reads 2 comments
Edgar Martinez Deserves Hall of Fame Vote

Edgar Martinez has made the final list of eligibility for the 2010 MLB Hall of Fame, and it’s a deserving achievement...

Written by Ryan Gamble about 3 days ago 89 reads 0 comments
Trading Jose Lopez: How Can the Mariners Improve in the Process?

WARNING: This article is heavily sabermetrics-oriented. Assuming we don’t get a second baseman in return, which is quite unlikely, we’re obviously going to need someone to replace him...

Written by Griffin Cooper about 7 days ago 350 reads 0 comments
Details on Ken Griffey's Contract with the Mariners; Vizquel Signs with ChiSox

Details of Ken Griffey, Jr.’s 2010 contract with the Mariners were reported today. He will get a guaranteed $2.35 million with incentives, that I’ll describe below, that could bring the deal up to $3...

Written by Tom Dubberke about 9 days ago 53 reads 0 comments
The Kid Stays In Seattle

The Seattle Mariners have resigned outfielder Ken Griffey Jr to another one year deal. The deal is pretty similar to what Griffey made in 2009, it’s a base salary of $2.35 million plus incentives which could make him almost $3...

Written by Paul Raymond about 9 days ago 22 reads 0 comments
Seattle Mariners' AFL Wrap-Up: Dustin Ackley's Pro Debut a Success

2009 Arizona Fall League has ended as the Peoria Javelinas defeated the Phoenix Desert Dogs 5-4 to win the league. Seven players from the Mariners organization played for the Javelinas and some looked they're close to the big league...

Written by Hayato Uwai about 10 days ago 360 reads 1 comments
Bud Selig to Try Tightening Playoff Schedule

I’ll put this one in the “I’ll believe it, when I see it” category. In a recent interview, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig said he wants to tighten the playoff schedule in 2010...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 13 days ago 26 reads 0 comments
Commissioner Meets with Owners Discusses Baseball Post Season

The O’Hare Hilton in Chicago is once a bustling Mecca of baseball decision-making this week as owners of the 30 baseball franchises meet with the Commissioner and members of the MLB front office...

Written by Jeff Summers about 13 days ago 34 reads 0 comments
Can you argue Girardi as AL Manager of the Year?

Angels manager Mike Scioscia was named AL Manager of the Year for the 2009 regular season. Now, there is no question he is a great manager and definitely was a top candidate...

Written by Lenny Neslin about 13 days ago 8 reads 1 comments
Mike Scioscia's Emotional Season Ends with Manager of the Year Honors

Mike Scioscia added one more piece to his incredible 2009 season: He is your American League Manager of the Year. A more appropriate choice there never was...

Written by Johnathan Kroncke about 14 days ago 37 reads 0 comments
Los Angeles Angels' Mike Scioscia Wins AL Manager of the Year Award

For the second time since 2002, the man New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman called the “Bill Belichick of our sport” won the American League Manager of the Year award...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 14 days ago 43 reads 0 comments
A Senior Class with Class

Knowlin making a key reception against Brown in 2006 (CREDIT: Columbia Athletics)26 Columbia seniors will take the field for the last time at Wien Stadium this Saturday...

Written by Jake Novak about 14 days ago 14 reads 0 comments
Congratulations Zack Greinke

Felix did finish second, as expected. I know a few people out there wanted to see CC in the top 2, but I believe the voters got this one right. It would have been great to have a Mariner win this award, first since Randy Johnson in 1995...

Written by Josh Fleming about 15 days ago 9 reads 1 comments
Mike Scioscia trash talking

Mike Scioscia manager of the Anaheim Angels who lost to the Yankees in the ALCS this past season had some words about the Yankees...

Written by Gary Marchese about 15 days ago 78 reads 3 comments
Greinke Wins AL Cy Young

To no one’s surprise, Zack Greinke just won the AL Cy Young Award. I wrote a post a while back regarding the top AL Cy Young contenders...

Written by Tom Dubberke about 15 days ago 2 reads 0 comments
AL Cy Young

The American League Cy Young is about to be announced in roughly 10 minutes. The serious candidates are Zach Greinke from the Royals who came back from some anxiety disorder to have a unbelievable year...

Written by Gary Marchese about 15 days ago 5 reads 0 comments
Matt Holliday Sweepstakes

I’ve begun to wonder what teams are actually interested in the services of Matt Holliday. The reason is that some very important MLB general managers have already said they aren’t interested...

Written by Paul Raymond about 15 days ago 157 reads 0 comments
Bailey, Coghlan Win ROY Awards

Andrew Bailey has been named the 2009 AL Rookie of the Year winner after a 6-3 season with a 1.84 ERA and holding opponents to a .167 batting average. Andrew Bailey 6-3, 1.84 ERA is the winner of the AL Rookie of the Year Award...

Written by Andrew Godfrey about 15 days ago 26 reads 0 comments
Rookie of the Year Awards announced

The Rookie of the Year awards were announced this afternoon and the winners are. Chris Coghlan of the Florida Marlins won it in the National League. He is a leftfielder and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey won it in the American League...

Written by Gary Marchese about 16 days ago 7 reads 0 comments
A's' Andrew Bailey Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award

My Preseason AL Rookie of the Year Pick: Travis Snider AL Rookie of the Year Winner: Andrew Bailey Here is what I wrote back in August about the AL Rookie of the Year Award...

Written by Adam Bernacchio about 16 days ago 112 reads 1 comments
Lyon Looking for Multiple Years

Detroit Tigers reliever Brandon Lyons is looking for a multi-year deal this offseason. Buster Olney of ESPN says that the relief pitcher is open to various roles if it helps him get what he ...

Written by Paul Raymond about 16 days ago 48 reads 0 comments

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AL West Article Archive

2 new rumors: Zaun and Harden

Seattle Mariners Seriously Considering Gregg Zaun

Bye bye Bedard and other arbitration news

Mariners say, Nah, We'll Keep Our Enigma

Edgar Martinez as Hero: Shining Moments on a Hall of Fame Résumé

Edgar Martinez Deserves Hall of Fame Vote

Trading Jose Lopez: How Can the Mariners Improve in the Process?

Details on Ken Griffey's Contract with the Mariners; Vizquel Signs with ChiSox

The Kid Stays In Seattle

Seattle Mariners' AFL Wrap-Up: Dustin Ackley's Pro Debut a Success

Bud Selig to Try Tightening Playoff Schedule

Commissioner Meets with Owners Discusses Baseball Post Season

Can you argue Girardi as AL Manager of the Year?

Mike Scioscia's Emotional Season Ends with Manager of the Year Honors

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Scioscia Wins AL Manager of the Year Award

A Senior Class with Class

Congratulations Zack Greinke

Mike Scioscia trash talking

Greinke Wins AL Cy Young

AL Cy Young

Matt Holliday Sweepstakes

Bailey, Coghlan Win ROY Awards

Rookie of the Year Awards announced

A's' Andrew Bailey Wins American League Rookie Of The Year Award

Lyon Looking for Multiple Years

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