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Mariners Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:49:19 PST

The Mariners had a 13-player turnover from 2008 to 2009, all the better to get rid of the stain of a 101-loss season.

But after having won 85 games in 2009, there seems every possibility that the turnover from October to next spring might be every bit as severe.

The Mariners are certain to lose several of their free agents over the winter, a process that may start during the upcoming winter meetings.

The list of players who were with the Mariners in 2009 and are already gone is long—left-hander Jarrod Washburn, shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt, catcher Kenji Johjima, catcher Jeff Clement, outfielder Wladimir Balentien, right-hander Roy Corcoran and shortstop Ronny Cedeno.

Third baseman Adrian Beltre is almost certain to play elsewhere in 2010.

Toronto Blue Jays ditching Lyle Overbay, interested in Yorvit Torrealba? (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:46:57 PST

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Lyle Overbay is soon to be goner, according to the Toronto Globe and Mail.

Cuban defector Arguelles attracts suitors (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:12:00 PST

The 19-year-old left-hander isn't as highly sought as Aroldis Chapman, but he could command a $10 million deal.

Griffey could earn $3.9M in 2010 (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:51:55 PST

Ken Griffey Jr. is being rewarded for his leadership and seniority. According to contract figures obtained Monday by The Associated Press, the deal Griffey signed this month to return to the Seattle Mariners for one more season as a 40-year-old calls for a $2.35 million base salary for 2010. Baseball's active home run leader would earn $3.9 million if he again has at least 400 plate appearances,...

Jason Bay getting lots of free-agency attention (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:45 PST

Midnight last night was the moment that the 171 free agents currently on the market can start negotiating with...

Baseball shifts into shopping mode (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:42:00 PST

Free agents can negotiate with every team beginning Friday, and prices for the handful of top names could be high.

Jarrod Washburn considering Twins and Brewers (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:06:46 PST

Lefthander Jarrod Washburn grew up in Wisconsin and he apparently wouldn't be too upset to head back there...

Royals ace Zack Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:14:57 PST

Zack Greinke fidgeted a bit and spoke softly. Winning the Cy Young Award brought up a whole lot of unwanted attention. "A lot of stuff going on today when I usually just like doing nothing," he said. "But just part of life." The Kansas City Royals ace easily beat out Felix Hernandez for the honor Tuesday after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.

Several clubs expressing interest in John Smoltz (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:16:31 PST

John Smoltz apparently won't lack for options this offseason. FoxSports.com reports the 42-year-old...

Zack Greinke of Kansas City Royals wins AL Cy Young Award with 16-8 record, 2.16 ERA (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:07:00 PST

NEW YORK - Zack Greinke won the American League Cy Young Award on Tuesday, easily beating out Felix Hernandez after a spectacular season short on wins but long on domination.

Angels focused on Figgins and Lackey, not Holliday (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:22:39 PST

Teams have till Friday to get their own free agents signed before anybody else can offer them any dough and...

Mariners talk to Tigers about Jackson, may be looking at Granderson (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:17:28 PST

The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners have discussed a possible trade involving right-hander Edwin Jackson,...

Three teams already talking Lackey: Mets, Brewers, Red Sox (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:31:59 PST

Los Angel es Angels of Anaheim hurler John Lackey is clearly the top pitcher in this off-season's free-agent...

Wilson & Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-yr deal (AP)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:09:43 PST

After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay. "About an hour, hour and a half," Wilson said by telephone with a chuckle from his home in Southern California on Friday. Now he has 10 million more reasons to love Seattle.

Pirates may trade catcher Ryan Doumit (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:31:11 PST

At the general manager meeting this week, some tams apparently asked if the Pittsburgh Pirates would be willing...

Rich Harden moving to Seattle? (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:28:49 PST

The Seattle Mariners apparently have some interest in bringing pitcher Rich Harden to the Great Northwest after...

Wetteland at home after hospital trip (AP)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:17:49 PST

Former All-Star closer John Wetteland was resting at home Thursday night after a trip to a hospital, where the Seattle Mariners say he was treated for an elevated heart rate. Authorities responded to a 911 call from Wetteland's home in the afternoon. Wetteland just finished his first season as Seattle's bullpen coach.

Mariners coach John Wetteland hospitalized (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:16:00 PST

Seattle Mariners bullpen coach and former World Series hero John Wetteland was hospitalized Thursday for what...

Baseball general managers wrap up three days of meetings with no trades (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:46:00 PST

CHICAGO - General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport.

GMs head out to work on offseason trades (AP)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:09:51 PST

General managers grabbed their bags, caught a quick lunch and headed down the corridor a short distance to their flights Wednesday after their annual meeting ended in a hotel at O'Hare International Airport. No trades were announced during the three-day session. "It's the same thing every year at this time of year," White Sox general manager Ken Williams said.

Nationals reportedly elevate Riggelman to full-time status (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:16:05 PST

The Washington Nationals have promoted interim manager Jim Riggelman to a permanent role as skipper, according...

Junior's back - again: Ken Griffey Jr to return to Mariners for another season (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:03:00 PST

SEATTLE - Junior's back in Seattle, one more time.

Griffey stays with Mariners for 2010 (AP)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:36:04 PST

Junior's back in Seattle, one more time. Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners agreed Wednesday to another one-year contract that will keep the popular player in town for what could be his final season. Griffey, who turns 40 on Nov. 21, was guaranteed $2 million when he signed to return to Seattle for the 2009 season and had the chance to earn more in bonuses.

Brewers, Mariners may bid on Doug Davis; Milwaukee may let Jason Kendall walk (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:16:58 PST

Free-agent left-hander Doug Davis has at least two teams pursuing in him--the Milwaukee Brewers and the Seattle...

Mets will send reliever Putz packing (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:10:30 PST

The New York Mets are apparently telling reliever J.J. Putz to take a hike this off-season.

Mets decline Putz's option; reliever willing to return for less (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:16:19 PST

The New York Mets will not exercise J.J. Putz's $8.6 million option, but the reliever is willing to return on...