Mariners closer David Aardsma will have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip, but the team expects him to be ready for the start of the regular season. The Mariners said Thursday that Aardsma will have surgery next Monday in Vail, Colo. Dr. Marc Phillipon will perform the operation. Aardsma is expected to resume throwing in about four weeks.

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Free-agent reliever Brian Fuentes is a very popular man. And why not? The lefty appeared in 48 games and struck…

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Free-agent reliever Brian Fuentes is a very popular man. And why not? The lefty appeared in 48 games and struck…

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Of all the aging batsmen that still need to find homes for 2011, Manny Ramirez ranks as the one whose search…

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Carl Pavano is the best free-agent pitcher left on the market and the Boston Globe reports that he's willing…

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Catcher Rob Johnson has been designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for new designated hitter Jack Cust. The Mariners made the move on Monday. Seattle now has 10 days to trade, release or outright Johnson to the minors. Johnson was Seattle's opening day starter behind the plate in 2009 but his struggles at the plate eventually led to his demotion…

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The free agent period and the baseball winter meetings can be an exciting time for baseball fans as rumors swirl and star players sign with new teams. Of course, that excitement has to be tempered for many fans since most of the teams are not going to be involved with the marquee players. There is always the possibility that a team could surprise their fan base, but most savvy followers know not to get too excited. Arguably, the biggest early free agent splash was the 7-year, $142 million deal that the Boston Red Sox gave to Carl Crawford.

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Seattle is filled with passionate sports fans, but passion alone won't make a team win. Fans may support their teams, but the teams won't always return the favor in performance. Between the college and professional ranks, the teams of Seattle claimed some of the worst sports moments of 2010. 5. Ken Griffey Jr.'s Retirement 2010 was supposed to be a memorable season for fans of the Seattle Mariners, with Ken Griffey Jr. returning for what was expected to be his final season.

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OAKLAND, Calif. – Free agent slugger Hideki Matsui and the Oakland Athletics worked Monday to finalize a contract that would make him the team's new designated hitter.

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – Turns out the Philadelphia Phillies do have enough money for both Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay — and Roy Oswalt and Cole Hamels, too.

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