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Seattle Mariners Reportedly Close to Signing Another Pitcher: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

MarinersBloggin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:45:57 +0000

The Seattle Mariners appear interested in signing another pitcher for the 2012 roster. According to Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times, the Mariners are looking closely at former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Hong-Chih Kuo. He even went as far as alluding that a signing is close…

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The time Tom Brady almost played catcher for the Montreal Expos

MarinersBloggin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:46:51 +0000

If not for football, Tom Brady might have been Joe Mauer before Joe Mauer came along. Or at least a platoon partner for A.J. Pierzynski. Because it’s Super Bowl week, writers will exhaust every possible angle on the New England … Continue reading →

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Guillen returns to Seattle on minor league deal

MarinersBloggin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:48:32 +0000

Carlos Guillen is returning to Seattle after agreeing to a minor league contract with the Mariners. The 36-year-old spent the past eight seasons in Detroit where he was a three-time All-Star and hit .308 in his career with the Tigers playing five positions: left field, third base, shortstop, second base and first base.

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Seattle Mariners Sign Carlos Guillen to New Contract: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

MarinersBloggin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:48:05 +0000

The Seattle Mariners decided to bring back another familiar face on Wednesday (Feb. 1), signing former infielder Carlos Guillen to a new deal. He will likely get a chance to make the roster in 2012 Spring Training, possibly as a utility player coming off of the bench.

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Re-Visiting Seattle Mariners 2012 Starting Rotation: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

MarinersBloggin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:46:00 +0000

The Seattle Mariners have a number of question marks heading into 2012 Spring Training when it comes to the starting rotation. Everyone knows that Felix Hernandez is the ace of the rotation and that he is going to take on the No.

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What a 32-team MLB Would Look Like: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

MarinersBloggin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:46:28 +0000

Commissioner Bud Selig wants expanded playoffs for Major League Baseball. Two more teams will be added as wild card entries to make 10 overall playoff teams in October. If the format works well, there may be more MLB teams on the way to expand the league to 32 teams.

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Top Five MLB Play-In Games of My Lifetime: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

MarinersBloggin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:47:38 +0000

With the advent of the new wild card round and the one-game play-in still in discussion, I thought back to the top five play-in games from my lifetime (since 1969). These games counted on the regular seasons as Game 163 (except for 1995) as the teams involved went all-out to make…

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Nicknames for Possible MLB Expansion Clubs: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

MarinersBloggin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:45:56 +0000

The Major League Baseball playoffs are expanding. Commissioner Bud Selig wants two more wild card teams in the postseason in 2012. If the playoff format is successful, there may be more MLB teams on the way. As America’s population grows and cities get bigger, expanding…

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MLB Roundup: Ortiz likely headed to arbitration, Lannan and Nats go head to head

MarinersBloggin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:46:49 +0000

David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to an arbitration hearing to determine the designated hitter’s 2012 salary, according to an ESPN.com report. A hearing isn’t scheduled for this week, leaving time to negotiate, the report said, citing a source.

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Spring Training: Best Places to Eat in Peoria, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

MarinersBloggin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:47:48 +0000

Peoria is great because there is so much baseball to watch. During spring training, there is the opportunity to see both the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres play at the Peoria Sports Complex. After the game (or before) there is always going to be the need to eat.

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