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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 agent so even if he declines arbitration and signs with the Mariners, the Mariners don't need to give up a draft pick. Zaun said he expects to sign by the end of the week so that might be the Mariners. Currently, the Mariners' catchers are ...

2009 Arizona Fall League hasáended as the Peoria Javelinas defeated theáPhoenix 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. Let's review how they've done this fall. á Dustin Ackley 1B/LF The Mariners drafted Ackley second overall in last year's draft. He did not sign with the club until the signing deadline so he didn't play in ...

According to mlbtraderumors.com , the Seattle Mariners signed SS Jack Wilson to a two-year, $10 million contract. Wilson is known as best defensive shortstop in the MLB as he posted best UZR among all shortstops, but his 2010 option was bit expensive($8.4 million) so the Mariners were trying to rework his contract. This deal gives the Mariners a decent everyday shortstop as they played Yuniesky Betancourt on the opening day last ...

Almost four years ago, the Seattle Mariners signed left hander Jarrod Washburn to a four-year, $37.5 million contract. For the first three years, he posted 31-43 record with ERA never under 4.32, WHIP always over 1.35. Every Mariner fans thought Washburn signing was another horrible mistake made by former GM Bill Bavasi. On his contract year, Washburn went 8-6 with ERA of 2.64, WHIP of 1.07, BAA of .223, best year while ...