Fantastic four say 'yes' to Griffey
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:09:00 EDT)
One of the hottest topics of conversation about the Mariners these days is whether the organization should sign 39-year-old free-agent outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. The four members of the Mariners' Hall of Fame certainly think it's a good idea.

Mariners add Walker to bullpen mix
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:30:00 EDT)
A brief throwing session was all Tyler Walker needed to convince the Mariners he was worthy of the one-year Major League contract he was awarded Tuesday.

Season of change awaits Mariners
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT)
"New" is the key word in Seattle. A new general manager, manager, coaching staff and nine new players on the 40-man roster should make this a season of change.

Rays, Mariners linked to Griffey
(Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EDT)
The Rays and the Mariners are among five teams that have shown interest in signing Ken Griffey Jr., according to a report by SI.com.

Mariners will lean on arms, gloves in '09
(Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT)
It's too early to predict that the Mariners will resemble a National League kind of team in 2009, but starting pitching and defense could be the primary areas of strength.

High hopes for Mariners don't pan out
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Mariners began the season expecting to compete for a playoff spot, but the team never clicked and was quickly on the way to a 100-loss season.

Rowland-Smith may pitch in Classic
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:38:00 EDT)
There will be a place on Australia's World Baseball Classic team for Mariners left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith if he can work it into a schedule that allows him to compete for Seattle's 25-man Opening Day roster during Spring Training.

Relive Martinez's monumental hit
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:58:00 EDT)
Every day from now to Spring Training, MLB.com/Live will air a classic game on Baseball's Best. Edgar Martinez's heroics in Game 5 of the 1955 ALDS can be seen on Sunday at 8 a.m. PT.

Wakamatsu keeps holiday spirit close
(Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
The Major League's first Asian-American manager has fond memories of the Christmas holidays when he was growing up in Hood River, Ore., located east of Portland along the Columbia River Gorge. He and his old brother frolicked in the snow that was normal for this time of year, but always looked ahead to the next baseball season.

Mariners bring back Burke
(Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:15:00 EDT)
The departure of veteran backup catcher Jamie Burke from the Mariners was short-lived. Almost two weeks after not being offered a contract for 2009, Burke signed a Minor League contract on Tuesday.

Mailbag: What's in store for 2009?
(Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EDT)
As the calender year comes to a close, Mariners fans want to know what further additions the club has in store. Beat reporter Jim Street lends some insight in this week's mailbag.

Heilman happy to be going to Seattle
(Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT)
Now that the shock of being traded for the first time has subsided, Aaron Heilman can close the book on one chapter of his life and move on to the next.

Mariners to end Training in Vegas
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:58:00 EDT)
The Mariners will end their Spring Training schedule with two games against the Rockies on April 3-4 in Las Vegas before heading to Minneapolis for their regular-season opener on April 6 against the Twins.

Mailbag: More at-bats for Morse?
(Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:25:00 EDT)
In this week's mailbag, Mariners beat reporter Jim Street field questions regarding how Seattle's overhauled roster might shake out in 2009.

Mariners decline new contract for Burke
(Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:48:00 EDT)
With young depth at the catching position, and veteran Kenji Johjima's new three-year contract kicking in next season, two-year backup catcher Jamie Burke is now a free agent.

M's leave with power in numbers
(Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EDT)
The Mariners left Las Vegas without a slugger, but with power -- in numbers.

Confounding closer scenario in West
(Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:22:00 EDT)
With all four teams in the AL West having demoted, traded or lost closers to free agency, who will comprise the division's final-out fireballers is somewhat unknown.

Mariners take Corona in Rule 5
(Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:02:00 EDT)
The Mariners might have found their next utility infielder in the Rule 5 Draft -- Reegie Corona.

Mariners deal Putz in blockbuster trade
(Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:35:00 EDT)
A blockbuster, 12-player, three-team swap Wednesday night landed the Mariners seven players, including center fielder Franklin Gutierrez from the Indians, but it cost Seattle right-handed closer J.J. Putz, who was traded to the Mets.

Wakamatsu recognizes challenges
(Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:25:00 EDT)
The timing could be a little better for a first-time Major League manager, but you won't hear Mariners skipper Don Wakamatsu complaining about the unique challenge he faces during Spring Training.