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Is this finally the year Edgar Martinez gets his Hall call?

by: TJ Cotterill — The Olympian 21 Jan

Edgar Martinez at one point had just 25.2 percent of Hall of Fame votes, with 75 percent needed for enshrinement. It seems in his final chance, the former Seattle Mariners designated hitter will hear his named called Tuesday.

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... t assume. He actually won his first batting title as a third baseman for the Mariners in 1992. He played 103 games in the field and hit .343. Harold Reynolds won ...

Mariners add to prospect haul, acquire infielder in swap with Yankees, Reds

by: TJ Cotterill — The Olympian 21 Jan

The Mariners on Monday acquired second-base prospect Shed Long from the Cincinnati Reds as part of a three-team deal that sends outfielder Josh Stowers to the Yankees. The Mariners DFA’d Kaleb Cowart to make room.

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... games. He displayed much of the blend of power and speed that attracted the Mariners to him in the first place. But it was hard for the Mariners to pass up on Lo ...

Edgar Martinez belongs in baseball’s Hall of Fame. Here’s five reasons why

by: TJ Cotterill — The Olympian 18 Jan

Edgar Martinez got just over 70 percent of the vote last year’s Hall of Fame balloting. On Tuesday, we’ll see if he can get the 75 percent needed for induction, an honor he deserves.

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... decisive Game 5. It’s credited with generating the supported needed for the Mariners for secure a new taxpayer-funded stadium. It’s the most famous hit in Marine ...

Mariners announce new minor league staff, but familiar face is back in Tacoma

by: TJ Cotterill — The Olympian 14 Jan

Daren Brown hasn’t managed at Triple-A Tacoma since 2013, but the Seattle Mariners announced the Rainiers’ all-time winningest manager will be back at Cheney Stadium in 2019 after three years with Double-A Arkansas.

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... he Rainiers in 2007. Brown led the Mariners’ announcement of all their minor-league coaching positions. Lance Painter re ...

Report: Mariners have found their ‘middle-of-the-field stabilizer’ in former No. 1 pick

by: TJ Cotterill — The Olympian 10 Jan

The Mariners appear to have the middl-of-the-field stabilizer they were looking for in free-agent shortstop Tim Beckham, reportedly signing the Rays’ former No. 1 overall pick to a one-year, $1.75 million deal.

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... they agreed to a $1.75 million contract with $250,000 in incentives, but the Mariners have not officially announced the move.   The Seattle #Mariners sign free-ag ...

New Mariners lefty Yusei Kikuchi says MLB dream began when he was 15

by: N/A — The Olympian 4 Jan

Yusei Kikuchi impressively spoke his opening statement in English in a Seattle as he was introduced as the newest member of the Mariners. The 27-year-old Japanese lefty signed a three-year contract that could last seven years with extensions.

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... ion Sports Politics Living Entertainment Outdoors Sports SHARE COPY LINK New Mariners lefty Yusei Kikuchi says MLB dream began when he was 15 By January 03, 2019 ...

Russell Wilson has advice for Heisman Kyler Murray on whether to pursue baseball

by: N/A — The Olympian 3 Jan

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson was drafted in the 4th round by the Rockies in 2010 before deciding to pursue his NFL career. He was asked what advice he’d give to Oklahoma Heisman QB Kyler Murray on his decision to play baseball or football.

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... r Service News Opinion Sports Politics Living Entertainment Outdoors Seattle Mariners SHARE COPY LINK Russell Wilson has advice for Heisman Kyler Murray on whethe ...

Mariners to sign top Japanese lefty pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, per report

by: TJ Cotterill — The Olympian 1 Jan

The Mariners are reportedly close to signing Japanese lefty Yusei Kikuchi, a 27-year-old with a 92-94 mph fastball, according to multiple reports on Monday. Kikuchi has until Wednesday to decide.

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... e wants to come here or not, I can’t tell you.” Happy New Year, Seattle: The Mariners appear to be nearing an agreement with Japanese lefty Yusei Kikuchi, major l ...

Jerry Dipoto hospitalized, but Mariners continue drafting, trading

by: TJ Cotterill — The Olympian 13 Dec 18

The Mariners said general manager Jerry Dipoto had been hospitalized with an illness, but without him they secured a trade for Edwin Encarnacion and drafted right-handed reliever Brandon Brennan from the Rockies.

Mariners trade Carlos Santana to Indians for slugger Edwin Encarnacion

by: TJ Cotterill — The Olympian 13 Dec 18

The Mariners are trading 32-year-old first baseman Carlos Santana to the Cleveland Indians for 35-year-old designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, per reports. No team has officially announced the deal.

Mariners don’t want to rush talented prospects, so they’re in the market for a few more ‘guides’

by: TJ Cotterill — The Olympian 12 Dec 18

The Mariners are going young for 2019 and beyond, but what about their veteran players still on the club? They’re hoping Dee Gordon, Kyle Seager and others can guide their prospects into a 2021 playoff contender.