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The Olympian
8 Feb
The Seattle Mariners have moved on from former first-round pick Mike Zunino, a good defensive catcher who struggled at the plate. New catcher Omar Narvaez has good on-base skills but is a work in progess on defense.
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... ication, he’s a quick learner.” It’s such a different approach than what the Mariners had leveled into Zunino’s development. But the reason Zunino was their go-to ...
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The Olympian
30 Jan
Mariners DH Edgar Martinez returned to Seattle for the first time Tuesday as a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and reflected on his journey from semi-pro player in Puerto Rico to Cooperstown, New York.
Seattle Mariners
... eep track of it,” Martinez said with a smile. “So I knew what was going on.” Mariners chairman emeritus John Ellis introduced Martinez on Tuesday by starting off ...
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The Olympian
30 Jan
Supporters cheer as Edgar Martinez arrives at T-Mobile Park for a Hall of Fame press conference staged by the Seattle Mariners.
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... Sports Politics Living Entertainment Outdoors Seattle Mariners SHARE COPY LINK Edgar Martinez arrives for Hall of Fame press conference By ...
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TJ Cotterill
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The Olympian
24 Jan
The Mariners reportedly have signed Hunter Strickland, who saved 14 games with the San Francisco Giants this past season and he figures to be the replacement for star closer Edwin Diaz, who was traded to the Mets.
Seattle Mariners
... on the Mariners’ roster have a combined 12 career saves. The Mariners have envisioned their closer role being more of a committee approach than ye ...
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The Olympian
22 Jan
Former Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez will be enshrined in Cooperstown, New York, this summer in the 2019 Hall of Fame class after finally surpassing the threshold needed to earn induction on his 10th and final year on the ballot.
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... r Service News Opinion Sports Politics Living Entertainment Outdoors Seattle Mariners SHARE COPY LINK Mariners great Edgar Martinez finally makes baseball’s Hall ...
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TJ Cotterill
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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.
Seattle Mariners
... 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 ...
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TJ Cotterill
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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.
Seattle Mariners
... 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 ...
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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 ...
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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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TJ Cotterill
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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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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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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.
