Furbush, Wells engage in friendly football rivalry  ...more ?
Furbush, Wells engage in friendly football rivalry
Inbox: How does Iwakuma affect rotation?  ...more ?
Inbox: How does Iwakuma affect rotation?
Butler humbled, thankful for Hutch Award  ...more ?
Butler humbled, thankful for Hutch Award
Mariners sign veteran Guillen to Minors deal  ...more ?
Mariners sign veteran Guillen to Minors deal
Mariners' truck makes early departure for camp  ...more ?
Mariners' truck makes early departure for camp
Fully recovered, Wells eager to get going  ...more ?
Fully recovered, Wells eager to get going
Mariners slated to host four games on FOX  ...more ?
Mariners slated to host four games on FOX
Young studs check out Safeco at FanFest  ...more ?
Young studs check out Safeco at FanFest
Mariners wrap up successful FanFest  ...more ?
Mariners wrap up successful FanFest
MLB's Urban Youth Academy offers inspiration  ...more ?
MLB's Urban Youth Academy offers inspiration
Olivo welcomes Montero's big bat to team  ...more ?
Olivo welcomes Montero's big bat to team
Safeco Field's roof stuck open for FanFest  ...more ?
Safeco Field's roof stuck open for FanFest
Mariners add Iwakuma to FanFest slate  ...more ?
Mariners add Iwakuma to FanFest slate
Seattle gets first look at Montero  ...more ?
Seattle gets first look at Montero
Zduriencik knows Mariners face challenge  ...more ?
Zduriencik knows Mariners face challenge
Saunders ready to compete for outfield spot  ...more ?
Saunders ready to compete for outfield spot
Wedge weighing non-leadoff options for Ichiro  ...more ?
Wedge weighing non-leadoff options for Ichiro
Sturdier Gutierrez appears ready to impress  ...more ?
Sturdier Gutierrez appears ready to impress
Mariners invite nine prospects to spring camp  ...more ?
Mariners invite nine prospects to spring camp
Mariners quintet among Top 100 prospects list  ...more ?
Mariners quintet among Top 100 prospects list

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Seattle Mariners Reportedly Close to Signing Another Pitcher: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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...
Mariners Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?

The big move for the Mariners this winter was trading right-handed starting pitcher Michael Pineda to the Yankees for New York's top prospect, catcher Jesus Montero.

Montero, 22, is going to play a lot, but there seems to be no chance that he will supplant veteran Miguel Olivo as the starting catcher.

General manager Jack Zduriencik and manager Eric Wedge both seem to see Olivo as not just the starter but as a mentor for Montero, a slugger who comes to Seattle with scouts questioning his ability as a defender.

Olivo, appearing at the club's annual FanFest on Jan. 28, said he welcomed the addition, although he doesn't figure to catch quite as many times as he did last year, when he made a career-high 127 appearances behind the plate.

Re-Visiting Seattle Mariners 2012 Starting Rotation: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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.
Top Five MLB Play-In Games of My Lifetime: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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...
Nicknames for Possible MLB Expansion Clubs: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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...
What a 32-team MLB Would Look Like: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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.
Seattle Mariners Sign Carlos Guillen to New Contract: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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.
MLB Roundup: Ortiz likely headed to arbitration, Lannan and Nats go head to head (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
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.
Guillen returns to Seattle on minor league deal (AP)  ...more ?
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.
The time Tom Brady almost played catcher for the Montreal Expos (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
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 ?
Seattle Mariners Get Big TV Dates in 2012 MLB Season: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Seattle Mariners fans can mark down some very important dates on the calendar as Fox revealed it is airing four games for the team in the 2012 MLB season. The full Mariners television schedule is out and it includes the two games in Japan that could become pretty difficult for...
Casper Wells Ready for Return to Seattle Mariners: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Casper Wells is finally healthy and could become a big part of the Seattle Mariners offense in 2012. As you may recall, Wells was in the face by a Brandon Morrow fastball last August, creating a situation where he was seeing double and could just get his mind right for the rest of...
Starters Ready for Seattle Mariners Vs. Oakland Athletics: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
It appears that the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics already have the starting rotation ready for the first series of the 2012 MLB season. The Seattle vs. Oakland series will actually take place during Spring Training and across the Pacific Ocean.
Matt Tuiasosopo Finds a New Team: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Former Seattle Mariners draft pick Matt Tuiasosopo has finally found a new job. I wrote back in September how the Mariners had decided to go in a different direction when the Triple-A season came to an end. The team made a number of call-ups, but decided that it was also time to...
Can the Mariners Plan Succeed?: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
The Seattle Mariners have a plan. Of course, I have to imagine that every team has some sort of plan or long-term strategy. Unfortunately, only a few teams get to participate in the playoffs and only one franchise gets to win each year.
Seattle Mariners Head into Final Contract Year with Ichiro Suzuki: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
The Seattle Mariners are heading into the final contract year of Ichiro Suzuki. The huge extension that he received from the Mariners comes to an end in 2012 when he will make $18 million. It puts the franchise into an unenviable position of trying to decide whether to re-sign the...
Three Mexican Restaurants in Peoria, Ariz., for MLB Spring Training (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
With spring training right around the corner, the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres will soon be headed to Peoria, Ariz., to prepare for the 2012 MLB season. With a plethora of Mexican restaurants in the area, it can be difficult to find the best.
Spring Training Hotels in Peoria, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Peoria, Ariz., is the spring training home of the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres. Home of Peoria Sports Complex, tickets for Mariners and Padres home spring training games range from $6-23 . Here's a look at some affordable hotels nearby the stadium to consider if...
Tuiasosopo agrees to minor league deal with Mets (PA SportsTicker)  ...more ?
Infielder Matt Tuiasosopo, whose father and brother played in the NFL, has agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets.
Spring Training: Best Places to Eat in Peoria, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
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.