May 2014 - Seattle Mariners Wiretap

Mariners Targeting Nelson Cruz

Nov 30, 2014 11:14 AM

While the Seattle Mariners are looking at trade targets in search of an outfield bat, they are expected to pursue Nelson Cruz first.

Seattle has been linked to Yoenis Cespedes, Justin Upton and even Matt Kemp.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Mariners Have Talks About Cespedes, Kemp, Upton

Nov 26, 2014 7:27 AM

The Seattle Mariners are looking to acquire a right-handed-hitting corner outfielder via trade and have had talks on Yoenis Cespedes, Matt Kemp and Justin Upton.

Cespedes and Upton are entering the final years of their respective contracts, while Kemp is owed more than $100 million over the next five seasons.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Tags: Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Mariners, Seager Agree To $100M Deal

Nov 27, 2014 7:34 AM

The Seattle Mariners have agreed to terms on a seven-year, $100 million contract with Kyle Seager that includes a club option for an eighth year, according to a source.

The deal was first reported by Yahoo! Sports.

The 27-year-old set career highs in batting average (.268), home runs (25) and RBIs (96) last season.

Seager was eligible for salary arbitration and would have been eligible for free agency after the 2017 season. He made $540,000 last season.

ESPN

Tags: Seattle Mariners, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Mariners Expected To Make Run At Justin Upton, Gattis

Dec 8, 2014 9:15 AM

The Seattle Mariners are looking to add a right-handed bat and are expected to inquire with the Atlanta Braves about Justin Upton or Evan Gattis, if they haven't already.

There may be a possible trade match between Seattle and Atlanta.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tags: Seattle Mariners, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Mariners Made Strong Push For Russell Martin

Dec 12, 2014 9:13 AM

The Seattle Mariners were among the finalists to sign Russell Martin, who eventually agreed to a five-year, $82 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seattle has a catcher in 23-year-old Mike Zunino, but they are looking for right-handed hitting and Zunino just finished his first full Major League season.

Anthony Castrovince/MLB

Tags: Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Robinson Cano Breaks Toe In Japan

Nov 17, 2014 7:38 PM

Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right small toe when he was hit in the foot with a pitch during baseball's Japan All-Star Series, the Mariners announced Saturday.

The injury will not require a cast or treatment, but Cano will have to refrain from baseball activities for 3-4 weeks while the fracture heals, Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik said in a statement.

ESPN.com

Tags: Seattle Mariners, Injury, Misc Rumor

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Hernandez Disappointed To Finish Second In Cy Young Voting

Nov 14, 2014 10:38 AM

Felix Hernandez vows to work harder after finishing second in the voting for the American League Cy Young to Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians.

"I don't know what to say. That was tough," Hernandez said. "A little disappointed. Just give me more motivation to work harder and harder and be better next year."

The Seattle Mariners right-hander finished just 10 points behind Kluber.

Hernandez went 15-6 with an AL-leading 2.14 ERA and 248 strikeouts in 236 innings.

"I had a great year," Hernandez said. "Health, I feel fine the whole year. ... I think I pitched way better than 2010."

Associated Press

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Ten Teams Showing Interest In Torii Hunter

Nov 25, 2014 1:31 PM

At least 10 different teams have reached out to express interest in Torii Hunter's services.

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Royals, Twins, Tigers, Cubs, Giants, Rangers and Mariners have all shown some early interest in the veteran outfielder.

Hunter will turn 40 in July.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Mariners Expected To Shop Michael Saunders

Nov 23, 2014 5:07 PM

The Seattle Mariners are expected to shop Michael Saunders at next week's general manangers meetings.

Saunders and the Seattle organization have had a falling out based on comments made by Jack Zduriencik at the end of the season.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Tags: Seattle Mariners, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Major Individual Award Finalists Announced

Nov 11, 2014 12:52 PM

The Baseball Writers' Association of America has revealed the top three finalists for the American League and National League for Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and Most Valuable Player.

NL Cy Young Award finalists
Reds right-hander Johnny Cueto
Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw
Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright

AL Cy Young Award finalists
Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez
Indians right-hander Corey Kluber
White Sox left-hander Chris Sale

NL Manager of the Year Award finalists
Giants manager Bruce Bochy
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle
Nationals manager Matt Williams

AL Manager of the Year Award finalists
Angels manager Mike Scioscia
Orioles manager Buck Showalter
Royals manager Ned Yost

NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award finalists
Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom
Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton
Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong

AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award finalists
White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu
Yankees right-hander Dellin Betances
Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker

MLB

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Nationals, Misc Rumor, Personal Award

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