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2010 Season Preview: Seattle Mariners
GM Jack Zduriencik provided Seattle with another active winter where he now has arguably the best one-two starters in the game. Will this be their first return engagement in October since they won 116 in 2001?
Brian Reynolds. 1st Apr, 2010.

This Southpaw Ace Will Work For Seattle
It wasn't too long ago the Mariners sold the farm for a lefty starter named Erik Bedard. But unlike Bill Bavasi, GM Jack Zduriencik didn't have to sell the farm to get the more reliably awesome Cliff Lee.
Lee Dorner. 20th Dec, 2009.

Grading The Deal: Mariners Sign Figgins Away From Angels
The Mariners have made several disappointing free agent signings over the past few seasons, but they should get an excellent return by signing the versatile Chone Figgins away from the Angels.
Craig Sternberg. 11th Dec, 2009.

Griffey's Wonderful Season Goes Beyond The Numbers
Ken Griffey's numbers show he is having his worst statistical season on record. But there are two reasons why his 2009 should be celebrated.
Neema Hodjat. 23rd Jul, 2009.

2009 Mariners Spring Summit
The Mariners lost 101 games last season, but the consensus is that they are at least marginally better heading into the 2009 campaign.
Andrew Perna. 5th Apr, 2009.

Grading The Deal: Mariners Bring Griffey Home
Seattle designated hitters had a .608 OPS in 2008, which was the worst in the AL by nearly 100 points. Ken Griffey Jr. will likely beat that almost on reputation alone, especially if he is used exclusively against righties.
Christopher Reina. 20th Feb, 2009.

Mariners And A's Continue To Be Looking In At The Angels
Since 2004 the A?s and Mariners have just one postseason appearance and have combined to average just under 81 wins.
Christopher Reina. 24th Sep, 2008.

2008 Season Preview: Seattle Mariners
The Mariners finished just six games out of the Wildcard and AL West, so will the additions of Erik Bedard and Carlos Silva push them over the top?
Christopher Reina. 12th Mar, 2008.

Mariners Rely On Balanced Outfield
Seattle is the only team in the American League to have all three of their outfielders in the top 20 of American League outfielders in batting average, RBI and slugging percentage. While the production has been balanced this season, it still starts and ends with Ichiro.
Douglas Benton. 14th Jun, 2007.

Hernandez A Budding Superstar
Ichiro is not the only player in Seattle with superstar qualities, 19 year-old pitcher Felix Hernandez is already invoking comparisons to Dwight Gooden (the good years).
Douglas Benton. 18th Aug, 2005.

Guardado's 27-Game Save Streak Comes To A Close
What is the value of a 34 year-old pitcher with 27 consecutive saves on a last place team?
Steve Cernak. 11th Aug, 2005.

Money Management Gone Wrong
Aquired in the off-season, Richie Sexson and Adrian Beltre have not yet lived up to their billing, and with that, their massive contracts adding to the Seattle Mariners misery this season.
Doug Benton. 3rd Jul, 2005.

RealGM Featured Columnists
Where Prince Will Hang His Crown In 2012
If the Jays front office thinks they can form a starting rotation worthy of contending in the East in the next couple seasons, there is no reason to believe that they will not make a run at Prince Fielder.
Jason Follain. 9th November, 2011.

MLB All-Stars Talk About 'The Decison' From LeBron James
Ryan Braun and Troy Tulowitzki talked to RealGM about LeBron James and starting their own big three.
Christopher Reina. 12th July, 2010.