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Wilkerson Agrees To $3M, 1-Year Deal With Seattle

Brad Wilkerson and the Mariners agreed Thursday to a $3M, one-year deal, a move that could signal Seattle is close to finally acquiring Erik Bedard from Baltimore.

Wilkerson can play all three outfield positions plus first base, and for weeks the Mariners have discussed trading outfielder Adam Jones to Baltimore, along with others, for Bedard.

Via AP


O's, Mariners Still Dancing Around Bedard Talks

Talks between the Orioles and Mariners regarding pitcher Erik Bedard are still alive but appear to have been placed on low heat, according to ESPN.com.

There is a chance that some other teams might get involved in the deal, but MLB.com maintains that the two teams are very close to agreeing to a deal.

"We continue to talk," Orioles' President Andy MacPhail told the Baltimore Sun when asked about the proposed deal.

Via ESPN


Mariners Appear Close To Landing Bedard

It looks like the Mariners are setting in motion a chain of events that will land them Orioles ace Erik Bedard, according to reports in the Seattle Times.

The Mariners pulled Adam Jones from the Venezuelan Winter League playoffs and are reportedly sending him to Baltimore for a physical.

Mariners spokesman Tim Hevly confirmed that Jones will no longer be playing in Venezuela, but he did not give any further comment on a trade for Bedard.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Mariners Sign Ramirez To One-Year Deal

The Mariners signed Horacio Ramirez to a one-year contract Friday, avoiding salary arbitration with the lefthander.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but the Seattle Times reported the deal is worth $2.75 million and could surpass $3 million with incentives.

Via yahoo.com


Suda, Chang Agree To Minor-League Deals With Mariners

The Mariners agreed to minor league contracts Wednesday with 18-year-old Japanese right-hander Kenta Suda and 17-year-old Taiwanese righty Yao Wen Chang.

Via yahoo.com


Mariners Jan 2008 Archive

  • Mariners, Rhodes Agree To Minor-League Deal

    Left-handed reliever Arthur Rhodes is back with the Mariners, agreeing Tuesday to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

  • Mariners Sending Jones Home A Prelude To Bedard Trade?

    The Mariners have instructed prized outfield prospect Adam Jones to leave the Venezuelan Winter League and return home.

  • Reitsma, Mariners Agree To Minors Deal

    A right elbow injury that limited right-hander Chris Reitsma to 26 appearances last season has improved enough for the Mariners to offer the veteran reliever another chance to establish himself in Seattle's bullpen.

  • Mariners Sign Cairo To One-Year Deal

    The Mariners on Tuesday signed free agent infielder Miguel Cairo to a one-year contract.

  • Sources: Mariners Moving Closer To Bedard Deal

    The Mariners are continuing their aggressive pursuit of Erik Bedard major-league sources say, and there are growing indications that the teams could be moving closer to a deal.

  • Bedard Trade To Mariners Stalls

    The Orioles current plan is to open the 2008 season with Erik Bedard as their ace.