Seattle Mariners Wiretap

Mariners Call Up Top Prospects Clement And Baltentin

Jeff Clement and outfielder Wladimir Balentien were called up from Tacoma on Wednesday by the Seattle Mariners.

To make room on the 25-man Major-League roster, Seattle designated infielder Greg Norton and outfielder Brad Wilkerson for assignment.

Via Seattle Times


Mariners Sign Johjima To 3-Year Extension

The Seattle Mariners have signed Kenji Johjima to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Friday afternoon.

Terms of the deal were not announced.

?As an organization, we view quality major league catching as a scarce commodity,? Mariners' General Manager Bill Bavasi said. ?This extension allows us to feel very comfortable with our catching depth for the foreseeable future.?

Via Herald Net


Tigers, Jays And Mariners Best Options For Bonds?

If Barry Bonds is going to play baseball this season, it'll likely be for either the Tigers, Blue Jays or Mariners, according to the New York Times.

He would need to sign on with a team that needs a designated hitter, and all three of the aforementioned teams have been without one due to injury this season.

The legendary slugger has repeatedly said on his personal web site that he has continued to work out and remains in good shape.

Via The New York Times


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