Mike Napoli will be forced to work out his three-year, $39 million deal with the Red Sox, unless he wants to sign a one-year deal elsewhere or a two-year deal with the Rangers.
June 2012 - Seattle Mariners Wiretap
If Dodgers Are Shopping Ethier, Mariners Are Interested
There is still no real evidence that the Dodgers are shopping Andre Ethier this offseason.
However, if he is available the Mariners are one team that will certainly show interest.
Ibanez Wants Leadership Role In Return To Seattle
A veteran of 17 Major League seasons, Raul Ibanez agreed to a deal with the Mariners that will ensure a third tenure with the organization.
"Seattle is home for us now," the 40-year-old said. "We were going to move back to the Northwest anyway in 2013. That was our plan. So the timing couldn't have been any better. It's an opportunity to have an impact on a team as a player and as a veteran player, being able to help out the young guys.
"The opportunity is there. If everybody pulls together and believes, great things can happen."
Yankees Never Made Offer To Ibanez
The Yankees never made an offer to Raul Ibanez, who signed with the Mariners.
New York's priority is to sign a right-handed outfielder, especially before they sign a left-handed designated hitter.
Ibanez, Mariners Agree To $2.75M Deal
Raul Ibanez and the Mariners have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
The deal allows Ibanez to earn an additional $1.25 million in performance bonuses.
Ibanez returns to the team he began his big league career with from 1996-00, then rejoined from 2004-08.
Mariners Eager To Sign Raul Ibanez
The Mariners have "serious interest" in signing Raul Ibanez, according to a source.
The Rangers and Phillies also like Ibanez, who the Yankees had talks about re-signing.
Bonderman Attempting Comeback With Mariners
The Mariners have signed Jeremy Bonderman to a Minor League contract.
Bonderman is hoping to make a comeback from Tommy John surgery and was issued an invitation to Spring Training.
He has not pitched in the majors since 2010, when he went 8-10 with a 5.53 ERA for the Tigers.
Sources: Napoli Has Hip Problem
The Red Sox reached a three-year, $39 million agreement with Mike Napoli 18 days ago, but the contract still isn't official.
Napoli has a problem with one of his hips, which led the Mariners to back off their pursuit in free agency, according to sources.
The issues may have also concerned the Rangers.
Orioles, Mariners Have Discussed Porcello With Tigers
The Tigers are still receiving calls about Rick Porcello.
The Mariners and Orioles are among the teams that have talked to the Tigers about a possible trade for the young right-hander, according to a report.
Mariners Getting Kendrys Morales From Angels
The Angels have agreed to trade Kendrys Morales to the Mariners in exchange for lefty Jason Vargas.
Los Angeles has been on the lockout for pitching and they had a surplus of hitters after signing Josh Hamilton last week.
Mariners Made 'Substantial' Offer To Hamilton
The Mariners wanted to sign Josh Hamilton, but lost out on the slugger when he reached a five-year, $125 million deal with the Angels.
Mariners 'Continue To Target' Hamilton
As the Mariners search for offense, they remain interested in Josh Hamilton.
Bourn Looking For $17M Annually
Michael Bourn is looking for $17 million a year if B.J. Upton got $15 million annually from the Braves.
Braves, Indians, Mariners, Phillies Inquire About Dee Gordon
Seattle would keep Dee Gordon in the infield, but Atlanta, Cleveland and Seattle would all apparently move him to the outfield.
Average Salary Hits Record $3.2M
Major League Baseball's average salary increased 3.8 percent this year to a record $3.2 million.
Sources: Mariners Serious About Hamilton
Seattle has discussed three-year deals with Josh Hamilton in the range of $20 million to $25 million per season, according to Major League sources.
Report: Jason Bay Agrees To Join M's
The Mariners and outfielder Jason Bay have agreed on a one-year deal.
Swisher's Potential Landing Spots Including Indians, Mariners, Red Sox
It has also been reported that the Giants might be a dark horse for Nick Swisher.
Mariners Unlikely To Extend Hernandez This Winter
Talks between Seattle and the ace pitcher haven't gone far.
Orioles Meet With Swisher's Representatives
The market for Nick Swisher is heating up, according to reports.
Mariners Enter Race To Sign Bourn
Michael Bourn saw his options dwindle when the Giants, Braves and Nationals filled holes in center field.
Report: Mariners 'Close' To Signing Jason Bay
Seattle has been linked to a number of veteran hitters this offseason.
Seattle Pushing To Make Felix Hernandez 'Mariner For Life'
While the Mariners are pushing for a deal, the talks are preliminary.
Mariners Meet With Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton is believed to have met with other teams as well, while the Rangers work hard to re-sign him, the sources added.
Source: Swisher May Wait For Hamilton To Sign
An industry source has indicated that Nick Swisher will wait until fellow free agent Josh Hamilton agrees to a deal before signing with a team.
In Search Of Hitter, Mariners Considering All Options
The Mariners are "in on everybody" as they look for offense, according to a rival executive.