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Could the Mariners have some interest in adding Barry Bonds? Recent speculation around the certain future Hall of Famer indicates Tampa Bay, St. Louis and somelike like Seattle could sign Bonds to a 1-year deal low-base salary laced with performance incentives. IF Seattle truly has interest, many issue would need to be addressed; where would […]

The Tacoma News Tribune is reporting that manager John McLaren has named his 2008 starting rotation. Baring any unforseen injuries or set-backs the rotation is deep, talented, and impressive: Erik Bedard, Felix Hernandez, Carlos Silva, Jarrod Washburn, and Miguel Batista.

Legendary Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Niehaus is going into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Niehaus is the 2008 winner of the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcast excellence. He will be honored during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony July 27, at Cooperstown, N.Y. The announcement. Niehaus worked with the California Angels from 1969-1976 and […]

Left-hander Erik Bedard, obtained last week from Balimore in a 5-player deal, will start on Opening Day. Bedard was expected to compete with Felix Hernandez for the top spot in Seattle’s rotation, but Mariners manager John McLaren said he informed Bedard of his decision on Wednesday.

According to Baseball America, the following have been identified as the top (10) prospects in the Seattle organization:
1. Jeff Clement, c
2. Phillippe Aumont, rhp
3. Chris Tillman, rhp (Traded to Baltimore)
4. Carlos Triunfel, ss
5. Wladimir Balentien, of
6. Michael Saunders, of
7. Juan Ramirez, rhp
8. Mark Lowe, rhp
9. Ryan Rowland-Smith, lhp
10. Matt Tuiasosopo, 3b

With a little over five days until the official reporting of pitchers and catchers to spring training, there appears to be no imminent resolution to the potential Erik Bedard deal. In recent days, Bedard has been rumored to be on his way to Seattle to take a physical; however at this point there remains nothing […]

As expected Brad Wilkerson and the Mariners agreed to a $3 million, one-year deal, a move that mostly likely indicates that Seattle is close to finally acquiring pitcher Erik Bedard the Baltimore Orioles.

It appears as though left-handed ace Erik Bedard will either get a bunch of money to stay in Baltimore or he will indeed be traded. Sources close to the Orioles indicate Peter Angelos would prefer to keep his ace pitcher and has contacted Bedard in an attempt to discuss a five-year contract extension.  However, there […]