Dempster takes Cubs' four-year pitch Nov 19, 2008
Report: Wakamatsu Mariners' manager The Seattle Mariners picked Don Wakamatsu as their new manager, giving the job to the Oakland Athletics bench coach and filling the only opening in the majors. Wakamatsu was chosen over several other candidates, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Ready interviews for Mariners manager Nov 14, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- Jack Zduriencik, the new general manager of the Seattle Mariners, was probably only half-joking on Wednesday when he asked his latest managerial candidate, Randy Ready, he of the Padres organization, "What are you doing here?". "He said, 'I'm currently a successful Minor League manager,'" Zduriencik said on a conference call Wednesday night. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Krivsky interviews for Phils' assistant GM Nov 14, 2008
Looper had previously worked with the Seattle Mariners. Chuck LaMar, 52, was promoted from professional scouting director to assistant general manager of player development and scouting, and will answer to Looper. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Cliff Lee Wins AL Cy Young Award Nov 14, 2008
2008 CLIFF LEE, Cleveland Indians 2007 C.C. SABATHIA, Cleveland Indians 2006 JOHAN SANTANA, Minnesota Twins 2005 BARTOLO COLON, Los Angeles Angels 2004 JOHAN SANTANA, Minnesota Twins 2003 ROY HALLADAY, Toronto Blue Jays 2002 BARRY ZITO, Oakland Athletics 2001 ROGER CLEMENS, New York Yankees 2000 PEDRO MARTINEZ, Boston Red Sox 1999 PEDRO MARTINEZ, Boston Red Sox 1998 ROGER CLEMENS, Toronto Blue Jays 1997 ROGER CLEMENS, Toronto Blue Jays 1996 PAT HENTGEN, Toronto Blue Jays 1995 RANDY JOHNSON,... (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Wakamatsu, Ready interview for skipper Nov 14, 2008
Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik knows how to keep followers of the club's managerial search in suspense. Zduriencik hinted that he could add one or two candidates to the group of seven interviewing this week for the vacancy. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Garage rockers teach baseball history Nov 14, 2008
" Murrah's favorite current Dodger is catcher Russell Martin, and outside the National League he says he admires Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. But he also has a fond appreciation for the long history of the sport he loves, and that comes through loudly in "Joe D." "It's very cool with that song, what it's become," Murrah says. "People who know about baseball history definitely comment about it, and even younger fans who somehow don't know anything about him come up to me and ask who... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Pedroia has clout at 2B Nov 14, 2008
Red Sox third base coach DeMarlo Hale interviewed yesterday for the vacant Seattle Mariners managerial position, which Boston bench coach Brad Mills is also vying for. Hale met with Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik at 7:30 a.m., and he savored the experience. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Yankees Acquire Switch-Hitter Swisher, Lose Betemit in White Sox Trade Nov 14, 2008
who coached third base for the Seattle Mariners last season, was added to the Philadelphia Phillies' major-league staff. A specific coaching position has yet to be assigned for the 57-year-old, who will handle infield instruction for the World Series champions. (Bloomberg -- US)
Hale interviews for M's managerial job Nov 14, 2008
BOSTON -- Red Sox third-base coach DeMarlo Hale doesn't dispute that his affiliation with a team that has had great success in recent years can enhance his qualifications to manage the Seattle Mariners, the job he interviewed for on Thursday. However, Hale is very much an independent thinker and knows that his candidacy will be based on his own philosophies, not those of the organization he has been with for the last three years. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Maddon and Piniella earn Manager of Year honors Nov 13, 2008
Piniella, who preceded Maddon as Rays manager (2003-05), also won with the Seattle Mariners in 1995 and 2001. Those teams were eliminated in the American League Championship Series. (USA Today -- Sports)
Boxing ring in Ohio stolen, leaving gym on the ropes Nov 13, 2008
Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners is expected to be on Japan's squad, along with major league stars like Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hiroki Kuroda. The championship of the 16-nation tournament will be played in Los Angeles on March 23. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
M's interview Wakamatsu, Ready for manager post Nov 13, 2008
"I can tell you this is a very impressive group. Whether they become the manager of the Seattle Mariners or not, it wouldn't surprise me if they were managers in the major leagues [soon].". Ready played parts of 13 seasons with the Brewers, Padres, Phillies, Athletics and Expos, then went down to the rookie leagues to become a manager. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Piniella honored as Manager of Year Nov 13, 2008
He was named the American League's top manager in 1995 and 2001, when he was skipper of the Seattle Mariners. Only five managers have won the honor at least three times, including Tony La Russa (four times), Bobby Cox (four), Dusty Baker (three) and Jim Leyland (three). (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Mariners interview Wakamatsu, Ready Nov 13, 2008
SEATTLE After completing his fifth interview in three days to find a new manager for the Seattle Mariners, Jack Zduriencik sighed and chuckled ... Whether they become the manager of the Seattle Mariners or not, it wouldn t surprise me if they were managers in the major leagues (soon). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Top franchise Nov 12, 2008
Seattle Mariners 46T28. Baltimore Orioles 44T28. (USA Today -- Sports)
Indians Great Herb Score Dies At 75 Nov 12, 2008
Every team has someone who is the face of the franchise for a lot of people, said Hargrove, now the manager of the Seattle Mariners. For many people here, Herbie is the face of the Cleveland Indians. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
M's begin managerial interviews with Cora, Hale Nov 12, 2008
ESPN - Seattle Mariners begin manager interviews with Joey Cora ... Seattle Mariners begin manager interviews with Joey Cora. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Former Mariner Cora interviews for managerial job Nov 12, 2008
"I know what the fans want. It was fun here when I played," he said Tuesday after interviewing to become manager of the Seattle Mariners. "We were in contention all the years that I was here, and they kept it up after I left. I know how great it can be when things are going well.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cy Young Time Nov 11, 2008
So when the Seattle Mariners passed on the local kid in the 2006 amateur draft - they took Brandon Morrow, a strapping pitcher from Cal, with the No. 5 overall pick - Knutson was disappointed. (The Giants snagged Lincecum at No. 10. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
WADA official praises MLB's anti-doping steps Nov 11, 2008
Joey Cora, bench coach for the Chicago White Sox, is among seven candidates to be interviewed for the Seattle Mariners' manager. The agent for pitcher and outfielder says they have been traded from the Florida Marlins to the Washington Nationals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nationals' retooling starts with a trade Nov 11, 2008
MARINERS TO INTERVIEW SEVEN: Former Seattle Mariners infielder Joey Cora, now bench coach for the Chicago White Sox, is among seven candidates to be interviewed for Seattle's manager job. New general manager Jack Zduriencik was to start interviews Monday by speaking with Boston Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Mariners to interview 7 to start managerial search Nov 11, 2008
ESPN - Seattle Mariners to interview seven to start managerial search ... Seattle Mariners to interview seven to start managerial search. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Red Sox coaches seek Mariners managing job Nov 11, 2008
While Farrell declined an invitation to speak with the Seattle Mariners about their managerial opening, Mills and Hale are among a group of seven candidates interviewing with the organization this week ... "I have withdrawn my name for consideration by the Seattle Mariners as they search for a new manager," Farrell said in a statement released by the Sox. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Red Sox coaches drawing interest Nov 11, 2008
"I have withdrawn my name for consideration by the Seattle Mariners as they search for a new manager," Farrell said in a statement. "I wish them well as they move forward. My decision is based on family reasons and being committed to the Red Sox Organization. The working relationship shared with Theo and Tito and the resources provided by John Henry, Tom Werner, and Larry Lucchino create a situation that is both challenging and rewarding.". (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
FREE AGENT TRACKER Nov 8, 2008
Posted: Friday October 31, 2008 12:31PM; Updated: Friday November 7, 2008 9:38PM. Players have until midnight on November 13 to file for free agency. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Mariners' revenue drop hurts Fisher in Q3 Nov 7, 2008
The decrease in revenue and increase in loss from operations was primarily attributable to a decrease in revenue associated with the broadcast of Seattle Mariners baseball games, Fisher said in a statement. In the latest quarter, the company sold its last 753,720 shares of Safeco common stock and netted $49. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Pena Wins First Gold Glove Nov 7, 2008
3B Adrian Beltre, Seattle Mariners ... OF , Seattle Mariners. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Vaughn highlights Red Sox's gala Nov 7, 2008
" Much like Greenwell, Vaughn's heroics might have been remembered more if not for the World Series championship teams that came along in 2004 and '07. Greenwell was a member of four postseason editions of the Red Sox, including the 1986 team that came one strike from wining the World Series. His 1988 season (.325 average, 22 homers and 119 RBIs) placed him second behind Jos; Canseco in the AL Most Valuable Player race. Vaughn was on two playoff entries (1995 and '98), but perhaps his most... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
MLB rankings Nov 5, 2008
Power Rankings: Morneau, Pujols are our picks for MVP - USATODAY.com. Power Rankings: Morneau, Pujols are our picks for MVP. (USA Today -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 5, 2008
SEATTLE MARINERS Purchased the contract of OF Mike Wilson from Tacoma (PCL). TAMPA BAY RAYS Declined their 2009 contract options on DH Cliff Floyd and LHP Trever Miller. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Bell named Mudcats new manager Nov 1, 2008
The infielder played 12 seasons and 1,403 games in the majors with the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers. In 1999, he hit 21 home runs and scored 92 runs for the Mariners. (News & Observer -- Sports)
John DonovanINSIDE BASEBALL Nov 1, 2008
Offseason questions for all 30 major league teams - John Donovan - SI.com. Posted: Friday October 31, 2008 1:02PM; Updated: Friday October 31, 2008 1:02PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Meet the Owls of Temple Oct 31, 2008
He spent three years in the Seattle Mariners organization. Red shirt freshman Joe Jones (#26) started the next four games. (GoMidshipmen.com)
Gillick not going out quietly Oct 28, 2008
Gillick then moved on to the Seattle Mariners and left after the 2003 season, when the club finished second in the American League West. They recorded fourth-place finishes the next three seasons. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Mariners GM leaves Milwaukee legacy Oct 27, 2008
" No matter where he was picked, Hardy ended up being a good one. He has been Milwaukee's starting shortstop since 2005, made the National League All-Star team in '07, was the Brewers' hottest hitter in the '08 NL Division Series and has hit 50 home runs over the past two seasons. Hardy was part of the core of Zduriencik picks that propelled the Brewers to their first postseason berth in 26 years. Less than three weeks after Milwaukee was eliminated by the Phillies in the NLDS, Zduriencik was... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Moyer making a difference off field Oct 26, 2008
The camps were named for Erin Metcalf, a teenager the Moyers met through the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 1998 while Jamie played for the Seattle Mariners. They spent a lot of time with the 15-year-old girl who had developed liver cancer before she died in 2000. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Colletti says Ramirez 'Offer' is a Rumor Oct 26, 2008
Dodgers Pleased Ng Will Stay With Club The Dodgers narrowly averted losing a key member of their front office on Wednesday when Milwaukee Brewers vice president Jack Zduriencik was named general manager of the Seattle Mariners. Dodgers assistant GM Kim Ng was one of four finalists for the job. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
At last, Moyer steps onto big stage Oct 25, 2008
Moyer made his major league debut on June 16, 1986 the Rays' Evan Longoria was then 8 months old and he was twice a 20-game winner with the Seattle Mariners, but that history hardly seems relevant now. The mound can be a slippery slope when a pitcher starts to lose velocity, even for left-handers, and Moyer's postseason performances this month would suggest a swift descent, a steep grade and a ski jump-like launch into oblivion. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
New GM's first job: find new manager Oct 25, 2008
"It want to know why they think they can put the Seattle Mariners into the World Series.". Teamwork is another key issue with the GM.. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
New M's GM Zduriencik begins search for manager Oct 25, 2008
ESPN - New Seattle Mariners General Manager Jack Zduriencik begins search for manager ... New Seattle Mariners General Manager Jack Zduriencik begins search for manager. (ESPN -- Baseball)
M's introduce new GM Zduriencik Oct 25, 2008
Jack Zduriencik, the new general manager of the Seattle Mariners, poses for a photo at Safeco Field on Friday ... So what would his rugged dad, who died in 1993, say if he could see his son now as the new general manager of the Seattle Mariners. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Riggleman has back-up plan as Nationals' bench coach Oct 25, 2008
Riggleman, hired to be Manny Acta's bench coach, is still in the running to be the Seattle Mariners' manager next season. Riggleman held that job on an interim basis in 2008, after being promoted from bench coach to replace the fired John McLaren in June. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mariners name Zduriencik GM Oct 25, 2008
So what would his rugged dad, who died in 1993, say if he could see his son now as the new general manager of the Seattle Mariners. You better win, Jack. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bill James Ranks Matt Kemp Highly Oct 24, 2008
andez, Seattle Mariners pitcher, age 22. 16. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
TRANSACTIONS Oct 24, 2008
SEATTLE MARINERS Named Jack Zduriencik general manager. TEXAS RANGERS Named Jackie Moore bench coach and catching instructor and Dave Anderson third-base coach. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
D-backs rank high on James' talent list Oct 24, 2008
Felix Hernandez, Seattle Mariners pitcher, age 22 16. Jon Lester, Boston Red Sox pitcher, age 24 17. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Mariners name ex-Brewers assistant Zduriencik GM Oct 23, 2008
NEWS AND INFORMATION. SEATTLE (AP) The Mariners have selected Milwaukee Brewers executive Jack Zduriencik to be Seattle's eighth full-time general manager. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mariners Tab Former Brewers Exec Zduriencik For GM Post Oct 23, 2008
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Morse hard at work to stick in Seattle Oct 23, 2008
After injury-shortened '08 campaign, utilityman eyes comeback. By Jim Street / MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
L.A. Galaxy may lend Beckham to AC Milan Oct 23, 2008
The Seattle Mariners hired Milwaukee Brewers special assistant Jack Zduriencik as their new general manager. The 57-year-old Zduriencik replaces Bill Bavasi, who was fired in June, and takes over for interim Lee Pelekoudas. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Mariners hire ex-Brewers' executive as new GM Oct 23, 2008
The Seattle Mariners hiredJackZduriencik as their newGM - 2008 MLB Playoffs - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Favre denies giving Lions any info to use vs. Pack Oct 23, 2008
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., AP Sports Writer Dennis Waszak Jr., Ap Sports Writer. Wed Oct 22, 5:22 pm ET. (Yahoo News)
Bill James Names Top Young Talent in Baseball Oct 23, 2008
By Posted Oct 22, 2008. Legendary baseball analyst Bill James has determined that the Arizona Diamondbacks have accumulated the second-best collection of talent at the major league level only to the Minnesota Twins. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Scouting report Oct 22, 2008
But he's been in the playoffs three of the seven seasons, including last year with Philadelphia and an AL Central championship with the Cleveland Indians in 2001, a team that was eliminated from the playoffs by the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS in a Game 5 won by Moyer. Manuel was a hitting coach and minor league manager before taking over the Indians. (USA Today -- Sports)
JOHN SMITHERS: Here's a tip of the cap to Red Sox fans Oct 22, 2008
My Seattle Mariners certainly aren't setting the world on fire, and when it comes to futility few can match the Northwest Ne'erdowells. But ever since the Crimson Hose Showdown of 2000, I've had a dark place in my bitter little heart for Boston backers. (Missoulian, MT)
Coach K Returns for Fourth Season on Sirius XM Radio Tonight Oct 22, 2008
He is also the TV play-by-play voice of MLB's Seattle Mariners. In addition to Coach K's program, SIRIUS XM carries live play-by-play coverage of Duke basketball games throughout the season. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ichiro to play in Classic Oct 21, 2008
10/20/08 10:50 AM ET. Ichiro to play in World Baseball Classic. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Stanford Baseball Family Comes Together on Alumni Day Oct 21, 2008
Following the thrilling Old Timer's Game, a group of recent alumni (including 2008 Major League draftees of the San Diego Padres organization and of the Seattle Mariners system) took on the current Stanford club. Inspired by the heroics of the previous game, the Alumni came out swinging and took an early lead. (Pac-10.org)
Rays taste success as expansion club Oct 21, 2008
Seattle Mariners: It took nearly two decades for the Mariners to make the postseason, though they made their first appearance count, beating the Yankees in a dramatic Division Series comeback in 1995. Thus began a run of seven straight productive seasons for the Mariners, who even tied a Major League record by winning 116 regular-season games in 2001. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
GERY WOELFEL: Bucks will make the playoffs (56) Oct 21, 2008
Here s hoping the Seattle Mariners make Zduriencik s dream come true, although it would be a tremendous loss for the Brewers to lose their talent guru whose draft gems include Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun and J.J. Hardy among others. Zduriencik was interviewed by Mariners executives last Monday and Friday. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bedeviled no more: Rays ride Garza's gem to World Series Oct 20, 2008
The Rays will host Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, leaving three teams the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals as the only ones who haven't been to the World Series. Earlier in the ALCS, it didn't look as if the Rays would be getting off the list. (USA Today -- Sports)
Contract may force Padres to deal Peavy Oct 19, 2008
When the Seattle Mariners decided to trade Ken Griffey Jr., Griffey's insistence that he be dealt to Cincinnati effectively turned a wide-open auction into a single buyer's market. Similarly, Johan Santana left the Minnesota Twins little leverage in their dealings with the New York Mets. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hendry could soon ink extension Oct 18, 2008
CHICAGO -- The Cubs apparently denied the Seattle Mariners' request to interview general manager Jim Hendry about their vacant GM position and may be close to offering him an extension. According to the Chicago Tribune, Cubs chairman Crane Kenney said no to the Mariners when they inquired about Hendry, whose contract is up at the end of this calendar year. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Indians' 2009 Spring Training Schedule Oct 17, 2008
ready for the Arizona sunshine. By Indians InkPosted Oct 16, 2008. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Torre talks of need for pitching Oct 17, 2008
And the Seattle Times reported that Dodgers vice president and assistant general manager Kim Ng will go through a second round of interviews with the Seattle Mariners for their general manager's job, along with Jerry DiPoto of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tony LaCava of the Toronto Blue Jays. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
