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Mariners Notebook | Ken Griffey Jr. is judge in Mariners' kangaroo court
Griffey was wearing a black robe on which was embroidered "Judge Mo' Money." He had a gaudy gold "24" medallion around his neck and was wielding a gavel.
Seattle Times staff reporter
Mariners' next five games
Tuesday | vs. Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m., FSN Washburn (2-0, 1.29) vs. Sonnanstine (0-1, 6.52)
Wednesday | vs. Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m., FSN Jakubauskas (1-1, 3.86) vs. Niemann (0-2, 6.35)
Thursday | vs. Tampa Bay, 3:40 p.m., FSN Hernandez (2-0, 4.26) vs. Shields (2-1, 4.58)
Friday | @ L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m., FSN Bedard (1-1, 1.86) vs. Oliver (0-0, 2.35)
Saturday | @ L.A. Angels, 6:05 p.m., FSN Silva (0-2, 6.35) vs. Loux (0-1, 3.65)
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The Mariners held their kangaroo court before Sunday's game, with Judge Ken Griffey Jr. presiding.
What a sight it was — Griffey was wearing a black robe on which was embroidered "Judge Mo' Money." He had a gaudy gold "24" medallion around his neck and was wielding a gavel.
"I've been around the game a long time; I haven't seen anyone that fancy," Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu said. "He was decked out. He had everything. It was great."
The entire team crammed into the small interview room that Wakamatsu uses to meet the media after games. The session lasted about an hour, with Mike Sweeney helping to mete out the fines. It was just another example of the chemistry this team is trying to build.
"From day one of spring training, we've been trying to make sure we stay together as a club," Wakamatsu said. "Not that I'm a big meeting guy, but interacting even outside the games is important. Sweeney and Griffey and Adrian [Beltre] and [Jarrod] Washburn and all those guys have helped bring everyone closer."
Notes
• RH reliever Shawn Kelley, who limped off the field after working the ninth inning Sunday, is apparently OK. Kelley said he felt a cramp in his hamstring as he threw a pitch to Brandon Inge.
"I was dehydrated all day," Kelley said. "It felt a little tight in my hamstring. It was nothing more than a cramp."
• Wakamatsu said that he hopes with another day off, plus today's off-day, Russell Branyan's sore back will heal enough for him to play Tuesday when the Mariners open a series with Tampa Bay. Jose Lopez had no problems with sliding over to first base, the manager said.
"We've talked about doing whatever it takes to win ball games," Wakamatsu said. "He's been great."
• Nikco Sports is offering a limited edition Griffey "Welcome Back" baseball that will raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Seattle and Portland. There will be 2,009 balls produced (with display case), and they will sell for $39.95. The ball will have panels recapping Griffey's career highlights. To order, call 1-800-345-2868 or go to www.nikcosports.com.
For the record
| W-L | W PCT | |||
| 8-5 | .615 |
Streak: L2
Home: 3-3
Road: 5-2
vs. AL West: 5-1
vs. L.A.: 2-1
vs. Oakland: 3-0
vs. Texas: 0-0
vs. AL East: 0-0
vs. AL Cent.: 3-4
vs. NL: 0-0
vs. LHP: 4-1
vs. RHP: 4-4
Day: 4-1
Night: 4-4
One-run: 3-2
Extra inn.: 1-0
Home attendance
Sunday's crowd: 30,450
Season total: 181,242
Biggest crowd: 45,958 (April 14)
Smallest crowd: 18,516 (April 15)
Average (6 dates): 30,207
2008 average (6 dates): 31,238
Copyright © 2009 The Seattle Times Company
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