The Seattle Times: Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/index.html en-us Copyright 2012 The Seattle Times Company Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:47:53 PST Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:47:53 PST MattBase 1 The Seattle Times: Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ ESPN's Keith Law ranks Mariner farm system No. 11 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017454908_espns_keith_law_ranks_mariner.html?syndication=rss The Hot Stone League http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017454908_espns_keith_law_ranks_mariner.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:27:14 PST Baseball Hall to begin drug education program http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017454591_apbbohalloffamedrugprogram.html?syndication=rss The Baseball Hall of Fame is starting a drug education program for students and young adults - in the same year Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa will appear on ballot for the first time after careers tainted by steroid accusations. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017454591_apbbohalloffamedrugprogram.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:01:04 PST Spokane Valley company headed by George Brett is target of suit | Baseball http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017449657_base08.html?syndication=rss Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a suit that claims Hall of Famer George Brett has been falsely advertising necklaces and bracelets as being able to help improve health and sports performance. Spokane Valley-based Brett Bros. Sports International has falsely claimed its Ionic necklaces help customers relieve pain, recover from sports fatigue and improve focus, according to the suit. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017449657_base08.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:01:04 PST Mariners pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma has a plan to overcome pressure, hitters http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017449274_iwakuma08.html?syndication=rss Hisashi Iwakuma says he's a control pitcher and doesn't expect to blow away major-league hitters, but he already feels some pressure to perform after signing a one-year contract with Seattle. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017449274_iwakuma08.html?syndication=rss Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:47:49 PST Kershaw and Dodgers agree to $19M, 2-year deal http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449755_apbbndodgerskershaw.html?syndication=rss NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing next week, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449755_apbbndodgerskershaw.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:16:04 PST AP Source: Rangers and Andrus agree to 3-year deal http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449695_apbbarangersandrus.html?syndication=rss Shortstop Elvis Andrus and the Texas Rangers have agreed to a three-year contract and avoided salary arbitration. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017449695_apbbarangersandrus.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:04 PST Sports and media expert agrees Mariners in line for big financial windfall in coming years http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017449204_sports_and_media_lawyer_agrees.html?syndication=rss Mariners Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017449204_sports_and_media_lawyer_agrees.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:46:03 PST Remembering when Chris Gimenez took one (literally) for the team http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017446546_remembering_when_chris_gimenez.html?syndication=rss The Hot Stone League http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017446546_remembering_when_chris_gimenez.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:46:04 PST Looking at the future: a Mariners, NBA, NHL sports network? http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017446154_looking_at_the_future_a_marine.html?syndication=rss Mariners Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017446154_looking_at_the_future_a_marine.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:32 PST Twins take bids on Kim-and-Kris-autographed ball http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017445947_apbbatwinskimandkris.html?syndication=rss The Minnesota Twins are cutting ties with the Kardashians, too. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017445947_apbbatwinskimandkris.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:31:04 PST Colorado Rockies acquire pitcher Jeremy Guthrie in trade | Baseball http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2017443119_digs07.html?syndication=rss The Colorado Rockies acquired right-hander Jeremy Guthrie from the Baltimore Orioles. In exchange, the Rockies sent reliever Matt Lindstrom and right-hander Jason Hammel to the Orioles. Hammel, 29, was a standout at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard. Other Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2017443119_digs07.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:16:04 PST Mariners' Eric Wedge will hold players to a higher standard http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2017442749_brewer07.html?syndication=rss Manager has served notice that he expects more from his young team, especially offensively. Jerry Brewer http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/jerrybrewer/2017442749_brewer07.html?syndication=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:11:28 PST Mariners hope two new relief pitchers are on target http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017442675_mari07.html?syndication=rss Hong-Chih Kuo has battled anxiety in the past Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017442675_mari07.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:31:04 PST Mariners gain some experience, back-end bullpen help with two signings http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017441843_mariners_gain_some_experience.html?syndication=rss Mariners Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017441843_mariners_gain_some_experience.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:44:21 PST New Mariner Hong-Chih Kuo has had a fascinating career http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017439612_new_mariner_hong-chih_kuo_has.html?syndication=rss Hong-Chih Kuo was 17 years old when the Dodgers signed him to a $1.2-million bonus in 1999, making him the first Taiwanese player signed out of high school by a major-league team. The Hot Stone League http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017439612_new_mariner_hong-chih_kuo_has.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:16:05 PST Leadoff spot and implications for rest of Mariners lineup http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017439030_leadoff_spot_and_implications.html?syndication=rss Mariners Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017439030_leadoff_spot_and_implications.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:31:04 PST San Francisco catcher Buster Posey is eager to come back from injuries | Baseball http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017434989_base06.html?syndication=rss Catcher Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants is eager to hit the comeback trail after suffering gruesome injuries in a May 25 collision at home plate that ended his 2011 season. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017434989_base06.html?syndication=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:46:04 PST Ex-MLB pitcher Penny signs with Softbank Hawks http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427393_apbbojapanpenny.html?syndication=rss The Softbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League have signed former major league pitcher Brad Penny to a one-year contract. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017427393_apbbojapanpenny.html?syndication=rss Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:16:05 PST Wife of Yankees GM Cashman files for divorce http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017422975_apbboyankeescashmanharassment.html?syndication=rss The wife of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has filed divorce papers, a day after prosecutors charged a woman with stalking him and extorting money over an extramarital affair. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017422975_apbboyankeescashmanharassment.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:46:06 PST Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton discusses alcohol relapse | Baseball http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017419466_base04.html?syndication=rss Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared details about his relapse with alcohol. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017419466_base04.html?syndication=rss Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:20:19 PST Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017413494_apbbarangershamilton.html?syndication=rss Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017413494_apbbarangershamilton.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:46:03 PST Will Kyle Seager automatically make the team this spring? Not guaranteed http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017413627_will_kyle_seager_automatically.html?syndication=rss Mariners Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017413627_will_kyle_seager_automatically.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:41:30 PST Report: Rangers' Hamilton has relapse with alcohol http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408981_apbbarangershamilton.html?syndication=rss Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton had a relapse this week when he drank alcohol at a bar, The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday night. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408981_apbbarangershamilton.html?syndication=rss Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:31:04 PST Cubs pitcher Matt Garza's championship ring stolen http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409148_apbbogarzaringstolen.html?syndication=rss Sheriff's detectives say that an American League Championship ring belonging to Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza has been stolen from his California home. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017409148_apbbogarzaringstolen.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:16:04 PST Woman charged with stalking Yankees GM Cashman http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408663_apbbayankeescashmanharassment.html?syndication=rss A woman stalked and shook down New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, getting him to pay her $6,000 and demanding more by threatening to harm his reputation, prosecutors said Thursday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017408663_apbbayankeescashmanharassment.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:16:03 PST Mariners will be looking for better approach and discipline at the plate this season http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017403696_mariners_will_be_looking_for_b.html?syndication=rss Mariners Blog http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2017403696_mariners_will_be_looking_for_b.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:16:05 PST Mariners bring back Carlos Guillen on minor-league deal http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017393061_mari02.html?syndication=rss Infielder Carlos Guillen, who began his major-league career with the Mariners in 1998, has signed a minor-league deal with Seattle that includes an invitation to spring training. Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017393061_mari02.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:48:56 PST Carlos Guillen's trade was at forefront of Mariners' decline and fall http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017403569_carlos_guillens_trade_one_in_a.html?syndication=rss The Hot Stone League http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017403569_carlos_guillens_trade_one_in_a.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:34:04 PST Baseball Hall of Fame Classic moved up to June 16 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017398806_apbbohalloffameclassic.html?syndication=rss The Hall of Fame Classic is moving to a new date - the Saturday before Father's Day. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017398806_apbbohalloffameclassic.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:31:04 PST Selig expects expanded playoffs to start this year http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017398807_apbboexpandedplayoffs.html?syndication=rss Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs this season. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017398807_apbboexpandedplayoffs.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:31:04 PST Fielder: Joining Tigers 'kind of a dream' http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017398798_apbbatigersfielder.html?syndication=rss Prince Fielder was born in 1984, the last time Detroit won the World Series. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2017398798_apbbatigersfielder.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:16:04 PST Royals' Billy Butler humbled by Hutch Award http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017398287_hutch02.html?syndication=rss Kansas City designated hitter, honored for his community service, says: "I don't belong." Mariners http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2017398287_hutch02.html?syndication=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:01:06 PST Billy Butler accepts Hutch Award at Safeco Field with Cal Ripken Jr. as keynote speaker http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017397913_billy_butler_accepts_hutch_awa.html?syndication=rss The Hot Stone League http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2017397913_billy_butler_accepts_hutch_awa.html?syndication=rss Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:46:06 PST