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Sports Mariners begin spring with new Japanese import Mariners begin spring with new Japanese import

By BOB BAUM, AP Sports Writer Published: Feb 12, 2012 at 7:01 PM PST
The center of attention for the brief Sunday morning session under a bright blue sky at the Peoria Sports Complex was the team's newest import from Japan.
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Sports M's set for early start to spring training M's set for early start to spring training

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 6:52 AM PST
Right around the first of the year, Eric Wedge placed a call to a select number of Seattle Mariners telling them to get to the Pacific Northwest in the dead of winter.
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Sports M's agrees with Vargas on $4.5 million deal M's agrees with Vargas on $4.5 million deal

By Associated Press Published: Jan 17, 2012 at 12:06 PM PST Last Updated: Jan 19, 2012 at 8:34 AM PST
The Seattle Mariners agreed to one-year contracts with All-Star closer Brandon League, starter Jason Vargas and reliever Shawn Kelley on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration with all three pitchers.
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Sports AP source: Pineda, Montero in Yanks-Mariners swap AP source: Pineda, Montero in Yanks-Mariners swap

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: Jan 13, 2012 at 5:56 PM PST Last Updated: Jan 16, 2012 at 9:09 AM PST
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Seattle Mariners have agreed to trade right-hander Michael Pineda to the New York Yankees for catcher Jesus Montero in a deal involving two of baseball's top young talents.
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Sports Mariners GM dances around Fielder talk Mariners GM dances around Fielder talk

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: Nov 29, 2011 at 8:49 PM PST
Jack Zduriencik knew the questions would be coming about his long relationship with slugger Prince Fielder and the synergy of Fielder being a free agent and the Seattle Mariners needing an influx of power.
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Sports M's hire Gwynn as director of player development

By Associated Press Published: Nov 1, 2011 at 3:57 PM PST Last Updated: Nov 3, 2011 at 7:30 AM PST
The Seattle Mariners have hired Chris Gwynn as their new director of player development after current minor league director Pedro Grifol was made the new manager at Single-A High Desert.
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