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Gutierrez is quite a catch for Mariners

Almost every Mariners pitcher can say center fielder Franklin Gutierrez has had their back at some juncture this season.

Line drives destined to become extra-base hits become outs. Runners that might have scored become runners left on base. And ERAs are lower than they would have been if some of those would-be hits had not been caught in a gap or over a fence.

Indeed, Gutierrez has made a lot of friends in his first season with the Mariners.

“He’s unbelievable,” right-hander Felix Hernandez said. “You feel comfortable anytime a ball is hit in the direction of center field. He’s so quick getting to balls.”


Click here to read the full article – By Jim Street of MLB.com


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September 22, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Franklin Gutierrez, MLB, Mariners News, Seattle Mariners | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Wilson tweaks heel, out of lineup

As if an off-and-on left hamstring problem wasn’t enough for Mariners shortstop Jack Wilson to deal with, he can add a bruised right heel to his injury woes.


Wilson was on crutches on Wednesday, one day after being forced from Seattle’s game against Chicago after stepping awkwardly on first base while running out a bunt base hit. Wilson is day to day, manger Don Wakamatsu said.

“I don’t know how long it’s going to be,” Wakamatsu said. “We’ll just reevaluate it every day.”

Wilson has struggled at the plate since coming over from Pittsburgh in a July 29 trade. He’s hitting .224 in 31 games and also missed 10 games in mid-August with a Grade 1 hamstring tear.


Click here to read the full article – By Christian Caple of MLB.com


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September 17, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | Jack Wilson, MLB, Mariners News, Seattle Mariners | , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

Mariners will take peek at young talent

The Mariners will spend the remainder of the regular season on a two-fold mission. In the best of worlds, a strong finishing kick would include enough wins to finish with a winning record. Taking a peek at two more young players that could become roster fixtures next season and beyond also looms large in the big picture.



With 20 games remaining, it could be difficult for manager Don Wakamatsu to get much of a read on catcher Adam Moore and infielder Matt Tuiasosopo, who will be in uniform Tuesday night when the Mariners open a three-game series against the White Sox at Safeco Field.

The next-to-last homestand of the season includes a three-game weekend series with the Yankees, who visit for the second time this season and return with the organization’s all-time leader in hits — shortstop Derek Jeter.


Click here to read the full article – By Jim Street of MLB.com


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September 15, 2009 Posted by GameSetMatch | MLB, Mariners News | , , , , , , | No Comments Yet