The 2010 Seattle Mariners season will be the 34th season in franchise history. They will look to be making the playoffs for the first time since the 2001 season. They will also look to improve upon their 85-77 record from the year before.
[edit] Offseason
[edit] Coaching staff changes
Most of the 2009 coaching staff was retained, with the exception of third base coach Bruce Hines.[1] Mike Brumley was named the new third base coach on October 30, 2009.[2]
[edit] Roster changes
[edit] Key departures
Kenji Johjima returned to play professional baseball in Japan after a three-year stint in the
MLB.
On October 19, 2009, catcher Kenji Johjima, the first Asian-American catcher in Major League Baseball, exercised an opt-out clause in his contract and returned to playing in Nippon Professional Baseball.[3]
Two-time Gold Glove winner Adrián Beltré opted for free agency on November 5, 2009. [4] The third baseman declined $12 million in arbitration from the Mariners only days after the team signed Chone Figgins (see below) [5]
Pitcher Phillippe Aumont, noted as one of the top prospects in the organization, was sent to the Phillies in the trade for Cliff Lee. Also, pitcher Brandon Morrow was traded to the Tornto Blue Jays as well. [6]
[edit] Key additions
Chone Figgins agreed to a 4-year contract with the Mariners.
Former Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim third baseman Chone Figgins signed a four-year contract valued at $36 million.[7] General manager Jack Zduriencik noted Figgins' versatility on defense and could ask him to play second base as well. [8]
Ken Griffey, Jr. returned to the Mariners with a one-year deal after a successful 2009 season and large amount of Seattle fans asking for "One More Year"[9] Shortstop Jack Wilson signed a 2-year, $8 milli,on deal to remain in Seattle. Wilson was one of the players received from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trading deadline in 2009.[10]
As part of a four-team, nine-player trade, the Mariners acquired
Cliff Lee in exchange for three prospects.
On December 14, 2009, the Mariners, along with the three other organizations including the Philadelphia Phillies, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a 4-team, 9-player deal. The Mariners will receive former Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee from Philadelphia in exchange for three prospects as a complement to ace Félix Hernández.[11][12][13][14][15]
On December 18, 2009, the Mariners traded pitcher Carlos Silva and cash to the Chicago Cubs for outfielder Milton Bradley, particularly noting his offensive capablities.[16]
[edit] Regular season
[edit] Season standings
[edit] Roster
Seattle Mariners 2010 Spring Training roster |
| 40-man roster | Spring Training
non-roster invitees | Coaches/Other |
Pitchers
| | Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
Designated hitters
| | Pitchers
Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
| | Manager
Coaches
60-day disabled list
* Not on active roster
† 15-day disabled list
Roster updated December 23, 2009
Transactions • Depth Chart
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[edit] References
[edit] External links
