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The Seattle Mariners claimed right-handed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.
The Seattle Mariners have claimed pitcher Yusmeiro Petit off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Mike Brumley, a former utilityman who has spent the last 12 years as a minor-league coach, manager and instructor, has been hired by the Seattle Mariners as a third-base coach.
Former Seattle Mariners catcher Kenji Johjima agreed to join the Hanshin Tigers of Japan’s Central League.
Ken Griffey Jr., whose return to the Seattle Mariners included battles with a painful left knee last season, has undergone surgery to remove a bone spur.
Seattle Mariners designated hitter/outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. underwent a procedure on his left knee on Monday, the club announced.
Kenji Johjima walked away from $16 million on Monday, telling the Seattle Mariners he was triggering a contract option that let him return home to Japan rather than play here the next two seasons.
The Seattle Mariners retained the services of bench coach Ty Van Burkleo, pitching coach Rick Adair, hitting coach Alan Cockrell, first base coach Lee Tinsley, bullpen coach John Wetteland and performance coach Steve Hecht for the 2010 season, while dismissing third base coach Bruce Hines, the club announced on Monday.
The Seattle Mariners announced on Monday that catcher Kenji Johjima has decided to opt out of the last two years of his contract and return to play in Japan.
Seattle Mariners catcher Rob Johnson is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair both hips and his left wrist, the club announced on Tuesday.