Friday, March 7, 2014

Peoria Stadium CINCINNATI REDS (3-6) vs. SEATTLE MARINERS (7-2)

Game #10 Home #5

TODAYS GAME INFORMATION

Starting Pitchers: RHP Brett Marshall (1-0, 0.00) vs. LHP Randy Wolf (0-0, 0.00) 1:05 pm MT/12:05 pm PT Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle/Mariners.com TV: None
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record................................... 7-2 PEORIA STADIUM............................. 4-1 Home Record.................................... 3-1 Road Record..................................... 4-1 Current Streak................................... W1

TODAYS TILTthe Mariners (7-2) continue their 38th spring training today with an afternoon tilt vs. the split-squad Cincinnati Reds (3-6) at Peoria Stadiumtoday marks the 10th game of a 33-game Cactus League schedule for the Mariners that will conclude March 28-29 with a pair of exhibition games vs. the Rockies in ArizonaLH Randy Wolf (0-0, 0.00) will make his second spring start, while the Reds will start RH Brett Marshall.

PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)

TODAY: Mariners vs. Reds 1:05 pm CIN Marshall, Corcino, Diaz, Guillon SEA Wolf*, Kensing, Smith, Leone, Hill*, Medina, R. Ramirez SATURDAY: Mariners at Giants 1:05 pm SEA Beavan, Farquhar, Wilhelmsen, Gillheeney*, Kohlscheen SF Vogelsong, Petit, Lopez* SATURDAY: Mariners at Dodgers (ss) SEA E. Ramirez, Noesi LAD Beckett SUNDAY: Mariners vs. Rangers TEX Lewis SEA Hernandez
* left-handed pitcher

THE COUNTDOWN
24 days to Opening Day, 3/31 at LAA 32 days to Home Opener, 4/8 vs. LAA

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 8...............@San Francisco (1:05) @LA Dodgers (7:05) March 9...............................Texas (1:05) March 10.................. Kansas City (1:05) @Arizona (7:10) March 11....................@LA Angels (1:10) March 12.................. Chicago-NL (7:05) March 13........................@Arizona (1:10) Bold - Peoria Stadium

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7:05 pm

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1:05 pm

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RECENT RESULTS
March 1................ W, 5-3 (7 inn) vs. LAA March 2............................. L, 3-6 at CLE March 3.............................W, 6-5 at CIN ....................................... W, 8-1 vs. COL March 4............................ W, 4-1 at LAD March 5............................L, 5-8 vs. CLE March 6...........................W, 7-4 at CWS

BRING ON THE SENIOR CIRCUITthe Mariners are a perfect 5-0 vs. National League teams, picking up two wins vs. the Padres and one each vs. the Reds, Dodgers and Rockiesthe Mariners next 3 games are vs. teams from the National League. PITCHING DOMINATIONthe pitching staff has combined for a 2.42 ERA (21 ER, 78.0 IP), the lowest in the Cactus LeagueSeattle pitchers have allowed only 3 home runs so far, including none by the starting pitchershere is a look at the pitching breakdown:
Category W-L-S ERA G IP H R ER HR BB SO Overall 7-2-4 2.42 9 78.0 68 30 20 3 19 47 Starter 3-0-0 1.25 9 21.2 19 5 3 0 3 8 Reliever 4-2-4 2.88 9 56.1 49 25 18 3 16 39

BY THE NUMBERS

Walks issued by 5 Mariners pitchers in yesterdays 7-4 win over the White Sox.

.500 7-2 13 55

Robinson Cano is 6-for-12 with 3 RBI in 5 Cactus League games.

STARTING DOMINATIONMariners starting pitchers lead all teams in the Cactus League with a 1.25 ERA, and trail only the Mets (1.17) for the spring leadthe starters have allowed only 5 runs (3 ER) in 9 games, and have not allowed a home runthe 21.2 innings pitched by the starters are tied for 5th-most among teams, and tied for 2nd-most in the Cactus League. THERE IS AN EAST VALLEY, RIGHT?today is the 9th day of Cactus League competition for the Mariners, and the club has yet to travel beyond the West Valleyincluding today, will have played 2 games at Camelback Ranch, 2 games at Goodyear Ballpark and 6 games at Peoria Stadiumfinally hit the East Valley tomorrow with an afternoon game vs. the Giants in Scottsdalethe Mariners will tour 9 Cactus League stadiums this spring, including the Cubs new digs in Mesa. HOT HITTING CANORobinson Cano has recorded a hit in 4 of his 5 starts this spring, and is batting .500 (6x12) with 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. EVERYDAY JAMESoutfielder James Jones has played in 7 of the 9 games so far, and is batting .375 (6x16) with 5 runs scored, 1 home run and 4 RBIhe is tied for the team lead with outfielder Stefen Romero with 35.0 innings playedJones is T5th in the Cactus League with 5 runs scored. WHAT TIME IS IT ANYWAY?for those wondering, Arizona is currently one hour ahead of Seattle timewhen the clocks change for Daylight Saving Time this weekend (Sunday, March 9), Seattle and Peoria will be on the same timetodays game starts at 12:05 pm in Seattle (1:05 pm in Peoria). RADIO NOTEStodays game vs. the Indians will be broadcast live on 710 ESPN Seattle, the Mariners Radio Network and for subscribers via Mariners.com27 of the 33 spring games will be carried on 710 ESPN Seattle, the Mariners flagship radio stationof the 27 broadcasts, 20 will be carried live, and 7 midweek games will be aired on a tape-delayed basis at 7 p.m. PT (3/13 at ARI, 3/19 vs. MIL, 3/20 at CHI, 3/24 vs. CWS, 3/26 at TEX), except March 19 and 26, which will be delayed until 8 pm, following one-hour versions of the Cactus League Reportthe 7 tape-delayed games will be available live, free-of-charge on Mariners.com. ROSTER MOVESthe Mariners trimmed the spring training roster to 55 players with 13 cuts WednesdayDanny Hultzen (LHP) was optioned to AAA Tacoma, and Julio Morban (OF) and Anthony Fernandez (LHP) were optioned to AA JacksonJonathan Arias (RHP), Andrew Carraway (RHP), James Gillheeney (LHP), John Hicks (C), Stephen Kohlscheen (RHP), Gabriel Noriega (INF), Manuel Pia (C), Burt Reynolds (OF), Mark Rogers (RHP) and Chance Rufn (RHP) were all reassigned to minor league camp. HEY MIKE, DID YOU KNOW?that Mariners relief pitcher Zach Miner has struck out 5 of the last 6 batters he has faced?Miner has recorded 6 strikeouts in his 3 Cactus League appearances, leading the team in strikeouts (T5th-most by Cactus League relievers).

The Mariners and Indians (7-1) are the only teams to record 7 wins so far in spring training play.

Mariners rank 2nd in the Cactus League with 13 stolen bases (MIL - 15).

Players currently on the Spring Training roster (37 roster + 18 non-roster).

THE ROSTER
The spring roster is currently at 55 players after making 13 roster moves yesterdaythe current roster includes 26 pitchers (11 nonroster), 5 catchers (2 non-roster), 13 infielders (3 non-roster) and 9 outfielders (2 non-roster).

ON THE AIR
Todays game will be broadcast live on ESPN 710 SeattleRick Rizzs (29th season with the Mariners), Aaron Goldsmith (2nd season with the Mariners) and Mike Blowers (8th season with the Mariners) will call todays action from the Peoria Stadium Press Box27 of the 33 spring games will be broadcast on 710 ESPN Seattle.

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2014 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES MARCH 7, 2014 VS. CINCINNATI REDS

TODAYS STARTING PITCHER -- #28 RANDY WOLF (LHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2013 Injured - Did Not Pitch 2014 SPRING 0-0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- MLB Totals 132-117 4.20 376 368 13 9 2268.0 2231 1128 1058 287 810 1767

2014 Spring Training: Scheduled to make his first spring start tomorrow vs. the Indians in Goodyear. Did not pitch last season, recovering from Tommy John surgery on his left elbow performed Oct. 30, 2012 by Dr. Lewis Yocum. Last pitched in the Majors in 2012, combining to make 30 appearances (26 starts) with the Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles Appeared in 376 games (368 starts) during 14-season Major League career with the Phillies (1999-2006), Dodgers (2007, 2009), Padres (2008), Astros (2008), Brewers (2010-12) and Orioles (2012). 368 starts are 5th-most among active pitchers and 2,268.0 innings pitched are 6th-most. Logged 7 seasons with 30-or-more starts (last: 33 in 2011) and 6 seasons with 200-or-more innings pitched (last: 212.1 IP in 2011). Over a three-season stretch from 2009-2011 with the Dodgers and Brewers, combined to go 37-29 with a 3.70 ERA, while logging at least 200.0 innings and 30 starts in each season. Originally selected by the Phillies in the 2nd round of the 1997 June Draft out of Pepperdine University.

#31 Yoervis Medina (rhp):

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 2 G this spring & has retired all 6 BF: 1-2-3 8th 3/3 at CIN...retired all 3 BF (1 K) 2/28 at SD. In first Major League season in 2013, ranked among American League rookie relievers in holds (2nd, 19), appearances (3rd, 63), strikeouts (3rd, 71 and K/9.0 IP (6th, 9.40). Stranded 37 of 53 inherited runners (69.8%); 5th-most IR among AL relief pitchers. Tied for MLB lead and set Mariners monthly record with 9 holds in August. Originally signed by Seattle as a non-drafted free agent on July 25, 2005.

#52 Ramon Ramirez (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 2-0, 3.00 in 2 G: W #2 3/3 vs. COL (2.0 IP, 1 H)...W #1 2/28 at SD (1.0 IP, 1 ER). Went 0-0 with an 11.12 ERA (7 ER, 5.2 IP) in 6 relief appearances with the San Francisco Giants in 2013also appeared in 27 games in the minor leagues split between the San Francisco and Tampa Bay organizations. Has pitched in parts of eight seasons in the Colorado (2006-2007), Kansas City (2008), Boston (2009-2010), San Francisco (20102011, 2013) and New York Mets organizations (2012). Member of the Giants 2010 World Championship squad posting a 0.67 ERA (2 ER, 27.0 IP) in 25 relief appearances during the final two months of the season. Originally signed by Texas as a 16-year-old outfielder, but was converted to pitcher, and did not make his US professional debut until 2003 in the New York Yankees organization. Signed by Seattle as a minor league free agent on January 2, 2014.

#73 Carson Smith (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: Allowed one hit but struck out the side in 1.0 ShO inning on 2/28 at SD. Named the Mariners 2013 Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Year. Went 1-3 with 15 saves in 44 relief appearances with AA Jackson in 2013limited opponents to a .183 average (33x180). Allowed only 5 runs over his last 38 relief appearances (1-1-12, 1.01 ERA), lower his season ERA from 8.44 to 1.80. Appeared in 5 games with the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League. Originally selected by the Mariners in the 8th round of the 2011 June Draft out of Texas State University.

#38 Logan Bawcom (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-1, 40.50 in 1 G: allowed 3 R HR in 0.2 IP (3 H, 1 BB, 1 K) 3/2 at CLE. Spent the entire 2013 season with AAA Tacoma posting a 2.91 ERA and 21 saves in 51 games. Led all Mariners minor leaguers with 21 saves (in 24 opportunities)named the Tacoma Rainiers Pitcher of the Year. Posted 47 saves over last two seasons (2012-2013), trailing only Jose Valdez (DET) for the minor league lead over that span. Acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers with Leon Landry (of) in exchange for Brandon League (rhp) on July 30, 2012. Played college baseball at the University of Texas-Arlington.

#68 Nick Hill (lhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0-1, 0.00 in 2 G this spring & has retired all 6 BF: SV #1 w/1-2-3 9th 3/3 at CIN; Kd all 3 BF protecting 6-5 lead... tossed 1.0 ShO IP, retiring all 3 BF 2/28 at SD. Returned to the mound last season after missing most of 2011 & 2012 seasons due to injury. Missed 2011 season after following Tommy John surgery on his left elbow and most of 2012 with a stress fracture in his left foot. Combined to post a 2.22 ERA (13 ER, 52.2 IP) and a .235 opponent batting average (46x196) in 44 relief appearances. Participated in Major League Spring Training as a non-roster invitee in 2010. Ranks 2nd in Army history with 33 career winsmember of Team USA in 2006. Would become just second player from West Point to appear in a Major League game and first since Walt French, 1923-29.

#71 Dominic Leone (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0-1, 0.00 in 3 G: SV #1 w/1-2-3 9th 3/4 at LAD...retired only BF 3/2 at CLE...2 H, GIDP in ShO 9th 2/28 at SD. Combined to post a 2.25 ERA (16 ER, 64.0 IP), .212 opponent batting average and a 1.031 WHIP in 48 appearances combined between A Clinton, A High Desert and AA Jackson. Ranked 2nd among Mariners minor leaguers with 16 saves (in 17 save opps). Led the Arizona Fall League in 2013 with 6 saves (0-1, 3.00 ERA, 11 G, 15 K, 1 BB) for the Peoria Javelinas. Originally selected by the Mariners in the 16th round of the 2012 MLB First-Year Player draft out of Clemson Universitycollege teammates with Mariners infielder Brad Miller.

TOMORROWS STARTING PITCHER -- #49 BLAKE BEAVAN (RHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2013 SEATTLE 0-2 6.13 12 2 0 0 39.2 46 27 27 8 8 27 Tacoma 6-6 5.55 16 16 0 0 94.0 120 61 58 15 23 47 2014 SPRING 0-0 1.80 2 1 0 0 5.0 5 1 1 0 1 1 MLB Totals 3-0 1.50 4 4 0 0 24.0 15 5 4 2 7 21 MiLB Totals 24-20 3.48 70 68 2 1 364.2 342 167 141 19 162 390

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 2 G, 1 GS: Worked 3.0 IP, and allowed a 2-out run in 3rd, 3/3 vs. COL...made spring debut in relief on 2/27 vs. SD, tossing 2.0 shutout frames (1H, 1 BB, 1 K). Had two separate stints with the Mariners, April 1-30 and June 6-July 11, appearing in 12 games, 2 starts. Went 0-1 with a 5.28 ERA (17 ER, 29.0 IP) in 10 relief appearances and 0-1 with an 8.44 ERA (10 ER, 10.2 IP) in 2 startshad never appeared in a game in relief in his pro or amateur career prior to 2013. Finished 6-6 with a 5.55 ERA (58 ER, 94.0 IP) in 16 starts with AAA Tacoma. Went 11-11 with 4.43 ERA in 26 starts for the Mariners in 2012ranked 2nd in AL with 1.42 walks per 9.0 innings (Colon - 1.36).