The potential for an elbow problem has slowed down the completion of a new contract between Felix Hernandez and the Mariners, according to a report by ESPN’s Buster Olney Sunday. Citing anonymous sources, Olney wrote that the deal is not close to completion.
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When Washington takes on USC Sunday night, it will be trying to avoid its fourth L.A series sweep under Lorenzo Romar. The Huskies were beaten by both UCLA and USC on the road in 2007, 2008 and 2010.
The Mariners’ search for another Kevin Millwood-type to hold down a spot in the starting rotation until the farm kids grow up added Saturday right-hander Jon Garland, who sat out all of last season recovering from a shoulder injury. He was signed to a minor league deal with an invitation to the major league camp
Jim Sweeney, who coached the Washington State football team from 1968-75, has died at the age of 83. Fresno State, where Sweeney coached for 19 seasons after leaving the Cougars, announced his death late Friday. The school did not provide any details of Sweeney’s passing.
Jesus Montero is on the spot to improve his batting, catching and running skills to hold the No. 1 full-time catching job as the Mariners begin spring training.
Despite shooting just 33 percent, UCLA survived a scare by Washington when senior point guard Larry Drew II hit a fadeaway 15-footer at the buzzer for a 59-57 triumph at half-filled Pauley Pavilion Thursday night. C.J. Wilcox, who led Washington with 15 points, tied the game with a running layin at 10 seconds, but Drew,
The Mariners and veteran free agent starter Joe Saunders are close to a one-year deal, according to CBSSports.com and FoxSports.com. The signing would add a lefty to what would likely have been an all-righty rotation. Hector Noesi is likely losing his spot as the projected No. 5 starter.
The Mariners Thursday signed free agent catcher Kelly Shoppach to a one-year, major league contract. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Mariners designated RHP Shawn Kelley for assignment. The Mariners have 10 days to trade, release or outright Kelley to the minor leagues.
Report says Hernandez will stay a Mariner through age 33 after seven-year deal that will make him the richest pitcher in MLB history.
UW has won four of its past five with UCLA, which features three outstanding freshmen starters in Jordon Adams, Kyle Anderson and Shabazz Muhammad.