JackZ is just showing off now
Update: The Mariners and Casey Kotchman have avoided arbitration agreeing on a 1 year deal for $3.52 million
The Mariners have signed Ryan Garko to a 1 year deal for $550,000 with potential added incentives pushing the contract to $1.75 million if Garko reaches 600 PA’s (not very likely). Obviously, this is another great move by Jack Zduriencik and the Mariners. Given his ability to mash left-handed pitching, Garko forms a nice platoon option with Casey Kotchman. That said, a lot of speculation is now being made regarding who the pitcher is the Mariners will bring in, and if the Mariners will really go with an 11 man pitching staff out of spring training. I’ll address the potential starting pitcher that could be brought in with a later post, but here’s some opinions throughout the M’s blogosphere on recent trendy topics:
Larry Stone has a couple nice articles up regarding Jack Zduriencik’s press release concerning Ryan Garko, as well as the amazing attendance at FanFest this past weekend
Larry Larue details the recent turnover from last years opening day roster, and mentions that the Mariners could invite Mike Sweeney to spring training to help him catch on with another ball club
Dave Cameron of USS Mariner thinks the M’s will end up going with an 11 man pitching staff out of spring training
Jeff Sullivan over at Lookout Landing has a nice article up regarding Playoff Odds and the Value of Volatility
ProballNW breaks down the details of Garko’s contract/playing time and Jon takes a look at the current lineup breakdowns
Chris Crawford of Prospect Insider thinks the Mariners will opt against using an 11 man pitching staff, and believes JackZ might have one more big move up his sleeve
The guys of SodoMojo have another post up regarding Griffey’s value to the Mariners. Griffin Cooper also has posted his chat with hotstove.com
Section 331 details her adventures at FanFest this past weekend
