Mariners signed RHP David Pauley to a minor league contract.
The 26-year-old is 65-64 with a 3.98 ERA in nine minor league seasons, but has posted a horrific 9.53 ERA in 28 1/3 career major league innings. He has no fantasy upside and will serve as organizational depth for the M's.
Mariners outrighted RHP Yusmiero Petit to Triple-A Tacoma.
The Mariners designated Petit for assignment last week after claiming him off waivers from the Diamondbacks earlier this offseason. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 5.57 career ERA over parts of four seasons in the majors. As an extreme flyball pitcher, he could see more success with the Mariners if he can ever crack their rotation.
Mariners outrighted RHP Gaby Hernandez to Triple-A Tacoma.
He was designated for assignment last weekend, but drew no interest on the waiver wire. Hernandez was acquired from the Marlins for Arthur Rhodes at the 2008 trade deadline. The 24-year-old posted a 5.23 ERA in 146 1/3 innings at Triple-A last year, and will return for another year of service in Tacoma.
Mariners signed RHP Levale Speigner to a minor league contract.
Remember in June 2007 when the Nationals acquired Speigner from the Twins for outfielder Darnell McDonald? No? Don't worry, there won't be a quiz. Speigner, a former Rule 5 pick of Washington's, posted a ghastly 9.19 ERA in 48 innings for the Nats between 2007-2008. He's been much better in the minors -- with a career 3.37 ERA in seven seasons -- and will provide Seattle's Triple-A affiliate with another arm.
Cliff Lee underwent minor surgery Monday to remove a loose bone spur in his left foot, according to the Tacoma News Tribune's Ryan Divish.
Lee pitched well into the 2009 postseason and showed no foot issues, so it's probably safe to trust that the procedure was indeed minor. The 31-year-old was 14-13 with a 3.22 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and six complete games between the Indians and Phillies last year. He's expected to resume baseball activities in two-to-three weeks and should be fine by Opening Day.
Mariners signed Erik Bedard to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with an $8 million mutual option for 2011.
He could make up to $8.5 million with incentives. The left-hander posted a 2.82 ERA in 15 starts for the Mariners in 2009, but missed most of the second half of the season with shoulder problems, eventually undergoing season-ending surgery in August. He likely won't be a significant factor until mid-season.
Mariners designated RHP Yusmiero Petit for assignment.
Petit was claimed off waivers from the Diamondbacks earlier this offseason, but is bumped from the 40-man roster to make room for Erik Bedard. The 24-year-old right-hander has a 5.57 career ERA over parts of four seasons in the majors and is an extreme flyball pitcher.
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