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SEATTLE MARINERS
2005 finish: 69-93, 4th place in AL West
Manager: Mike Hargrove (2nd season)
Free agents: LHP Jamie Moyer, RHP Shigetoshi Hasegawa, IF Dave Hansen, IF Pokey Reese, RHP Jeff Nelson
On the block: RHP Joel Pineiro, RHP Ryan Franklin, IF/OF Mike Morse
Looking for: Starting pitching, left-handed bat, left fielder, catcher, relievers
Long gone: LHP Bobby Madritsch
What’s going on: The M’s exercised a $6.25-million option on closer Eddie Guardado, but with the possible exception of 43-year-old Jamie Moyer, the other free agents won’t be back. The big need for starting pitching could lead to Moyer returning at a lesser salary. They also figure to pursue the top free agents, led by A.J. Burnett and Matt Morris. Brian Giles is arguably the best outfield bat on the free-agent market, and will draw interest here as well, as they desperately need power in the outfield or at DH. The other option could be a trade, as they had interest in signing Carlos Delgado last winter, and are interested once again. Japanese free agent catcher Kenji Jojima is another target, as veteran Dan Wilson has announced his retirement, leaving Yorvit Torrealba and Rene Rivera as the club’s top two catchers. They didn’t exercise options on Shigetoshi Hasegawa and Pokey Reese, so neither will return. Injured lefty Bobby Madritsch was claimed on waivers by Kansas City. Front-office consultant and former GM Pat Gillick is the Phillies’ new general manager.
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