Thursday, March 20, 2014

Cubs Park SEATTLE MARINERS (14-6-3)

at CHICAGO CUBS (10-13)

Game #24 Road #13

TODAYS GAME INFORMATION

Starting Pitchers: RHP Erasmo Ramirez (2-0, 1.42) vs. RHP Jeff Samardzija (0-0, 6.39) 1:05 pm Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle (delay) TV: MLB.tv/MLB Network (delay)
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record..............................14-6-3 PEORIA STADIUM..........................6-5-1 Home Record.................................5-5-1 Road Record..................................9-1-2 Current Streak.....................................L1

TODAYS TILTthe Mariners (14-6-3) continue their 38th spring training tonight with a road game vs. the Chicago Cubs (10-13) at Cubs Park in Mesamarks the 24th 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 Arizonaright-hander Erasmo Ramirez (2-0, 1.42) will start todays game vs. Cubs right-hander Jeff Samardzija (0-0, 6.39). PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change) TODAY: Mariners at Cubs 1:05 pm 710 ESPN (delay)/MLB Network SEA E. Ramirez, Beimel*, Medina, Rodney, Leone, Kohlscheen CHI Samardzija, Grimm, Parker, Russell*
*Felix Hernandez, Lucas Luetge, Charlie Furbush will pitch in a minor league game*

THE COUNTDOWN
11 days to Opening Day, 3/31 at LAA 19 days to Home Opener, 4/8 vs. LAA

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 21..................... San Diego (7:05) March 22..................... at Oakland (1:05) ...................................at Colorado (1:10) March 23........................ Oakland (1:05) March 24.................. Chicago-AL (1:05) Bold - Peoria Stadium

FRIDAY: Mariners vs. Padres SD Kennedy SEA Paxton*, Miner, Smith, Farquhar SATURDAY: Mariners at As SEA Baker OAK Kazmir* SATURDAY: Mariners at Rockies SEA Elias* COL Anderson*
* left-handed pitcher

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RECENT RESULTS
March 14........................... T, 2-2 at COL March 15.......................... L, 6-13 vs. SF March 16.......................... W, 5-3 at LAA March 18............................ T, 5-5 vs. SD March 19.......................... L, 7-9 vs. MIL

1:10 pm

BY THE NUMBERS

.429 .556 1.42 4

CHECKING OUT THE NEW DIGSthe Mariners play their first game at Cubs Park in Mesa today, the new spring training home of the Chicago Cubsmarks the first new Cactus League stadium the Mariners will play in since 2011 when Salt River Fields at Talking Stick debuted as the home of the Rockies and Diamondbacks. POOR KIDSstarter Felix Hernandez is scheduled to throw in a minor league game against the Brewers high-A affiliate this morning at the Peoria Sports Complexleft-handed pitchers Charlie Furbush and Lucas Luetge are also scheduled to throw in a minor league game at noon today. ALL HE DOES IS HITRobinson Cano has recorded a hit in 9 of his 10 Cactus League games, including a current 7-game hitting streak (.571/12x21)overall Cano is batting .556 (15x27) with 2 doubles, 4 runs scored, 8 RBI and 3 walks (.600 OBP, .630 SLG, 1.230 OPS)dating back to 2006 spring training with the Yankees, Cano has combined to bat .347 (177x510) with 37 doubles, 3 triples, 17 home runs and 98 RBI in 174 Grapefruit and Cactus League gamesCano has struck out only one time in 30 plate appearances. MILLER TIMEshortstop Brad Miller ranks among Cactus League leaders in several offensive categories, including the circuit leader in slugging percentage (1.000), triples (4), total bases (38) and runs scored (13)also ranks 2nd in extra-base hits (9), 2nd in batting average (.447/17x38), T2nd in home runs (4), 3rd in on-base percentage (.512) and T6th in hits (17)he has recorded multi-hit games in 6 of his last 7 starts, batting .636 (14x22) over that stretch. ACK ATTACKleft fielder Dustin Ackley has recorded a hit in 14 of 15 games this spring, and is batting .429 (18x42) with 9 runs scored, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run and 11 RBIamong Cactus League leaders, ranks 3rd in batting average (.429), T3rd in hits (18), T5th in on-base percentage (.467) and 9th in slugging percentage (.667). TWO OUTS, SO WHAT?59 of Seattles 155 runs scored, have come with two outs, including 51 2-out RBIMichael Saunders leads the team with 6 2-out RBI. TIE GAMESthe Mariners have recorded 3 ties this spring (3/10 at ARI, 3/14 at COL, 3/18 vs. SD) marks the sixth time in the last seven springs to record at least one tiethe three tie games actually tie a club record, matching 2005 (13-16-3), 2008 (13-16-3) and 2009 (16-18-3). SPRING SAUNDERSMichael Saunders is T2nd in the Cactus League with 12 RBI6 of 12 RBI have been 2-out RBI, and has driven in at least one run in 8 of his last 10 gamesoverall is batting .333 (11x33) with 4 runs scored, 2 doubles, 1 home runs, 12 RBI, .400 on-base percentage and a .485 slugging percentage (.885 OPS). SINGLE-GAME TICKETS ON SALEsingle-game tickets for the 2014 season are currently on saletickets will be available without a service charge at the Safeco Field Box Office and Seattle Mariners Team Stores. CACTUS LEAGUE NUGGETS
Dustin Ackley leads the team in innings played (83.0) and games started (15). The Mariners are T2nd in the Cactus League with 22 home runs (Cubs lead with 25 HR). Mariners relievers rank 5th in the Cactus League with a 3.98 ERA (58 ER, 131.0 IP).

Dustin Ackley is batting .429 (18x42) with 9 runs scored 5 2B, 3B, HR and 11 RBI in 15 Cactus League games.

Robinson Cano is batting .556 (15x27) with 2 doubles and 8 RBI in 10 Cactus League games.

ERA of Erasmo Ramirez (2 ER, 12.2 IP) in 4 appearances (3 starts) this spring.

Brad Miller is tied for T4th in the Cactus League with 4 home runs and T1st with 4 triples.

16

16 different Mariners have combined for the team total 22 home runs, including the first spring longballs from Mike Zunino and Kyle Seager yesterday.

14-6-3

The Mariners are one of two teams to record 14 wins in spring play (CLE, 15).

THE ROSTER
The spring roster is at 39 players: 23 pitchers (8 non-roster), 3 catchers (1 non-roster), 7 infielders (0 non-roster) and 6 outfielders (1 non-roster).

ON THE AIR
Todays game will be broadcast on ESPN 710 Seattle on tape delay starting at 7 pm and live on Mariners.com Rick Rizzs (29th season) & Aaron Goldsmith (2nd season) will call todays action27 of 33 spring games will be broadcast on 710 ESPN Seattlethe Cubs will broadcast the game on MLB. tv and delayed on MLB Network.

DID YOU KNOW?that the Mariners are 9-1-2 when wearing their road gray uniforms (pants) this spring?when playing away from Peoria Stadium, Seattle has gone 8-1-2, including going undefeated (2 ties) in the last 10 games that involve a bus ride.

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2014 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES MARCH 20, 2014 AT CHICAGO CUBS

TODAYS STARTING PITCHER -- #50 ERASMO RAMIREZ (RHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2013 Jackson 0-0 1.80 1 1 0 0 5.0 3 2 1 0 2 3 Tacoma 3-3 3.09 7 7 0 0 43.2 43 17 15 4 14 42 SEATTLE 5-3 4.98 14 13 0 0 72.1 79 44 40 12 26 57 Everett 0-0 1.69 1 1 0 0 5.1 6 2 1 0 1 10 2014 SPRING 2-0 1.42 4 3 0 0 12.2 11 4 2 0 2 10 MLB Totals 6-6 4.25 30 21 0 0 131.1 126 70 62 18 38 105 MiLB Totals 44-20 3.16 103 97 2 1 586.2 574 263 206 39 102 472

2014 Spring Training: 2-0, 1.42 in 4 G, 3 GS this spring...allowed 1 R in 4.0 IP in relief 3/14 at COL (4 H, 1 BB, 3 K)...tossed 4.0 ShO IP, allowing just 1 hit, 3.8 at SF (4 K)...worked 2.2 IP and was hurt by defense 3/3 at CIN (2.2 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 0 BB,2 K)...made Cactus League debut 2/27 vs. SD, facing just 7 batters in 2.0 innings (aided by double play) in the Mariners Spring Training opener. Went 5-3 with a 4.98 ERA (40 ER, 72.1 IP) in 14 G/13 GS over two stints with the Mariners last season. Averaged 3.24 walks per 9.0 innings (26 BB), compared to his rookie rate of 1.83 BB/9.0 IP in 2012 (12 BB in 59.0 IP). Started the season on the minor league disabled list (April 11-May 28) with right triceps tendinitis. Pitched for Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan Winter League (3-1, 2.86 ERA, 6 GS).

#31 Yoervis Medina (rhp):

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH

2014 Spring Training: 0-0-1, 1.29 in 6 G this spring: SV #1 3/16 at LAA (1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K)...allowed 1 ER in 1.0 IP 3/13 at AZ...2.0 IP, 0 ER 3/10 vs. KC (1 H, 2 K)...1.0 ShO IP 3/7 vs. CIN (1 H, 1 GIDP)...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.

#97 Joe Beimel (lhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 4.50 in 4 G: 1ER in 1.0 IP 3/8 at SF...1.0 ShO IP 3/5 vs. CLE w/K, pick-off (1 H)...ShO IP 3/2 at CLE...allowed a leadoff double before retiring the next three (43, 63, 9) on 2/27 vs. SD (run scored). Spent last season with AAA Gwinnett in the Atlanta Braves system after signing in May. Did not pitch in 2012 recovering from Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. Last pitched in the Majors in 2011 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Veteran of 11 Major League seasons with the Pirates, Dodgers, Rockies, Twins, Rays and Nationalsappeared in 567 MLB games.

#56 Fernando Rodney (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 15.75 in 5 G: allowed 1 ER in 1.0 IP (2 H, 1 BB, 2 K) 3/18 vs. SD...charged w/3 ER in 0.1 IP and was ejected for arguing balls/strikes on 3/15 vs. SF...1.0 ShO IP 3/12 vs. CHC, stranding the only hit allowed...allowed 1 ER in 1.0 IP in spring debut 3/6 at CWS...allowed 2 R on 2 H in 0.2 IP 3/9 vs. TEX (BB, K). Signed by Seattle as a free agent on February 13, 2013. went 5-4 with 37 saves and a 3.38 ERA (25 ER, 66.2 IP) in 68 relief appearances with Tampa Bay in 2013. Over the last two seasons with the Rays he combined to record 85 saves with a 1.91 ERA in 144 relief appearances (76 in 12, 68 in 12)during this two-year stretch, he ranked 2nd among AL relievers in saves and ERA, while ranking 3rd in appearances. In 12 Major League seasons with the Tigers (2002-2009), Angels (20010-11) and Rays (2012-13), is 29-44 with 172 saves and a 3.70 ERA in 563 career relief appearances. In 2012 he finished 5th in the BBWAA AL Cy Young voting, recording 48 saves and a 0.60 ERA (5 ER, 74.2 IP), the lowest by a relief pitcher in Major League history (min. 50.0 IP).

#71 Dominic Leone (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0-1, 1.23 in 7 G: BS, allowing 1 ER in 1.0 IP 3.18 vs. SD...1.0 ShO IP 3/14 at COL (1 H, 1 K)...2.0 ShO IP 3/10 at AZ (2 K); retired all 6 BF...1.0 ShO IP 3/7 vs. CIN...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.

#82 Stephen Kohlscheen (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: Re-assigned to minor league camp 3/5...0-0-1, 4.50 in 3 G...2.0 ShO IP (3 K) 3/10 vs. KC...gave up solo HR in 1.0 IP 3/4 at LAD...allowed 1 ER in 1.0 IP 3/1 vs. LAA (2 H). Made 41 relief appearances for AA Jackson last season, posting 7-3 record with a 2.30 ERA (17 ER, 66.2 IP). Led all Southern League relievers in strikeouts per 9.0 innings (11.48), while ranking 4th in opponent average (.203) and 5th in fewest baserunners per 9.0 innings (9.86). Selected by the Mariners in the 45th round of the 2010 June Draft out of Auburn University. Led Cowley College (Arkansas City, KS) to the 2009 Junior College World Series.

TOMORROWS STARTING PITCHER -- #65 JAMES PAXTON (LHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2013 Tacoma 8-11 4.45 28 26 2 1 145.2 158 84 72 10 58 131 SEATTLE 3-0 1.50 4 4 0 0 24.0 15 5 4 2 7 21 2014 SPRING 0-0 2.08 4 4 0 0 13.0 13 4 3 1 1 8 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, 2.08 in 4 GS: ND in 4.0 IP 3/15 vs. SF (4.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K); left with lead...worked 4.0 IP 3/10 at AZ (4.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 K)...3.0 ShO IP 3/5 vs. CLE (2 H, 1 K)...made spring debut by retiring all 6 BF in 2.0 innings 2/28 at SD (1 K). Went 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA (4 ER, 24.0 IP) in 4 starts as a September call-up last season. Made Major League debut Sept. 7 vs. Tampa Bay (6.0,4,2,1,1,3,HR), recording the win. Recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts Sept. 24 vs. Kansas City in fourth career start (7.0,4,0,0,0,10)joined Oaklands Dan Straily (11 Ks, 0 BB 4/5 vs. HOU) as the only other AL rookie pitcher to record 10+ Ks in a start in 2013 without issuing a walk. His 1.50 ERA was the 2nd-lowest mark for a pitcher in first 4 starts with the Mariners (not necessarily first four career starts)Felix Hernandez tops the list, with a 1.24 ERA (4 ER, 29.0 IP) in his first 4 career starts Aug. 4-20, 2005. Limited opponents to a .172 (15x87) avg, including .141 (10x71) vs. right-handed batters. Spent majority of season with AAA Tacoma, going 8-11 with a 4.45 ERA (70 ER, 145.2 IP) in 28 games/26 starts. Ranked T3rd in the PCL in strikeouts and starts, while ranking 5th among league starters averaging 8.04 strikeouts per 9.0 innings. Listed by Baseball America as the Mariners No. 3 prospect heading into the season (No. 99 overall prospect). Selected by Seattle in the 4th round of the 2010 June Draft out of the University of Kentucky.