Saturday, March 8, 2014

Scottsdale Stadium SEATTLE MARINERS (7-3) at SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (6-3)

Game #11 Road #6

TODAYS GAME INFORMATION

Starting Pitchers: RHP Erasmo Ramirez (1-0, 1.93) vs. Ryan Vogelsong (1-0, 1.80) 1:05 pm MT/12:05 pm PT Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle/Mariners.com TV: MLB.tv
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record................................... 7-3 PEORIA STADIUM............................. 4-2 Home Record.................................... 3-2 Road Record..................................... 4-1 Current Streak.....................................L1

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

TODAYS TILTSthe Mariners (7-3) continue their 38th spring training today with a split-squd, daynight doubleheader vs. the San Francisco Giants (6-3) in the afternoon game and vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers (4-4-2) in the evening gameboth games are on the roadtoday marks the 11th and 12th games 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 ArizonaRH Erasmo Ramirez (1-0, 1.93) will make his third spring start, while the Giants will start RH Ryan Vogelsong (1-0, 1.80)RH Blake Beavan (0-0, 1.80) will start tonights game vs. Dodgers RH Josh Beckett (0-0, 0.00).

PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)

SATURDAY: Mariners at Giants 1:05 pm 710 ESPN (live) SEA E. Ramirez, Noesi, Ruffin, Beimel*, Guiape, Shackleford SF Vogelsong, Affeldt*, Lopez*, Petit, Romo, Casilla, Dunning, Reifer, Tobin SATURDAY: Mariners at Dodgers (ss) 7:05 pm SEA Beavan, Kensing, Carraway, Farquhar, Arias LAD Beckett SUNDAY: Mariners vs. Rangers 1:05 pm TEX Lewis, Tepesch, Cotts*, Frasor, R. Perez*, Burns SEA Hernandez, Miner, Wilhelmsen, Luetge, Leone
* left-handed pitcher

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 8...................@LA Dodgers (7:05) March 9...............................Texas (1:05) March 10.................. Kansas City (1:05) @Arizona (7:10) March 11....................@LA Angels (1:10) March 12.................. Chicago-NL (7:05) March 13........................@Arizona (1:10) Bold - Peoria Stadium

MLB Network (live)

710 ESPN (live)

RECENT RESULTS
March 1................ W, 5-3 (7 inn) vs. LAA March 2............................. L, 3-6 at CLE March 3.............................W, 6-5 at CIN ....................................... W, 8-1 vs. COL March 4............................ W, 4-1 at LAD March 5............................L, 5-8 vs. CLE March 6...........................W, 7-4 at CWS March 7.......................... L, 9-10 vs. CIN

WHAT TIME IS IT ANYWAY?for those wondering, Arizona is currently one hour ahead of Seattle timewhen the clocks change (for people outside of Arizona) for Daylight Saving Time early tomorrow morning, Seattle and Peoria will be on the same timetodays game vs. the Giants starts at 12:05 pm in Seattle (1:05 pm in Arizona) and tonights game vs. the Dodgers starts at 6:05 pm in Seattle (7:05 pm in Arizona). LETS PLAY TWOtoday is the second of four planned split-squad days this springwill also play a pair of games Monday (vs. KC and at ARI) and March 22 (at OAK and at COL). GILLESPIE ON FIREoutfielder Cole Gillespie has recorded a hit in each of his last four plate appearances over the last two daysstarting with a pinch-hitting appearance vs. the Dodgers on Thursday, Gillespie has three singles, one double and 5 RBI during this span. MINER ON STRIKEOUT BINGErelief pitcher Zach Miner has struck out 5 of the last 6 batters he has facedMiner has recorded 6 strikeouts in his 3 Cactus League appearances, leading the team in strikeouts (T6th-most among Cactus League relievers). VS. THE GIANTSthe Mariners and Giants meet for the first of two Cactus League games this spring (also: March 15 in Peoria, 1:05 pm)the Mariners went 2-0 vs. the Giants last spring, and are 8-5 over the last 13 spring meetings. BRING ON THE SENIOR CIRCUITthe Mariners are 5-1 vs. National League teams, picking up two wins vs. the Padres and one each vs. the Reds, Dodgers and Rockiesdropped the first game vs. a NL team yesterday in a 10-9 loss vs. the Reds. PITCHING DOMINATIONthe pitching staff has combined for a 3.21 ERA (31 ER, 87.0 IP), the 2ndlowest in the Cactus Leaguehere is a look at the pitching breakdown:
Category W-L-S ERA G IP H R ER HR BB SO Overall 7-3-4 3.21 10 87.0 78 40 31 6 23 52 Starter 3-0-0 2.55 10 24.2 22 9 7 2 5 9 Reliever 4-3-4 3.47 10 62.1 56 31 24 4 18 43

BY THE NUMBERS

Triples over the last 2 games by Stefen Romero, tying for Cactus League lead.

.500 7-3 15 55

Robinson Cano is 6-for-12 with 3 RBI in 5 Cactus League games.

The Mariners and Indians (8-1) are the only teams to record 7 wins so far in spring training play.

Mariners are tied for the Cactus League lead with 15 stolen bases (with MIL).

Players currently on the Spring Training roster (37 roster + 18 non-roster).

THE ROSTER
The spring roster is currently at 55 players after making 13 roster moves yesterdaythe current roster includes 26 pitchers (11 nonroster), 5 catchers (2 non-roster), 13 infielders (3 non-roster) and 9 outfielders (2 non-roster).

THERE IS AN EAST VALLEY, RIGHT?today is the 10th day of Cactus League competition for the Mariners, and the first time to visit the East Valleyup to this point have played 2 games at Camelback Ranch, 2 games at Goodyear Ballpark and 6 games at Peoria Stadiumthe Mariners will tour 9 Cactus League stadiums this spring, including the Cubs new digs in Mesa. HOT HITTING CANORobinson Cano has recorded a hit in 4 of his 5 starts this spring, and is batting .500 (6x12) with 3 runs scored and 3 RBI. EVERYDAY JAMESoutfielder James Jones has played in 8 of the 10 games so far, and is batting .333 (6x18) with 5 runs scored, 1 home run and 4 RBIhe is 2nd on the team behind Stefen Romero (39.0) with 38.0 innings playedhe is also is T6th in the Cactus League with 5 runs scored. ROSTER MOVESthe Mariners trimmed the spring training roster to 55 players with 13 cuts WednesdayDanny Hultzen (LHP) was optioned to AAA Tacoma, and Julio Morban (OF) and Anthony Fernandez (LHP) were optioned to AA JacksonJonathan Arias (RHP), Andrew Carraway (RHP), James Gillheeney (LHP), John Hicks (C), Stephen Kohlscheen (RHP), Gabriel Noriega (INF), Manuel Pia (C), Burt Reynolds (OF), Mark Rogers (RHP) and Chance Rufn (RHP) were all reassigned to minor league camp. HEY AARON, DID YOU KNOW?that Mariners have hit their 8 home runs by 8 different players? Dustin Ackley, Abraham Almonte (leadoff), Nick Franklin, James Jones, Brad Miller, D.J. Peterson, Chris Taylor (grand slam) and Nate Tenbrink have hit Seattles home runs this spring.

ON THE AIR
Todays game vs. the Giants will be broadcast live on ESPN 710 SeattleRick Rizzs (29th season with the Mariners), Aaron Goldsmith (2nd season with the Mariners) and Mike Blowers (8th season with the Mariners) will call todays action from the Scottsdale Stadium Press Box27 of the 33 spring games will be broadcast on 710 ESPN Seattle.

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2014 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES MARCH 8, 2014 AT SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

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 1-0 2.22 2 2 0 0 4.2 6 3 1 0 0 3 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: 1-0, 2.22 in 2 GS this spring...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).

#45 Hector Noesi (rhp):

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 2 G...2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB 3/4 at LAD...4 BF in 1.2 IP 3/1 vs. LAA; induced GIDP from 1st BF, then tossed 1-2-3 frame. Was 0-1, 6.59 (20 ER, 27.1 IP) in 12 appearances (1 start) over four stints with the Mariners in 2013. Was 4-3, 5.00 (43 ER, 77.1 IP) in 17 games (13 starts) with AAA Tacoma and AA Jackson. Started the year with AA Jackson, going 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA (0 ER, 11.0 IP)named Southern League Pitcher of the Week (April 4-14). Pitched for Tigres del Licey in the Dominican Winter League (3-1, 2.30 ERA).

#57 Chance Rufn (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: Re-assigned to minor league camp 3/5...0-0, 0.00 in 1 G this spring: worked 1.1 IP 3/3 at CIN (1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 K). Made 9 relief appearances for the Mariners in 2013 going 0-2 with an 8.38 ERA (9 ER, 9.2 IP). Outrighted to AAA Tacoma on Dec. 23, 2013 after being designated for assignment (Franklin Gutierrez signed as free agent). Split minor league season between AA Jackson (4-4, 3.90 ERA, 16 G/16 GS) and AAA Tacoma (1-2, 3.94 ERA, 15 G/2 GS). Is 1-2 with a 5.60 ERA (17 ER, 27.1 IP) in 24 Major League games combined between Detroit (2011) and Seattle (2011, 2013). Originally selected by the Detroit Tigers in the supplemental first round (48th overall) in the 2010 June Draft out of the University of Texas. He was acquired by the Mariners as the player-to-be-named later in a 6-player trade with the Tigers on July 30, 2011.

#97 Joe Beimel (lhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 3.00 in 3 G: 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.

Mayckol Guaipe (rhp):

from Minor League camp today...2014 Spring Training: has not appeared in an A game this spring. Spent 2013 at High Desert in the Cal League (3-4, 5.64 in 35 G, 3 GS). Split 2012 between Everett (short-A Northwest League) and Clinton (A, Midwest League). Native of Barcelona, Anzoategui, Venezuela, was signed by Seattle in 2006. Bio on page 272 of Mariners Information Guide.

Stephen Shackleford (rhp):

from Minor League camp today...2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 1 G: retired only BF in a A game this spring. Split 2013 between A High Desert in the Cal League (2-2-7, 2.52 in 24 G) and AA Jackson in the Southern League (1-2, 2.89 in 23 G). Did not allow a run in 21 of 24 games with High Desert. Bio is on page 312 of Mariners Information Guide.

TOMORROWS STARTING PITCHER -- #34 FELIX HERNANDEZ (RHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2013 SEATTLE 12-10 3.04 31 31 0 0 204.1 185 74 69 15 46 216 2014 SPRING 1-0 0.00 1 1 0 0 2.0 2 0 0 0 1 1 MLB Totals 110-86 3.20 269 269 23 9 1824.2 1669 722 648 145 526 1703

2014 Spring Training: 1-0, 0.00 in 1 GS this spring: won 3/4 at Dodgers in Cactus League debut (2.0,2,0,0,1,1). Went 12-10 with a 3.04 ERA and 216 strikeouts in 31 starts in his 9th Major League season in 2013. Four-time All-Star (2009, 2011-13) and 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner. Recorded five consecutive seasons of at least 200 strikeouts and 200.0 innings pitched. Over last five seasons (since 2009), has the most quality starts (124) and 2nd-lowest ERA (2.85) in the Majors. Since 2009, has combined to go 71-50 with a 2.85 ERA in 165 startsaveraging 8.6 K/9.0 IP during this span. Threw the 23rd (and most recent) perfect game in MLB history Aug. 15, 2012 vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.