Sunday, March 2, 2014

Goodyear Ballpark SEATTLE MARINERS (3-0) at CLEVELAND INDIANS (2-1)

Game #4 Road #2

TODAYS GAME INFORMATION

Starting Pitchers: LHP Randy Wolf vs. RHP Aaron Harang 1:05 pm MT/12:05 pm PT Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record................................... 3-0 PEORIA STADIUM............................. 3-0 Home Record.................................... 2-0 Road Record..................................... 1-0 Current Streak................................... W3

TODAYS TILTthe Mariners continue their 38th spring training today with a road game vs. the Cleveland Indians (2-1) at Goodyear Ballparktoday is the fourth 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 ArizonaLH Randy Wolf will start on the mound against Indians RH Aaron Harang.

PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)

TODAY: Mariners at Indians 1:05 pm 710 ESPN Seattle SEA Wolf*, Carraway, Farquhar, Kensing, Wilhelmsen, Luetge*, Bawcom, Beimel CLE Harang, Bauer, Shaw, Hagadone*, Hynes*, Guilmet, Banwart MONDAY: Mariners vs. Colorado (ss) 1:05 pm 710 ESPN Seattle (delay) COL Anderson*, Lopez, Scahill, Aquino*, Gray, Kahnle, Martin SEA Beavan, Fernandez*, R. Ramirez, Rogers, Miner, LaFromboise* MONDAY: Mariners at Reds 1:05 pm SEA E. Ramirez, Ruffin, Furbush*, Kensing, Hill*, Medina, Leone CIN Simon, Rogers, Chapman*, Guillon*, Hayes, Lorenzen, Contreras, Stephenson TUESDAY: Mariners at Dodgers 1:05 pm MLB.tv/MLB Network (delay) SEA Hernandez, Noesi, Kohlscheen, Gillheeney*, Smith, Bawcom, Arias LAD TBA
* left-handed pitcher

THE COUNTDOWN
29 days to Opening Day, 3/31 at LAA 37 days to Home Opener, 4/8 vs. LAA

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 3.........................Colorado (1:05) @Cincinnati (1:05) March 4...................@LA Dodgers (1:05) March 5....................... Cleveland (1:05) March 6...................@Chicago-AL (1:05) March 7....................... Cincinnati (1:05) March 8...............@San Francisco (1:05) @LA Dodgers (7:05) March 9...............................Texas (1:05) March 10.................. Kansas City (1:05) @Arizona (7:10) Bold - Peoria Stadium

BY THE NUMBERS

TOURING THE VALLEYSeattle hits the road for the first time this spring (meaning leaving Peoria) to face the Indians in Goodyearthe Mariners will tour 9 Cactus League stadiums this spring, including the Cubs new digs in Mesa. GENTLEMAN, START YOUR ENGINESthere is a good chance there will be some traffic (and noise) around the Mariners game today in Goodyearthe NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event starts at 1:00 pm today at Phoenix International Raceway, 9 miles from Goodyear Ballparkwould be a good doubleheader for former Mariners beat writer Kirby Arnold, who is a NASCAR afficianado. VS. THE INDIANSthe Mariners are 3-4 vs. the Indians since they moved back to the Cactus League in 2009 at their facility in Goodyearwent 1-1 vs. The Tribe last spring, each winning on the roadoverall are 27-41-3 in Cactus League play, including 1977-92 when the team trained in Tucson at Hi Corbett Field (were in Winter Haven, FL from 1993-2008). THATS A LOT OF GAMEStodays starting pitchers, Randy Wolf and Aaron Harang, are two of the most veteran pitchers currently in baseballWolf (132-117, 376 G/368 GS, 14 MLB seasons) and Harang (110-116, 325 G/319 GS, 12 MLB seasons) have combined to pitch in 701 Major League gamesboth are non-roster invitees competing for starting rotation spots. ALL HE DOES IS HITRobinson Cano is batting .750 (3x4) and reached base in 4 of his 5 plate appearances this spring (3 singles, walk)over the last 5 seasons (2009-2013), Cano has combined to bat .314 (978x3118) with 224 doubles, 13 triples, 142 home runs and 513 RBI. LOMOLogan Morrison (not on todays travel roster) is batting .800 (4x5) with a double and 2 RBI in 2 Cactus League gamesMorrison went 2-for-2 with a sac fly vs. the Padres (2/27) and 2-for-3 with a double and RBI 3/1 vs. the Angels. SWINGING THE BATSMariners hitters are batting .362 (38x105) with 13 extra-base hits (10 2B, 3 HR) in the first three Cactus League gameslead all MLB teams in spring batting averagehave recorded 10+ hits in all three games so far. AND PITCHINGthe Mariners have outscored their opponent (Padres & Angels) 24-5 in the first three gamesthe pitching staff has combined for a 1.08 ERA (3 ER, 25.0 IP), with the starters yet to allow a run in 6.0 inningsSeattle pitchers have also yet to allow a home run. 3-0, DO I HEAR 4-0?the Mariners are off to a 3-0 start for the 6th time in club history, and the first time since 1994Seattle also started Cactus League play 3-0 in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1994 have started spring play 4-0 four times, last in 1994the Mariners (3-0), Diamondbacks (3-2), Tigers (3-2), Marlins (3-0) and Blue Jays (3-1) are the only teams with 3 wins this spring. WHAT TIME IS IT ANYWAY?for those wondering, Arizona is currently one hour ahead of Seattle timewhen the clocks change for Daylight Saving Time on March 9, Seattle and Peoria will be on the same timeso, todays game starts at 12:05 pm in Seattle (1:05 pm in Peoria). RADIO NOTEStodays game vs. the Indians will be broadcast live on 710 ESPN Seattle, the Mariners Radio Network and for subscribers via Mariners.comRick Rizzs and Aaron Goldsmith will call todays action from Goodyear Ballpark27 of the 33 spring games will be carried on 710 ESPN Seattle, the Mariners flagship radio stationof the 27 broadcasts, 20 will be carried live, and 7 midweek games will be aired on a tape-delayed basis at 7 p.m. PT (3/3 at CIN, 3/5 vs. CLE, 3/13 at ARI, 3/19 vs. MIL, 3/20 at CHI, 3/24 vs. CWS, 3/26 at TEX), except March 19 and 26, which will be delayed until 8 pm, following one-hour versions of the Cactus League Reportthe 7 tape-delayed games will be available live, free-of-charge on Mariners.com. HEY BOB, DID YOU KNOW?that todays Mariners starting pitcher Randy Wolf is taking the mound in a game for the first time since Sept. 22, 2012 when he started for the Orioles vs. the Red Sox?Wolf did not pitch last season recovering from Tommy John surgery on his left elbow.

Home runs Mariners pitchers have allowed in the first 3 games.

.362 .800 1.08 3-0 68

Mariners team batting average (38x105), recording 10+ hits in all 3 games.

Logan Morrison is 4-for-5 with a double and 2 RBI in 2 Cactus League games.

Mariners team ERA (3 ER, 25.0 IP), including 6.0 scoreless innings by starters.

Mariners are off to a perfect 3-0 start in spring training play.

Players currently on the Major League Spring Training roster (40 roster + 28 non-roster).

THE ROSTER
The spring roster is currently at 68 players, including 36 pitchers (17 non-roster), 7 catchers (4 nonroster), 14 infielders (4 non-roster) and 11 outfielders (3 non-roster)of the 36 pitchers, 25 are right-handers and 11 left-handers51 of the 68 players were part of the Mariners organization last season, and 29 played with Seattle in the Majors.

ON THE AIR
Todays game will be broadcast live on ESPN 710 SeattleRick Rizzs (29th season with the Mariners) and Aaron Goldsmith (2nd season with the Mariners) will call todays action from the Goodyear Ballpark Press Box28 of the 33 spring games will be broadcast on 710 ESPN Seattle.

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2014 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES MARCH 2, 2014 AT CLEVELAND INDIANS

TODAYS STARTING PITCHER -- #28 RANDY WOLF (LHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2013 Injured - Did Not Pitch 2014 SPRING 0-0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- MLB Totals 132-117 4.20 376 368 13 9 2268.0 2231 1128 1058 287 810 1767

2014 Spring Training: Scheduled to make his first spring start tomorrow vs. the Indians in Goodyear. Did not pitch last season, recovering from Tommy John surgery on his left elbow performed Oct. 30, 2012 by Dr. Lewis Yocum. Last pitched in the Majors in 2012, combining to make 30 appearances (26 starts) with the Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles Appeared in 376 games (368 starts) during 14-season Major League career with the Phillies (1999-2006), Dodgers (2007, 2009), Padres (2008), Astros (2008), Brewers (2010-12) and Orioles (2012). 368 starts are 5th-most among active pitchers and 2,268.0 innings pitched are 6th-most. Logged 7 seasons with 30-or-more starts (last: 33 in 2011) and 6 seasons with 200-or-more innings pitched (last: 212.1 IP in 2011). Over a three-season stretch from 2009-2011 with the Dodgers and Brewers, combined to go 37-29 with a 3.70 ERA, while logging at least 200.0 innings and 30 starts in each season. Originally selected by the Phillies in the 2nd round of the 1997 June Draft out of Pepperdine University.

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH

#78 Andrew Carraway (rhp):
2014 Spring Training: Scheduled to make his first appearance of the spring today. Spent majority of 2013 season with AAA Tacomawas 6-8 with a 5.61 ERA (74 ER, 118.2 IP) in 22 starts. Named Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for April 22-28 after taking a no-hitter into the 7th inning April 22 at Las Vegas. Among Mariners minor leaguers ranked 7th in strikeouts (98) and innings pitched (133.2). College teammates with Mariners farmhands John Hicks, Danny Hultzen and Steven Proscia at the University of Virginia. Originally selected by Seattle in the 12th round of the 2009 June Draft out of the University of Virginia.

#97 Joe Beimel (lhp):

2014 Spring Training: 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.

#54 Tom Wilhelmsen (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: Retired all three batters he faced, striking out one on 2/27 vs. SD. Went 0-3 with 24 saves and a 4.12 ERA in 59 appearances in 2013 in his third Major League season. Recorded 24 saves before moving into middle relief role in early August. Ranks 8th in Mariners history with 53 career saves. Opened season 11-for-11 in save opportunities with a 0.50 ERA (1 ER, 18.0 IP) April 1-May 16, but posted a 5.71 ERA (26 ER, 41.0 IP) with 28 walks in 42 appearances beginning with first blown save May 20 at Cleveland. With AAA Tacoma from Aug. 5-31, going 0-1, 10.50 ERA in 8 G.

#44 Lucas Luetge (lhp):

2014 Spring Training: Struck out two in 1.0 ShO frame on 2/27 vs. SD (1 BB). Went 1-3 with a 4.86 ERA (20 ER, 37.0 IP) in 35 games over three stints with the Mariners last season. Went 0-0 with 1 save and a 4.35 ERA (15 ER, 31.0 IP) in 22 games with AAA Tacoma. In two Major League seasons (2012-13), held left-handed batters to a .219 batting average with 4 extra-base hits. Acquired by Seattle from Milwaukee in the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 8, 2011originally selected by Milwaukee in the 21st round of the 2008 June Draft out of Rice University.

#80 Jonathan Arias (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: Scheduled to make his first appearance of the spring today. Split last season between AA Jackson and AAA Tacoma, appearing in 44 games (2 starts). Averaged 10.35 strikeouts per 9.0 innings pitched (92 strikeouts, 80.0 IP) between AA and AAA. During minor league career (159 appearances) has averaged 9.82 K/9.0 IP. Played his first three pro seasons (2006-2008) as a catcher before making pitching debut in 2009.

#38 Logan Bawcom (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: Scheduled to make his first appearance of the spring today. Spent the entire 2013 season with AAA Tacoma posting a 2.91 ERA and 21 saves in 51 games. Led all Mariners minor leaguers with 21 saves (in 24 opportunities)named the Tacoma Rainiers Pitcher of the Year. Posted 47 saves over last two seasons (2012-2013), trailing only Jose Valdez (DET) for the minor league lead over that span. Acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers with Leon Landry (of) in exchange for Brandon League (rhp) on July 30, 2012. Played college baseball at the University of Texas-Arlington.

#40 Danny Farquhar (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: Retired all three batters he faced on 2/27 vs. SD, striking out one. Converted 16 of 18 save opportunities after moving into closer role Aug. 3 at Baltimore, tying for 3rd-most in the Majors behind Greg Holland (19) and Craig Kimbrel (18) during that span. Retired 21 consecutive batters July 28-Aug. 7, tied for the 4th-longest streak by a relief pitcher in club history. Averaged 12.77 K/9.0 IP (79 K, 55.2 IP) to set a club record by a relief pitcher, and rank 4th among AL relievers. Recorded 79 strikeouts, 2nd-most by a rookie reliever in club history (Enrique Romo, 92 in 1977)strikeout rate of 12.77 K/9.0 IP was highest by a rookie in club history. Recorded 11 saves in August, T2nd-most in a month in club historytrailed only 13 saves by Kazuhiro Sasaki (April 2001), and tied the 11 saves by J.J. Putz (June 2007) and Norm Charlton (September 1995). Allowed 2 HR in 46 appearancesended the season not allowing a HR in final 36.1 IP. Acquired by Seattle from New York (AL) as part of trade for Ichiro Suzuki on July 23, 2012.

TOMORROWS STARTING PITCHER -- #49 BLAKE BEAVAN (RHP)

YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2013 SEATTLE 0-2 6.13 12 2 0 0 39.2 46 27 27 8 8 27 Tacoma 6-6 5.55 16 16 0 0 94.0 120 61 58 15 23 47 2014 SPRING 0-0 0.00 1 0 0 0 2.0 1 0 0 0 1 1 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: Made spring debut in relief on 2/27 vs. SD, tossing 2.0 shutout frames (1H, 1 BB, 1 K). Had two separate stints with the Mariners, April 1-30 and June 6-July 11, appearing in 12 games, 2 starts. Went 0-1 with a 5.28 ERA (17 ER, 29.0 IP) in 10 relief appearances and 0-1 with an 8.44 ERA (10 ER, 10.2 IP) in 2 startshad never appeared in a game in relief in his pro or amateur career prior to 2013. Finished 6-6 with a 5.55 ERA (58 ER, 94.0 IP) in 16 starts with AAA Tacoma. Went 11-11 with 4.43 ERA in 26 starts for the Mariners in 2012ranked 2nd in AL with 1.42 walks per 9.0 innings (Colon - 1.36).