Monday, March 24, 2014 Peoria Stadium CHICAGO

WHITE SOX (7-12-5) at SEATTLE MARINERS (16-9-3)

Game #29 Home #14

TODAYS GAME INFORMATION

Starting Pitchers: RHP Erik Johnson (0-1, 7.36) vs. RHP Blake Beavan (2-1, 4.91) 1:05 pm Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle (delay) TV: MLB.tv/CSN Chicago
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record .............................16-9-3 PEORIA STADIUM .........................7-6-1 Home Record ................................6-6-1 Road Record ...............................10-3-2 Current Streak .................................. W1

TODAYS TILTthe Mariners (16-9-3) continue their 38th spring training today with a home game against the Chicago White Sox (1:05 pm, Peoria Stadium)marks the 29th 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 Blake Beavan (2-1, 4.91) will make his sixth spring appearance and fifth start against White Sox right-hander Erik Johnson (0-1, 7.36). PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change) MONDAY: Mariners at White Sox 1:05 pm 710 ESPN(delayed)/MLB.tv/CSN Chicago CWS Johnson, Veal*, Putnam, Purcey* SEA Beavan, Farquhar, Smith, Wilhelmsen, Furbush*, Shackleford, Wood TUESDAY: Mariners at Kansas City SEA Hernandez, Leone, Medina KC Chen* WEDNESDAY: Mariners at Texas SEA E. Ramirez, Noesi TEX Lewis
* left-handed pitcher

THE COUNTDOWN
7 days to Opening Day, 3/31 at LAA 15 days to Home Opener, 4/8 vs. LAA

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 25 .............. at Kansas City (6:05) March 26 ...................... at Texas (12:05) March 27 ................................... Off Day March 28 ......................Colorado (7:05) March 29 .................at Colorado (12:10) Bold - Peoria Stadium

6:05 pm

710 ESPN/MLB Network

12:05 pm

710 ESPN (delay)

RECENT RESULTS
March 18 ........................... T, 5-5 vs. SD March 19 ......................... L, 7-9 vs. MIL March 20 ..........................W, 3-0 at CHI March 21 ...........................L, 2-7 vs. SD March 22 ..........................L, 5-6 at OAK March 22 ..........................L, 3-4 at COL March 23 ....................... W, 6-4 vs. OAK

HAPPY BIRTHDAYleft-hander Lucas Luetge (27) and outfielder Corey Hart (32) are celebrating birthdays today...upcoming birthdays include catcher Mike Zunino (23) tomorrow and Assistant Athletic Trainer Rob Nodine (49) on Wednesday. ROMERO LIKES THE CACTUS LEAGUEStefen Romero is batting .283 (13x46) with 8 extrabase hits (2B 3, 3B 2, HR 3) and 10 RBIafter starting the spring 0-for-16, Romero has caught fire to go 13-for-31 (.419) with 7 of his 8 extra-base hits and 8 of his 10 RBIRomero has played three different positions this spring (LF 16 G/8 GS, RF 5 G/2 GS, 1B 2 G/0 GS) and ranks 5th on the team with 94.0 innings playedover the last three spring trainings with the Mariners, Romero has combined to bat .357 (25x70) with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 5 home runs and 20 RBI. SPRING WALK-OFFthe Mariners recorded a 6-4 walk-off win yesterday, with Stefen Romero blasting a 3-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inningwas Seattles first walk-off win of the spring, and Feb. 25, 2013 when Julio Morban hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 9th to give the Mariners a 9-8 win over the Angelsit was the first spring walk-off home run for Seattle since March 26, 2010 when Ken Griffey Jr. hit a game-ending grand slam for a 6-5 win over the Reds. EXTRA! EXTRA!Seattle ranks 2nd in the Majors this spring with 94 extra-base hits (COL, 101)... the Mariners 58 doubles rank 3rd (COL-66, ATL-62), 10 triples ranks 4th (LAA-14, CIN-12, MIL-11), their 26 home runs rank T3rd while their .438 slugging % comes in at 6th in the Majors. WE WALK THE LINE...the Mariners have walked 93 times this spring, good for 4th in the Cactus League (and the Majors) which leads to Seattle being 7th in the Cactus League with a .342 OBP... Nick Franklin (8) & Michael Saunders (8) lead the team in walks, followed by Justin Smoak (7), Logan Morrison (6) and Mike Zunino (6). HITTING LEADERSRobinson Cano (.462/18x39) and Brad Miller (.438/21x48) are on track to join the top 10 list for all-time Mariners batting average leadersthe cutoff is 50 at-bats, so both players are a little short, but Canos current average would be No. 5 and Miller No. 9 (see chart to right). ALL HE DOES IS HITRobinson Cano has recorded a hit in 11 of his 14 gamesoverall Cano is batting .462 (18x39) with 3 doubles, 4 runs scored, 9 RBI and 4 walks (.512 OBP, .538 SLG, 1.050 OPS)Cano has struck out only one time in 43 plate appearances this spring. MARINERS ALL-TIME SPRING HITTING LEADERS
Player Michael Morse Edgar Martinez Juan Bernhardt Edgar Martinez Robinson Cano^ Chris Shelton Raul Ibaez Edgar Martinez Brad Miller # Ichiro Suzuki Year 2008 1996 1977 1997 2014 2009 2006 2003 2014 2005 Avg .492 .491 .490 .485 .462 .460 .443 .441 .438 .437 AB 65 55 51 68 39 50 61 68 48 71 H 32 27 25 33 18 23 27 30 21 31

BY THE NUMBERS

0.96

ERA of Erasmo Ramirez (2 ER, 18.2 IP) in 5 appearances (4 starts) this spring.

1.428 5

OPS of Brad Miller to lead (tie) all players in the Cactus & Grapefruit Leagues.

Seattle is down to 5 remaining Cactus League gamestwo games will be played at Peoria Stadium and three on the roadSeattle has a workout planned for 4 pm Sunday in Anaheim and the 2014 season opener is next Monday (March 31) vs. the Los Angeles Angels (7:05 pm).

12 18 23

Brad Miller has recorded 12 extra-base hits (HR - 4, 3B - 4, 2B - 4), tying for the Cactus League lead.

Hits by Robinson Cano in 14 Cactus League games (.462/18x39).

Dustin Ackley is leading the Cactus League with 23 hits.

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).

MILLER TIMEshortstop Brad Miller went hitless yesterday, ^ Cano needs 11 AB to qualify # Miller needs 2 AB to qualify but is batting .438 (21x48)has recorded 12 extra-base hits (HR - 4, 3B - 4, 2B - 4)ranks among Cactus League leaders in several offensive categories, including batting average (2nd, .438), slugging percentage (1st, 938), total bases (1st, 45) and runs scored (1st, 15), extra-base hits (T1st, 12), triples (2nd, 4), home runs (T7th, 4) and T2nd in hits (21)he has recorded multi-hit games in 8 of his last 10 starts, batting .563 (18x32) over that stretch. ACK ATTACKDustin Ackley hit a 3-run HR yesterday and has recorded a hit in 17 of 19 games this spring, batting .418 (23x55) with 6 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs and 13 RBIin Cactus League is 1st in hits (23), 6th in on-base percentage (.448), T5th in doubles (6) & 5th in total bases (37). COUNTDOWN IN SINGLE DIGITSthe Mariners season opener vs. the Los Angeles Angels is down to 7 daysthe Mariners and Angels square off March 31 at 7:10 pm in Anaheim. YOU ALREADY KNOWthat Baseball Tonight rated Robinson Cano as the best second baseman in the game...BUT DID YOU KNOW...that their ratings of the top right-handers in the game came out today and Felix Hernandez was at the top of the list?

[minimum 50 at-bats]

ON THE AIR
Todays game vs. the White Sox will be broadcast on ESPN 710 Seattle on tape delay basis starting at 7 pmRick Rizzs, Aaron Goldsmith & Mike Blowers will call the game.

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2014 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES MARCH 24, 2014 VS. CHICAGO WHITE SOX

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

YEAR TEAM 2013 SEATTLE Tacoma 2014 SPRING MLB Totals MiLB Totals W-L 0-2 6-6 2-1 3-0 24-20 ERA 6.13 5.55 4.91 1.50 3.48 G 12 16 5 4 70 GS 2 16 4 4 68 CG 0 0 0 0 2 SHO 0 0 0 0 1 IP 39.2 94.0 18.1 24.0 364.2 H 46 120 21 15 342 R 27 61 12 5 167 ER 27 58 10 4 141 HR 8 15 4 2 19 BB 8 23 4 7 162 SO 27 47 11 21 390

2014 Spring Training: 2-1, 4.91 in 5 G, 4 GS: L #1 3/19 vs. MIL; charged w/7 ER in 5.2 IP (8 H, 4 HR)...W #2 3/13 at AZ; allowed 1 ER in 4.2 IP (5 H, 4 K, 0 BB)...W #1 3/8 at LAD; allowed 3 R (1 ER) in 1st, but did not allow a run in 2nd or 3rd...worked 3.0 IP, and allowed a 2-out run in 3rd, 3/3 vs. COL...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).

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH

#40 Danny Farquhar (rhp):
2014 Spring Training: 0-1-1, 4.32 in 8 G: touched for 1 ER in 2.0 IP 3/21 vs. SD (2 H, 1 K)...pitched 1-2-3 inning 3/19 vs. MIL (1 K)... allowed 1 ER in 1.0 IP 3/15 vs. SF (2 H, 1 BB)...1.0 IP 3/11 at LAA (2 H, 1, R, 0 ER, 2 K)...SV #1 3/8 at LAD (1.0 IP, 1 K, 2 BB)...L #1 3/5 vs. CLE w/some help from defense (0.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB)...1-2-3 (1 K) at CLE 3/2...1-2-3 (1 K) 2/27 vs. SD. 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.

#41 Charlie Furbush (lhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-1, 7.20 in 6 G this spring: L #1 3/20 at COL on sunball double (0.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R)...1.0 ShO IP 3/18 vs. SD...1 ER in 1.0 IP 3/15 vs. SF...0.2 IP 3/12 vs. CHC, allowed two runs, one earned including a home run...allowed 1 ER in 1.0 IP 3/3 at CIN (1 H, 1 BB)...tossed 1.0 ShO IP (1 H) 2/28 at SD. Appeared in team-high 71 games, posting a 3.74 ERA and a .199 opponent batting average last season. Tied for 10th in the AL in appearances and T13th with 20 holdsbecame 8th pitcher in club history to record 20+ holds in a season. Averaged 11.08 strikeouts per 9.0 innings (80 K, 65.0 IP), 14th in the AL and 2nd-most in club history by a LH reliever. Stranded 39 of 57 inherited runners (68.4%)T2nd among AL relievers in inherited runners.

#54 Tom Wilhelmsen (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 1-0, 9.39 in 8 G: 1 ER in 0.2 IP 3/22 at COL...allowed 1 ER in 1.0 IP 3/19 vs. MIL (2 H, 1 ER)...charged w/4 ER in 0.1 IP 3/15 vs. SF...1.0 ShO IP, 1 K on 3/12 vs. CHC...1.0 ShO IP 3/6 at CWS (1 H, 2 K)...charged w/3 R, (2 ER) when SEA couldnt turn DP 3/2 at CLE...retired all 3 BF (1 K), 2/27 vs. SD...allowed 1 H, 1 K in 2.0 ShO IP to pick up win 3/9 vs. TEX. 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.

#73 Carson Smith (rhp):

2014 Spring Training: 0-0, 0.00 in 6 G: Kd 2 in 1/2 ShO IP 3/21 vs. SD...1-2-3 IP 3/19 vs. MIL...1.0 ShO IP 3/14 at COL...1.2 ShO IP 3/10 at AZ (1 H, 3 K)...1.0 ShO IP 3/7 vs. CIN (1 K)...allowed 1 hit but struck out the side in 1.0 ShO IP 2/28 at SD. Named the Mariners 2013 Minor League Relief Pitcher of the Year. Went 1-3 with 15 saves in 44 relief appearances with AA Jackson in 2013limited opponents to a .183 average (33x180). Allowed only 5 runs over his last 38 relief appearances (1-1-12, 1.01 ERA), lower his season ERA from 8.44 to 1.80. Appeared in 5 games with the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League. Originally selected by the Mariners in the 8th round of the 2011 June Draft out of Texas State University.

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

YEAR TEAM 2013 SEATTLE 2014 SPRING MLB Totals W-L 12-10 1-0 110-86 ERA 3.04 4.32 3.20 G 31 3 269 GS 31 3 269 CG 0 0 23 SHO IP 0 204.1 0 8.1 9 1824.2 H 185 8 1669 R 74 5 722 ER 69 4 648 HR 15 0 145 BB 46 3 526 SO 216 7 1703

2014 Spring Training: 1-0, 4.32 in 3 GS this spring: pitched in minor league game on 3/20 (7.0,5,3,2,0,6)...ND despite allowing 0 ER in 4.0 IP 3/14 at COL (2 H, 2 K)...ND 3/9 vs. TEX, allowed 4 runs in 3rd inning (2.1,4,4,4,1,4)...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.