Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Peoria Stadium

Game #1
Home #1

SAN DIEGO PADRES (0-0) at SEATTLE MARINERS (0-0)

TODAYS GAME INFORMATION

Starting Pitchers: LH Robbie Erlin (1-2, 4.76 in 2015) vs. LH James Paxton (3-4, 3.90 in 2015)
1:10 pm MT/12:10 pm PT Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle TV: None
SPRING RECORD
Overall Record .................................. 0-0
PEORIA STADIUM ............................ 0-0
Home Record ................................... 0-0
Road Record .................................... 0-0
Current Streak .....................................--

THE COUNTDOWN
33 days to Opening Day, 4/4 at TEX

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
March 2 .......................... vs. San Diego
March 3 ............................at San Diego
March 4 ............................ at Milwaukee
March 5 ............... vs. Los Angeles (AL)
Bold - Peoria Stadium

BY THE NUMBERS

TODAYS TILTthe Mariners begin their 40th spring training with the Cactus League opener today
against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadiumtodays lid-lifter opens the 33-game Cactus
League schedule for the Mariners that will conclude April 2 vs. the Colorado Rockies at Salt River
Fieldsthe Mariners will open the 2016 season April 4 at Globe Life Park vs. the Texas Rangers.
UPCOMING PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)
TODAY:
Mariners vs. Padres
1:10 pm
SD

Erlin*, Perdomo
SEA

Paxton, Nuo, Aro, Cook, Peralta, Roach, Zych

THURSDAY:
Mariners at Padres
1:05 pm
SD

Humber
SEA

Karns, Wieland
FRIDAY:
Mariners at Brewers
1:05 pm
SEA

TBA
LAD

Walker, Martin

710 ESPN Seattle

710 ESPN Seattle

710 ESPN Seattle

* left-handed pitcher

LID LIFTERthe Mariners are 19-22-1 all-time in official Cactus League openers, including a 4-3
victory over the Padres last springSeattle opened spring play three times with split-squad action
(02, 01, 03)have won 5 of last 8 spring openers.

Countries represented by todays Mariners starters: Japan, USA, Dominican

Republic, Venezuela, Cuba and Canada.

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FOR CHARITYproceeds from todays 23rd Annual Charity Game will be donated to the Peoria
Diamond Clubthis annual charity game has allowed the Peoria Diamond Club to distribute in
excess of $1,500,000 in grants over the past 23 yearsthe childrens groups they serve and have
funded include special needs, under privileged, educational, leadership, athletic programs and
moretoday, they are distributing grants to: Hart Pantry, SW Center HIV/AIDS, Neighborhood
Ministries, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peoria, Vineyard Community Charities, and Friends of Peoria
Librarythey will also honor the PUSD Superintendent, Dr. Denton Santarelli, who is retiringthe
Diamond Club is donating $1000 in his name to the Peoria Education Foundation.

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MARINERSMEDIA.COMgame notes, lineups, rosters, statistics and news releases (among

other things) can be found on MarinersMedia.comif you need login information, please contact a
member of the Mariners Baseball Information staff.

This is the 12th Major League Spring

Training for Felix Hernandez; his first
was as an 18-year-old in 2005.

Joaquin Benoit is the most senior player in camp with 13 years, 40 days of Major League servicethe current spring
roster includes 10 players with at least
5.000 years of MLB time.

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The spring schedule will feature 16

games televised by ROOT Sports.

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THIS ONE COUNTSfor the seventh consecutive spring, the statistics from todays Charity Game
vs. the Padres will count towards the official Cactus League standingsfrom 1996-2009, the stats
from the Charity Game (usually the spring opener) did not count towards Cactus League standings.
VS. THE PADRESthe Mariners and Padres meet for the first of three Cactus League games
(also: tomorrow & March 30)the Mariners will be the home team today, road tomorrow and the
home team in late MarchSeattle was 2-2 vs. its complex partner last spring, and lead the all-time
Cactus League series 82-79-7the Mariners are 16-6-3 in spring play vs. the Padres since 2009
the Natural Rivals will meet for four games during Interleague play in 2016, May 30-31 at Safeco
Field & June 1-2 at PETCO Park.

The Mariners currently have 60 players in

camp31 of them were not in the organization when the 2015 season ended.

WHAT TIME IS IT ANYWAY?Arizona is currently one hour ahead of Seattle timewhen the
clocks change for Daylight Saving Time on March 13, Seattle and Peoria will be on the same time
so, todays game starts at 12:10 pm in Seattle (1:10 pm in Peoria).

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BROADCAST NOTES ROOT SPORTS and 710 ESPN Seattle will provide complete coverage of
the Mariners 2016 Spring Training schedulea club-record tying 16 Cactus League games will be
televised (all from Peoria Stadium) and radio partner 710 ESPN will air 30 spring gamessee the
complete broadcast schedule on page 2 of the game notes.

This is the Mariners 40th spring training

in club historySeattle trained in Tempe
from 1977-1992 and have been in Peoria
since 1993 (played all road games in 93
as stadium was being completed).

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CACTUS LEAGUE REPORTthe Cactus League Report will be live from 6-8 pm (AZ time) four
more times this spring, all on Monday and all from the Salty Seorita in Peoriathe Cactus League
Report will be hosted by Rick Rizzs, Aaron Goldsmith, Dave Sims, Mike Blowers and Shannon
Drayer.

THE ROSTER

INFORMATION GUIDEthe 2016 Seattle Mariners Information Guide has been printed and
available for pickup in the Mariners PR officethe digital edition of the media guide is also available
for download via the Mariners Virtual Press Box (www.MarinersMedia.com).

The spring roster is currently at 59

players (40 roster, 19 non-roster,
1 DL)the camp breakdown by
position is the following: 28 pitchers
(8 non-roster), 7 catchers (2 nonroster, 1 DL), 13 infielders (5 nonroster) & 11 outfielders (3 non-roster).

2015 IN REVIEWcompleted the 2015 season 76-86 (.469), finishing 4th in the American League
West (12.0 games behind division winner Texas)registered 11 fewer wins than the 87-75 campaign
in 2014compiled a losing record in 5 of last 6 seasonswent 36-45 (.444) at home and 40-41
(.494) on the roadwere 41-48 prior to the All-Star break and 35-38 following the breakposted a
18-24-10 record in series, including 4 sweeps.

Players currently in camp.

ON THE AIR
Todays game vs. Padres will be
broadcast on ESPN 710 Seattle
(12:10 pm PT/1:10 pm in AZ)
Rick Rizzs & Aaron Goldsmith will
broadcast the spring opener on the
radiocomplete spring training dayby-day with TV and radio listings is
listed on Page 2 of these game notes.

SINGLE GAME TICKETSsingle-game tickets for the 2016 season go on sale to the public at 10
am PT on Saturday, March 5select groups will have the opportunity to buy single-game tickets
before they go on sale to the general public (see Mariners.com/tickets for more information).
HEY RYAN, DID YOU KNOWthat both Mariners Manager Scott Servais and Padres Manager
Andy Green will be managing their first game with their respective clubs today?Servais had a
14-season playing career including 11 in the Majors before moving to a coaching and front office
role with the Cubs, Rockies, Rangers and AngelsGreen played four seasons in Majors and was
a minor league coach in Arizona system before being named their Major League third base coach.

2016 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES MARCH 2, 2015 VS. SAN DIEGO PADRES

#65 JAMES PAXTON (LHP)

YEAR TEAM
2015 SEATTLE
Tacoma#
2016 SPRING
MiLB Totals
MLB Totals

W-L
3-4
0-1
23-21
12-8

ERA
3.90
8.10
3.58
3.16

G
13
3
73
30

GS
13
3
71
30

CG
0
0
2
0

SHO
0
0
1
0

IP
67.0
6.2
366.2
165.0

H
67
12
354
142

R
34
6
173
68

ER
29
6
146
58

HR
8
0
21
13

BB
29
3
165
65

SO
56
4
392
136

2016 Spring Training - Is making his first appearance of the 2016 Spring Training.
Last Season - Was 3-4 with a 3.90 ERA (29 ER, 67.0 IP) with 56 strikeouts in 13 starts.
The Injury - On disabled list May 29-September 13 with a strained left middle finger.
Strong Finish - Was 3-3 with a 2.60 ERA (15 ER, 52.0 IP) with 44 strikeouts in his final 10 starts of the season.
Zeroes For You - Recorded a career-high scoreless streak of 20.0 innings spanning May 5-17.
MISP-ing In Action - Over his last 9 starts, dating back to April 30, limited opponents to a .029 average (1x34) with RISP.
Career - Mariners 4th round selection in the 2010 MLB First-Year Player draft...made his debut in 2013 (3-0, 1.50 in 4 GS).

ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH

#38 Vidal Nuo (LHP):

#62 Joel Peralta (RHP):

2016 Spring Training: Making his first Cactus League appearance today.
Last Season - Split season with Seattle and Arizona, combining to go
1-5 with 3.74 ERA (37 ER, 89.0 IP) in 35 games including 10 starts.
With Seattle - Was 1-4 with a 4.10 ERA (34 ER, 74.2 IP) with 62 strikeouts in 32 games including 10 starts with the Mariners.
In Relief - Posted a 1.91 ERA (8 ER, 37.2 IP) with 39 strikeouts in 25
relief appearances with Seattle (22 G) & Arizona (3).
Trade - Acquired along with INF/OF Mark Trumbo on June 3 from Arizona in exchange for C Welington Castillo, RHP Dominic Leone, OF Gabby
Guerrero and INF Jack Reinheimer.

2016 Spring Training: Making his first Cactus League appearance today.
Last Season - Was 3-1 with three saves and a 4.34 ERA (14 ER, 29.0 IP)
with 24 strikeouts in 33 relief appearances with Los Angeles (NL).
Seasoned Vet - 11-year MLB veteran with six teams (Los Angeles - AL,
Kansas City, Colorado, Washington, Tampa Bay, Los Angeles - NL).
Scoreless Streak - Posted 5.2 scoreless innings of relief over his first
seven appearances of the season, from April 6 to April 23.
Successful September - Was 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA (2 ER, 9.0 IP) with 11
strikeouts over his final 11 relief apperances of 2015.

#49 Jonathan Aro (RHP):

2016 Spring Training: Making his first Cactus League appearance today.
Last Season - 0-1 with 6.97 ERA (8 ER, 10.1 IP) in 6 relief games w/ BOS.
MLB Debut - Made MLB debut, appearing 6 times in 4 stints with BOS,
despite having never pitched above Single-A prior to 2015.
Minors Recap - Combined to go 3-3 with 2 saves and a 3.04 ERA (25
ER, 74.0 IP) in 34 relief appearances between AAA Pawtucket and AA
Portland, limiting opponents to .212 average.
In The Park - In 84.1 combined innings in Majors and minors, allowed just
four home runs.

2016 Spring Training: Making his first Cactus League appearance today.
Last Season - Claimed off waivers from San Diego by Chicago (NL) in
November 2014made one start with Chicago, June 27 at St. Louis.
AAA Numbers - Was 7-2 with 2.33 ERA (23 ER, 89.0 IP) in 15 starts with
AAA Iowa (Chicago NL), including 13 starts of 6.0+ innings.
Opener - Named to San Diegos 2014 Opening Day roster despite not
having played in Triple-A prior to 2014...MLB debut April 2 vs. Los Angeles (NL).
Draft - Selected by Los Angeles (AL) in 3rd round of 2010 MLB FirstYear Player Draft.

#29 Ryan Cook (RHP):

#55 Tony Zych (RHP):

2016 Spring Training: Making his first Cactus League appearance today.
Last Season - Had an 18.69 ERA (18 ER, 8.2 IP) in 9 relief appearances
for Oakland and Boston.
New Team - Acquired by Boston in exchange for PTBNL or cash considerations July 31; appeared in 5 games in three stints with Boston.
Minor Work - With AAA Nashville and AAA Pawtucket, he combined to
go 4-1 with a 3.16 ERA (15 ER, 42.2 IP) with 36 strikeouts.
On The Farm - His 8 saves with Nashville tied for the team lead.

2016 Spring Training: Making his first Cactus League appearance today.
Last Season - Was 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA (5 ER, 18.1 IP) with 24 strikeouts
in 13 relief appearances with Seattle.
Strong Finish - Did not allow a run over last three appearances (6.2 IP).
Welcome To The Show - Selected from AAA Tacoma on Sept. 1 when
Major League rosters expanded.
Last on List - Made Major League debut becoming last player of more
than 18,000 players who have played Major League baseball listed in the
baseball encyclopediahe supplanted Edward (Dutch) Zwilling, who had
held that distinction since he broke in with the White Sox on Aug. 14, 1910.

#63 Donn Roach (RHP):

2016 SEATTLE MARINERS - SPRING TRAINING DAY-BY-DAY

DAY
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

DATE
March 2
March 3
March 4
March 5
March 6
March 7
March 8
March 9
March 10
March 11
March 12

Sunday
Monday

March 13
March 14

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

March 15
March 16
March 17
March 18
March 19

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

March 20
March 21
March 22
March 23
March 24
March 25
March 26
March 27
March 28
March 29
March 30
March 31
April 1
April 2

Bold: Home team

OPP
San Diego (Charity Game)
San Diego Padres
Milwaukee Brewers
Los Angeles Angels
Texas Rangers
Arizona Diamondbacks
Cleveland Indians
Kansas City Royals
Chicago Cubs
San Francisco Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Colorado Rockies
Arizona Diamondbacks
Los Angeles Angels
San Francisco Giants
Oakland Athletics
Texas Rangers
Kansas City Royals
Arizona Diamondbacks
Cleveland Indians
Los Angeles Dodgers
OFF DAY
Oakland Athletics
Colorado Rockies
Chicago White Sox
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Kansas City Royals
Cleveland Indians
San Diego Padres
OFF DAY
Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies

(ss) split squad game

SCORE

WINNER
Peoria
Peoria
Maryvale
Peoria
Surprise
Peoria
Goodyear
Peoria
Peoria
Scottsdale
Goodyear
Peoria
Peoria
Peoria
Salt River
Tempe
Peoria
Mesa (Hohokam)
Peoria
Surprise
Peoria
Peoria
Glendale

LOSER

SAVE
1:10/12:10
1:05/12:05
1:05/12:05
1:10/12:10
1:05/12:05
1:10/12:10
1:10/12:10
1:10/12:10
1:10/12:10
1:05/12:05
7:05/6:05
7:40/6:40
1:10
1:10
1:10
1:10
1:10
1:05
1:10
1:05
7:10
1:10
1:05

REC
R
R
R
R
R
R
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R#/TV
R#/TV
R#
R/TV
R/TV
R/TV
R#
R#/TV
R#
R#TV
R/TV
R/TV
R

Peoria
Salt River
Peoria
Peoria
Mesa (Sloan)
Peoria
Goodyear
Peoria

7:10
1:10
1:10
1:10
1:05
1:10
6:05
12:10

R/TV
R#
R#/TV
R/TV
R
R/TV
R
R/TV

Peoria
Salt River

7:10
12:10

R/TV
R/TV

ATT