Majors: Organization Reports: Seattle Mariners: 2009

Fall Star
Nov. 5, 2009
No. 2 overall pick Dustin Ackley did not play this summer after a long contract negotiation, but he wasted no time getting his bearings in the fall. [...] Continue Reading »

Catching A Break
Oct. 20, 2009
Mariners catcher Adam Moore put together a strong 2009 season and is ready to step into a big league role in 2010 with the departure of Kenji Johjima. [...] Continue Reading »

Mariners Final Report
Sep. 17, 2009
Alex Liddi and Steven Hensley were the brighest spots in Seattle's farm system in 2009. [...] Continue Reading »

Double Duty
Aug. 25, 2009
West Point grad Nick Hill has been on a roll with Double-A West Tenn since returning from a five-week military program. [...] Continue Reading »

The Time Is Right
Aug. 10, 2009
Michael Saunders did not get the call from Tacoma when Endy Chavez was injured in June, but it took him less than a month to convince the Mariners that he was ready for the majors. [...] Continue Reading »

Close To Ready
Jul. 27, 2009
For someone who was traded from one Double-A team to another, righthander Dan Cortes doesn't seem to be all that far from the big leagues. The Mariners acquired Cortes, 22, along with lefthander Derrick Saito from the Royals for out-of-favor shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt. [...] Continue Reading »

Mariners Midseason Report
Jul. 13, 2009
John Hickey selects midseason award winners for the Mariners system, designating prospects in the Best Player, Biggest Leap Forward and Biggest Disappointment categories. [...] Continue Reading »

Instant Offense
Jun. 9, 2009
The Mariners have a wide, long-term goal for Dustin Ackley, whom they selected second overall from North Carolina. They want to see him patrol center field for them on an everyday basis in just a few years. [...] Continue Reading »

Going To Great Lengths
Jun. 1, 2009
After two rough seasons in the Midwest League, Italy's Alex Liddi is proving his worth as a prospect. [...] Continue Reading »

Back From The Brink
May. 15, 2009
Denny Stark overcame multiple shoulder surgeries and a long absence from baseball to finally reach the big leagues. [...] Continue Reading »

Stuck In A Rut
May. 1, 2009
Jeff Clement's path to the big leagues was supposed to be swift, but the catching prospect remained stuck in the minors amid a hitting slump. [...] Continue Reading »

Long Shot Comes Through
Apr. 15, 2009
A hitter in college who was working a 9-to-5 job just three years ago, Chris Jakubauskas began the season in the Mariners bullpen. [...] Continue Reading »

Waiting His Turn
Mar. 20, 2009
The clock is ticking for Matt Tuiasosopo. For most people, such a thought would be negative. For the Mariners' third-round pick in 2004, however, it's nothing but positive. [...] Continue Reading »

Stark Returns
Mar. 6, 2009
Denny Stark hopes to return to the majors, this time with the Mariners. [...] Continue Reading »

To Be Kahn-tinued
Feb. 19, 2009
The Mariners have not overlooked hard-throwing righthander Stephen Kahn, a fifth-round pick in 2005, even though he has missed the entirety of the past two seasons with a torn ACL in each knee. [...] Continue Reading »

Indy Route
Feb. 8, 2009
Mariners dip into indy league and uncover an arm in Chris Jakubauskas. [...] Continue Reading »

Catching On
Jan. 27, 2009
Rob Johnson shows promise at Triple-A Tacoma for Mariners. [...] Continue Reading »

Need A Utility
Jan. 12, 2009
With Willie Bloomquist gone, the Mariners hope Reegie Corona can be that 25th man [...] Continue Reading »