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David Aardsma, Mariners Closer, Won't Rush Return From Hip Surgery

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Seattle pitchers will throw in earnest Monday for the first time since last season as the Mariners are one of the nine Major League teams that will use Valentine's Day as a springboard for spring training 2011. David Aardsma, the team's closer the last two years, will be watching from the sidelines,...

Mariners Expect David Aardsma By April; Chris Ray Might Help Close Early in Year

The Seattle Mariners are hoping that they can get closer David Aardsma back by the middle of April. Mariners trainer Rick Griffin said Thursday that Aardsma, who had hip surgery just after the new year, is on crutches and is likely to be there for a total of 8-10 weeks. That would mean he wouldn't be ready to walk on...

Mariners Trade Jose Lopez to Rockies, Re-Sign Erik Bedard Among Other Moves

The Mariners made a handful of changes in Thursday, signing left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard and infielder Josh Wilson to contracts, trading Jose Lopez to Colorado for right-handed pitcher Chaz Roe and declining to tender a contract off to left-handed pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith. Right-handed pitchers David Aardsma and...

Pickup Artist: Phillies' Domonic Brown Has Arrived

Need help navigating the waiver wire each week? Let the Pickup Artist be your guide. Outfielders Domonic Brown, PHI - 20% owned Freakish athlete but still a bit raw. That was the book on Domonic Brown heading into the 2010 season. At least according to the scouts in Arizona this past fall. Needless to say, after...

MLB Trade Deadline Roundup: Tigers' Relief, Lee, Oswalt

July 31 is fast approaching, and the MLB FanHouse staff has its ear to the ground for all the latest buzz on who might be moved, where, and when. Get the latest tidbits in our MLB Trade Deadline Roundup: With Joel Zumaya out for the year, the Tigers could use relief help. That explains the presence of one of their top...