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The Dugout: Save The Wetteland

Earlier this week it was reported that former World Series MVP and Seattle Mariners bullpen coach John Wetteland had been taken to a hospital with an undisclosed "mental issue." Some reports said it was an issue related to suicide, some where saying it was a domestic dispute that got out of hand... I've been refreshing my...

Mariners Talk Extension With Jack Wilson, Rejected by Russell Branyan

The Mariners built their 24-win improvement in 2009 on both a renewed focus on defense and finding contributions from cheap, unexpected players. With that in mind, it's no surprise that they approached both Jack Wilson and Russell Branyan about contract extensions, a little more than a week before both players hit the open...

Convicted Bomber Invited to Speak at University

University of Massachusetts administration officials are weathering a storm of criticism for allowing a convicted domestic terrorist to speak at the Amherst campus Thursday. In fact, Raymond Luc Levasseur, who spent 18 years behind bars for his involvement in a series of bombings and robberies that started in1976 and...

Mariners Sign No. 2 Pick Ackley

SEATTLE -- Given that the Mariners have struggled mightily offensively, the signing of No. 2 pick Dustin Ackley serves as a serious momentum boost for an organization looking to escape a series of shaky moves under the Bill Bavasi tenure.For example, Bavasi traded Adam Jones and George Sherill for Erik Bedard, and he...

MLB Power Rankings: Week 16

MLB Power Rankings: Where MLB FanHouse's editors, writers and bloggers team up to break down the who's who and the what's what in the baseball world.Big ups to Prez for taking the PR reigns over while I was off last week. But we're back in the saddle, fresh out of the All-Star break and ready to incite you with our...

JackWilson News From the Web

05/20/12 Hudson has good chemistry with Ross, Wilson Source: ABC - NewsChannel 6 WJBF - Augusta GA David Ross was behind the plate on Sunday as the battery mate for Tim Hudson for good reason.
05/18/12 Young handlers lead the way at Balmoral Source: Impartial Reporter - Northern Ireland Two young farmers of the future have picked up awards at the Balmoral Show which ends today(Friday).
05/16/12 Defensive-minded Wilson chipping in for Braves Source: MLB - Atlanta Braves Defensive specialists don't get many opportunities to contribute offensively.
05/16/12 4 to plead guilty in ATF case Source: The Sun Herald - Biloxi MS The attorney for Wilson's brother, Jack Bernell "Nobby" Wilson, 45, has asked for his case to be continued pending a psychiatric evaluation.
05/10/12 Hi Hi's title hopes hanging by a thread Source: East Lothian Courier - Haddington - UK There was no room for slip-ups for the Hi Hi in two important South Division fixtures as they took on fellow title contenders Tranent and Whitburn.