July 2009
PLAYER NEWS: Balentien Swapped for Manuel
The Seattle Mariners announced early this afternoon that they have traded former Tacoma Rainiers outfielder Wladimir Balentien to the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed reliever Robert Manuel.
PLAYER NEWS: Clement to Bucs
According to Ryan Divish of The News Tribune and Tom Singer of MLB.com, the Seattle Mariners have dealt longtime Tacoma Rainiers catcher and designated hitter Jeff Clement and other prospects to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for shortstop Jack Wilson and right-handed pitcher Ian Snell.
THANKS FANS! Rainiers Rants Reaches 1,000 Hits
Today, Rainiers Rants officially reached 1,000 hits in just under two months of operation. Thank you, fans, for all of your support and dedication. Our next step is to get you more involved, to hear your thoughts and comments as the Rainiers enter the home stretch of the PCL schedule. So don’t be shy. Comment on our posts, and let your voice be heard. Thanks again, and here’s to our next 1,000!
PLAYER NEWS: Mariners Recall Vargas
The Seattle Mariners announced yesterday afternoon that, in a companion move to placing starter Erik Bedard on the disabled list, they would recall starter Jason Vargas from Tacoma. View the full press release here:
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