July 2009

Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes: July 31 @ Reno

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Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes: July 30 @ Reno

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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.

The Mariners will option Manuel–who went 3-4 with 10 saves and a 2.70 ERA for Triple-A Louisville–to the Rainiers.
View the press release here.

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.

View the full press release from the Mariners here, and download it here: 07.29.09 Wilson, Snell acquired from Pitt.pdf

Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes: July 29 @ Reno

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VIDEO: Rainiers Insider #4

Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes: July 28 @ Reno

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THANKS FANS! Rainiers Rants Reaches 1,000 Hits

1000 hits.jpgToday, 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!

Keep on reading, and Go Rainiers!
–Rainiers Rants

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:

Tacoma Rainiers Game Notes: July 27 vs. Las Vegas

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