Lots of talk, no decision on Lee
The Tacoma News Tribune is reporting "Cliff Lee appealed his suspension Wednesday in a telephone conference call that took close to two hours – and didn't end with a decision.
Erik Bedard progressing well, could return earlier than expected The Seattle Times is reporting The team is also pleased with progress made by Erik Bedard, who will throw an extended bullpen session of about 60 pitches on Friday. If he keeps looking strong, the team might also look to bump up his projected return from the target date of final week in May, where they are currently aiming.
Cliff Lee back in mid-May?The Seattle Times is reporting The Seattle Mariners' injured ace Cliff Lee(notes) threw 10 pitches from atop a mound yesterday and the team was apparently extremely happy with the results, according to the Seattle Times.
Mariners frontrunners on Dominican pitcherEspn is reporting The San Diego Padres recently worked out 17-year-old Dominican Republic pitcher Rafael DePaula, but the word is that the Seattle Mariners are still the frontrunner to sign him, according to ESPN.
Mariners' Lee to start season on DLFox Sports is reporting Seattle Mariners ace Cliff Lee has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with an abdominal strain, an expected move given the 2008 AL Cy Young Award winner's health troubles this spring.
Washburn turns down Mariners offerMlb Fanhouse is reporting The Seattle Mariners are concerned about losing Cliff Lee(notes) to injury and have apparently made an offer to free agent Jarrod Washburn(notes) that he turned down, according to AOL FanHouse.
M's, F. Hernandez discuss long-term dealFox Sports is reporting The Mariners have initiated long-term contract discussions with right-hander Felix Hernandez, but the two sides are far apart, according to a major-league source.
The buzz on FelixPosted by Larry Stone
A few stories about Felix Hernandez are emerging from the first day of the GM Meetings in Chicago, and Jack Zduriencik is saying pretty much what he's said all along: The Mariners are fully intent on signing Hernandez, but they are keeping their options open.
Mariner and Erik Bedard NotesThe Seattle Times is reporting Erik Bedard was back in the Mariners' clubhouse Saturday, wearing a shoulder brace and sling after surgery Friday on his left shoulder. Angels team physician Dr. Lewis Yo***** repaired a torn labrum.
Red Sox discussed package with Seattle Mariners for Felix HernandezSeattle times is reporting Lost in all of the hoopla surrounding the trade deadline and yesterday's departure of Jarrod Washburn was the flurry of teams that are said to have tried to pry Felix Hernandez loose from the Mariners. We have obviously been discussing this for the past few days. Hernandez is set to become a free-agent after 2011, will be in Roy Halladay's shoes one year from now and was going to be seen by teams at this year's deadline as an even better alternative than Toronto's ace because of an extra year of team control.
