Mariners extend Johjima through 2011

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Mariners have signed catcher Kenji Johjima to a three-year extension. The extension would lock him up through the 2011 season.
The finances of the deal have not yet been announced, but another source reports that this is a deal the Mariners general manager Bill Bavasi felt he had to […]

Liriano sent back to Triple-A

The Twins sent left handed phenom Francisco Liriano back to Triple-A today and recalled Bobby Korecky to take his place on the roster.
The team has three off-days coming up and would rather have Liriano pitching to get over this recent struggles than skipping over his start if he were with the Twins. Korecky will […]

Johnson clears waivers, reports to Triple-A

Dan Johnson cleared waivers this time during his DFA stint and has accepted an assignment to the team’s Triple-A affiliate in Durham.
Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Rays after being designated by the A’s and spent just one day with the club before being designated again. The Rays designated Johnson to make room […]

Alou close to return, status hinges on Schneider’s health

Moises Alou is “as close to day-to-day as can be,” according to general manager Omar Minaya. So, when will he play?
The Mets were hoping to activate Alou prior to tonight’s game and have him in the lineup when the Mets play the Braves this weekend, but that scenario may be in doubt now because […]

Bedard to start Saturday

Erik Bedard threw a bullpen session Thursday and reported no problems. With his clean bill of health, Bedard is scheduled to return to the Mariners rotation on Saturday against the A’s.

Sheffield’s shoulder injuries may lead to early retirement

Sheffield took a pair of cortisone shots in his ailing right shoulder, and one in the left shoulder, just this week. He’s hoping that the shot he took on Wednesday will clear and allow him to get back in the lineup this weekend against the Angels. However, it seems that Sheffield’s shoulder […]

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