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PEORIA, Ariz. — "Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god." It's unlikely that George Kirby studied the teachings of Greek philosopher Aristotle and used him as a guide for his offseason throwing program to turn himself into a strike-throwing god. But it's in solitude where he hones the focus and intent to make a baseball go where he demands it to go with frightening consistency. It's where he finds peace from the high expectations set by others and the impossible expectations he puts on himself. Sometimes it's best to do it alone. On chilly winter days in his hometow...
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PEORIA, Ariz. — The chance to reset and rebound from their failures of last season made the offseason, which normally goes by in an instant, seem interminable for manager Scott Servais and the Mariners. With pitchers and catchers taking the field for their first official workout of spring training, the process of moving on from the disappointment of failing to return to the postseason in 2023 took another step forward. “Sometimes the offseasons go by fast,” Servais said. “It’s like, ‘Wow, we were just here doing this.’ I can speak for myself, the coaching staff and a number of players that thi...
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If the Mariners are going to contend in the American League West in 2024, they'll do so on the strength of their starting pitching. Through all the upheaval and uncertainty this winter, the Mariners approach the start of spring training next week having accomplished one of their primary objectives of the offseason: They made five notable trades to reshape their lineup and augment their bullpen without having to give up a prized starting pitcher. "And that's really important to us," general manager Justin Hollander said recently. For good reason. Boasting one of MLB's best pitching rotations in...
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SEATTLE — As gray skies cover Puget Sound and raindrops feel commonplace, it's difficult to comprehend how quickly the Major League Baseball season is approaching. Pitchers and catchers are required to report to spring training on Feb. 14 — the unofficial start of spring training and the 2024 season. In less than a month — February 24th to be exact — the Mariners will play their first Cactus League game. And in just over two months, they will host the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, March 28 at T-Mobile Park for opening day of the regular season. And while Jerry Dipoto, the Mariners president of b...
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SEATTLE — The way more than a few of the 47,313 fans at T-Mobile Park on Monday seemed to view it, the first day of 2024 may be a hard one for the rest of the year to top. “It’s super fun and festive,” said Katie Cobb as she stood overlooking an outfield area usually populated by Major League Baseball players but on this day filled with the trappings of the NHL Winter Classic, including a stage where the band Heart performed, as well as the rink itself. “Everybody is out having a good time watching a hockey game outside. It’s just fun.” Made even better by almost perfect weather — 46 degrees w...
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Twas the night before Christmas in this offseason of doubt when news broke that the Mariners were adding a free-agent hitter that might provide some clout. Early Sunday evening as many families gathered for holiday meals, the organization reached an agreement with free-agent catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver on a two-year, $24 million contract pending a physical. An MLB source confirmed the report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Garver, who turns 33 on Jan. 15, is coming off a solid season with the Rangers. In 87 games with Texas, he posted a .270/.370/.500 slash line with 11 doubles, 19 homers,...
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