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Adam Jones is playing centerfield and batting third (as noted earlier). Starting pitcher is also from the M's organization: Justin Lehr. Oops, top of the first:

Ground out
HBP
Double
HR
HR
Coaching visit to mound

Let's hope the M's decided to delay Adam Jones's trip to the Bigs just so he could play in this game. Sure, everyone wants to play in the majors, but this is just one day.

Jason Davis, DFA'd by the Mariners so they could bring Chris Reitsma off the 15-day DL. Now, the Indians couldn't possibly be THAT desperate for bullpen help, could they? The thing is, Davis will probably get picked up by another team (like the Chicago White Sox). Is there a record for the most DFA's in a season?

In case anyone is bored, Jeff Harris is currently pitching against Bobby Livingston (Buffalo Bisons vs. Louisville Bats). You can get Gameday by going to www.milb.com or listen on the radio by going to www.bisons.com

Interesting match up of guys the Mariners didn't want and didn't need (because their pitching staff is stellar). I hope good things happen for B-Liv (starting tomorrow).

C'mon Jeff!!!

Hey all, Jeff's signing with the Indians was posted officially today

http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20061213&c ontent_id=1760516&vkey=pr_cle&fext=.jsp&c_id=cle

Jeff has had a great winter pitching in the Venezuelan League. He has evolved into the staff ace of his team with a 4-1 record, 2.15 ERA, and a BAA of .194. Last week he was selected Player of the Week for the entire league, and was voted onto the All-Star team.

He sure isn't getting Matsuzaka money (or even Meche-cash), but it's a pretty exciting time for Jeff and his family.

Take care all. And best of luck!

Link first: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/

Terms still not included in this article. Batista was very clear that his age is not an issue. Well, at least it isn't an issue with him.

This is a pretty frightening rotation, and the bullpen backing them up is getting less attractive, too. I wish you all the best of luck.

Hey all. Well, this will likely be the last Jeff Harris update I pester you all with. As has been discussed, the Mariners let Jeff become a free agent at the end of last season whem his contract ran out. He has been pitching (well) in the Venezuelan Winter League during the off-season.

On the first day of free agent signings, Jeff was contacted by the Cleveland Indians and he is going to be given a shot to win the role of long reliever/spot starter with the Indians this year. Jeff appreciates the opportunities the Mariners gave him while he was here, but he is really excited about this chance (and it's good to be wanted, or so I hear...).

Man Jeff, I am going to miss your wit, wisdom, and perspective. And I'll miss sharing the ups and downs of the M's with the rest of you. What a great bunch of people you all are!! I guess I'll check out the Indians blogsite, which I imagine gets fewer hits in a year than Player A got in his time with the M's. I'll look forward to talking to all of you whenever the M's and Indians play.

Oh, and it wouldn't hurt if you rooted for Jeff Harris just a little (at least when he isn't pitching against the M's). So I'll see you all later, good people (hey look, nobody was sworn at this time!).

Jeff Harris made his first appearance of the Venezuelan Winter Leagues, going four strong innings (3 hits, no runs). It looks like they are going to stretch out his innings and try him in a starter's role. Letting Google translate text from Spanish to English is a kick. Here's a sample from the Cardenales' website article:

"Harris with great presence

The newcomer right thrower, Jeff Harris, left good image, after toiling by 4 entrances before toletería of Shepherd. Hardly, the matador allowed 3 hits and granted a ticket, ponchando to 2 rivals.

Their presence in the knoll and its dominion on the batters, emphasizes it like a great piece within the club in spite of just a short time in the country. It has great speed and it seems calmed enough".

I think you can get the general idea. Jeff didn't get to throw many innings this year due to injury. Here's hoping he gets to take advantage of this opportunity.

These are the moves that allow Cruceta and Frierabend (hereafter known as F-Smith) to be added to the 40-man roster. Interesting that Foppert and Nageotte were not moved to the 60-Day. I'm not sure why the FO would not put those two guys on the long-term DL. Any guesses? I believe there are special rules about moving players from the 60-Day DL back to the 40-man roster after the off-season. I also know that they cannot drop a player from the DL without giving them an outright release.

Man, I don't want to say that Adam Jones hit poorly during his stint with the Mariners, but the Tacoma Rainiers Roster now lists him as a pitcher. Until proven otherwise, I'm going to assume that's just a clerical error. It does make you wonder, though, doesn't it?

300 Character Fact: Adam Jones is not a pitcher. Jeff Harris is!