The Seattle Mariners officially announced on Thursday the signing of catcher Kelly Shoppach to a one-year contract.
The Seattle Mariners officially announced on Thursday the signing of catcher Kelly Shoppach to a one-year contract.
Shoppach, 32, batted .233 with eight home runs and 27 RBI over 76 combined games with the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets last season.
In 536 career games with Boston, Cleveland, Tampa Bay and New York, Shoppach has hit .226 with 67 home runs and 207 RBI.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Shoppach, the Mariners designated pitcher Shawn Kelley for assignment.
The Mariners made a roster move while I was standing in Oakland Airport Rental Car Center – also known as the third circle of Hades.
(Sports Network) - The Seattle Mariners have reportedly agreed to a major-league contract with catcher Kelly Shoppach on Wednesday, according to CBSSports.com.
Christopher Taylor hit a two-run single in the eighth inning to lead the Seattle Mariners in a 3-1 win over the San Diego Padres in spring training play on Friday.
PEORIA, Ariz. — Position players were not supposed to officially report until today but most of the Seattle Mariners have been here all week.
The Mariners snagged another young catcher with their third-round draft pick, but they aren't about to let this one get behind the plate.
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