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AP Photo/Elaine Thompson Manager Don Wakamatsu's worth listening to. Just lend an ear to these guys, too. In a continuing effort...

M's and Cubs swap headaches

...and can be very productive when he's focused and happy. They have faith that manager Don Wakamatsu will be able to foster a good relationship with Bradley, as Texas manager Ron Washington did...

Trading A-Gon a matter of timing

...would the Padres have to get in return for Adrian Gonzalez to get a fair deal? "I don't know if you can put together enough young talent to actually get fair value in return...

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In his first season as manager, Don Wakamatsu led the Mariners to a winning record

Figgins, Mariners finalize deal

Chone Figgins and the Mariners have finalized their $36 million, four-year contract.

Tracy and Scioscia the easy choices

...only 15 of 28 possible first-place votes. The others: Ron Gardenhire (6), Joe Girardi (4), Don Wakamatsu (2) and Ron Washington (1). Oddly, Wakamatsu picked up two first-place votes, two second-place...

Scoscia tops AL manager vote; Washington 5th

...s deserving. Minnesota's Ron Gardenhire was second, followed by the Yankees' Joe Girardi. Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu, a former Rangers bench coach and a candidate for the Rangers' managerial job that went to...

Where will Washington finish in AL manager voting?

...team a very resilient one. Others that should be considered: Minnesota's Ron Gardenhire, Seattle's Don Wakamatsu, Boston's Terry Francona. Does New York's Joe Girardi need to be considered too? Where...

Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu smiles as he greets players leaving the field after the Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels...

Griffey to return for 2010

Ken Griffey Jr. has reached agreement on a one-year deal to return to the Seattle Mariners in 2010, said a baseball source.

Mills excited about opportunity

Boston coaches Brad Mills and Tim Bogar will interview with the Astros.

Griffey to get $3.15M for return

Ken Griffey Jr. will collect $3.15 million of a potential $5 million for returning to the Mariners.

An emotional day for a Seattle favorite

Ken Griffey Jr. got a standing ovation from the Safeco Field crowd on the final day of the regular season, in what could've been his last game as a major leaguer.

Mariners' Hernandez finishes tied for MLB lead in wins

Felix Hernandez finished tied for the major league lead with 19 wins and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 Sunday in a season finale that doubled as a daylong tribute to Ken Griffey Jr.

Gutierrez's RBI the difference but Griffey's 630th career HR the star in M's win

Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 630th career home run to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 Saturday night.