Seattle Mariners' Wladimir Balentien, center, is congratulated by teammates Jose Vidro, left, and Richie Sexson after hitting a three-run...

...pick had signed with the team. The Mariners promoted catching prospect Clement and power-hitting outfielder Wladimir Balentien from Triple-A Tacoma, Wednesday, April 30, 2008. He was batting .397 with eight doubles, five...

Seattle Mariners Wladimir Balentien gets ready in the batters box before heading to the plate in the team's game...

...30, 2008 as Indians catcher Victor Martinez watches at left. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) Seattle Mariners' Wladimir Balentien, center, is congratulated by teammates Jose Vidro, left, and Richie Sexson after hitting a three-run...

Seattle Mariners right fielder Wladimir Balentien chases down a ball hit bythe San Francisco Giants' Randy Winn in the first inning of...

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 16: Wladimir Balentien #50of the Seattle Mariners swings at the pitch against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on September...