SEATTLE MARINERS

And now news…

Feb 8, 2013, 6:56 PM | Updated: 9:49 pm

By Shannon Drayer

The agent for Felix Hernandez, Wil Polidor, tells ESPNdeportes.com that there is no agreement as of yet between his client and the Mariners. The two sides are continuing to work on a deal, however.

“At this moment, we have covered 70 percent of the road,” Polidor said.

The Mariners have stated for the past two days that no announcement is imminent.

Another interesting turn of events is that with the negotiations still ongoing, Felix has pulled out of the WBC. It would appear that he has taken some heat from some in Venezuela for this and he took to Twitter to apologize to his fans there (in Spanish) but to also ask them to think before they made some of their comments.

He said that the decision was not easy and that while he loves his country it was important to put his family first. He hoped the fans would understand and asked them to put themselves in his shoes.

In other news: Jason Churchill of Prospect Insider has reported and a club source has confirmed that the Mariners and pitcher Jon Garland have a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training, pending a physical.

Mariners Roof Report

Brought to you by
Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
High 54° | Low 41°
Roof is open
Red Sox at Mariners today at 7:10pm

Seattle Mariners

Seattle Mariners Mitch Haniger...

Mike Salk

Salk: Scars remain as Mariners return, but hope isn’t far away

As the Seattle Mariners return for 2024, Seattle Sports' Mike Salk writes about seasons, scars, frustration, hope and baseball.

9 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Bryce Miller Logan Gilbert Bryan Woo...

Brandon Gustafson

Dontrelle Willis: Mariners’ rotation provides ‘quality every single day’

Dontrelle Willis, a former MLB pitcher and current analyst for FOX Sports, gives his Seattle Mariners insight ahead of opening day.

12 hours ago

Seattle Mariners commercials Julio Rodríguez...

Brent Stecker

Latest Mariners commercial teams Julio up with a franchise icon

Add a new duo to the list of great pairings in Seattle Mariners commercials, with All-Star outfielder Julio Rodríguez joined by a team icon.

15 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh...

Shannon Drayer

Why Mariners hitters are embracing new approach to offense

The Seattle Mariners have new players, new coaches and new messaging for their offense. Based on spring training, it's all landing.

16 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Julio Rodriguez...

Brandon Gustafson

Passan: Mariners’ Rodríguez can take game to another level in 2024

The 2024 MLB season can be when we see "the absolute apex" of star Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez, ESPN's Jeff Passan said.

20 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Luis Castillo...

Brent Stecker

Mariners commercials are back, and they’re pretty good

After a four-year absence, Seattle Mariners commercials are back. Watch the first two starring Cal Raleigh and Luis Castillo here.

1 day ago

And now news…