Video: Rizzs, Pitman on Mariners’ new-look bullpen

Apr 17, 2013, 4:32 PM

By 710Sports.com staff

Injuries, ineffectiveness and a trade have resulted in a bullpen shuffle for the Mariners.

Gone are Lucas Luetge (optioned to Triple-A), Stephen Pryor (disabled list) and Kameron Loe (designated for assignment). Bobby LaFromboise, Blake Beavan and Yoervis Medina have taken their places.

The video above includes thoughts from Matt Pitman and Rick Rizzs on the new additions and their roles in the bullpen.

First pitch for tonight’s game against the Tigers is 7:10. The game can be heard on 710 ESPN Seattle, and you can also follow along with our live gametracker.

Here is the Mariners’ lineup:

Franklin Gutierrez, CF
Kyle Seager, 3B
Kendrys Morales, DH
Michael Morse, RF
Raul Ibanez, LF
Justin Smoak, 1B
Jesus Montero, C
Dustin Ackley, 2B
Brendan Ryan, SS

Felix Hernandez, SP

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