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Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Game #1 Peoria Stadium (0-0) at (0-0) Home #1 TODAY’S GAME INFORMATION Starting : LH Robbie Erlin (1-2, 4.76 in 2015) vs. LH (3-4, 3.90 in 2015) 1:10 pm MT/12:10 pm PT • Radio: 710 ESPN Seattle • TV: None TODAY’S TILT…the Mariners begin their 40th spring training with the Cactus League opener today SPRING RECORD against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium…today’s lid-lifter opens the 33-game Cactus Overall Record ...... 0-0 League schedule for the Mariners that will conclude April 2 vs. the at Salt River PEORIA STADIUM ...... 0-0 Fields…the Mariners will open the 2016 season April 4 at Globe Life Park vs. the . Home Record ...... 0-0 Road Record ...... 0-0 UPCOMING PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)… Current Streak ...... -- TODAY: Mariners vs. Padres 1:10 pm 710 ESPN Seattle THE COUNTDOWN SD — Erlin*, Perdomo 33 days to , 4/4 at TEX SEA — Paxton, Nuño, Aro, Cook, Peralta, Roach, Zych THURSDAY: Mariners at Padres 1:05 pm 710 ESPN Seattle UPCOMING SCHEDULE SD — Humber March 2 ...... vs. San Diego SEA — Karns, Wieland March 3 ...... at San Diego March 4 ...... at Milwaukee FRIDAY: Mariners at Brewers 1:05 pm 710 ESPN Seattle March 5 ...... vs. Los Angeles (AL) SEA — TBA Bold - Peoria Stadium LAD — Walker, Martin * left-handed BY THE NUMBERS LID LIFTER…the Mariners are 19-22-1 all-time in “offi cial” Cactus League openers, including a 4-3 victory over the Padres last spring…Seattle opened spring play three times with split-squad action 6 (‘02, ‘01, ‘03)…have won 5 of last 8 spring openers. Countries represented by today’s Mari- FOR CHARITY…proceeds from today’s 23rd Annual Charity Game will be donated to the Peoria ners starters: Japan, USA, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Cuba and Canada. Diamond Club…this annual charity game has allowed the Peoria Diamond Club to distribute in excess of $1,500,000 in grants over the past 23 years…the children’s groups they serve and have funded include special needs, under privileged, educational, leadership, athletic programs and 12 more…today, they are distributing grants to: Hart Pantry, SW Center HIV/AIDS, Neighborhood This is the 12th Major League Spring Ministries, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peoria, Vineyard Community Charities, and Friends of Peoria Training for Felix Hernandez; his fi rst was as an 18-year-old in 2005. Library…they will also honor the PUSD Superintendent, Dr. Denton Santarelli, who is retiring…the Diamond Club is donating $1000 in his name to the Peoria Education Foundation. MARINERSMEDIA.COM…game notes, lineups, rosters, statistics and news releases (among 13.040 other things) can be found on MarinersMedia.com…if you need login information, please contact a Joaquin Benoit is the most senior play- member of the Mariners Information staff. er in camp with 13 years, 40 days of Ma- jor League service…the current spring THIS ONE COUNTS…for the seventh consecutive spring, the statistics from today’s Charity Game roster includes 10 players with at least vs. the Padres will count towards the offi cial Cactus League standings…from 1996-2009, the stats 5.000 years of MLB time. from the Charity Game (usually the spring opener) did not count towards Cactus League standings. VS. THE PADRES…the Mariners and Padres meet for the fi rst of three Cactus League games 16 (also: tomorrow & March 30)…the Mariners will be the home team today, road tomorrow and the The spring schedule will feature 16 home team in late March…Seattle was 2-2 vs. its complex partner last spring, and lead the all-time games televised by ROOT Sports. Cactus League series 82-79-7…the Mariners are 16-6-3 in spring play vs. the Padres since 2009… the “Natural Rivals” will meet for four games during Interleague play in 2016, May 30-31 at Safeco 31 Field & June 1-2 at PETCO Park. The Mariners currently have 60 players in WHAT TIME IS IT ANYWAY?…Arizona is currently one hour ahead of Seattle time…when the camp…31 of them were not in the orga- clocks change for Daylight Saving Time on March 13, Seattle and Peoria will be on the same time… nization when the 2015 season ended. so, today’s game starts at 12:10 pm in Seattle (1:10 pm in Peoria). BROADCAST NOTES… ROOT SPORTS and 710 ESPN Seattle will provide complete coverage of 40 the Mariners 2016 Spring Training schedule…a club-record tying 16 Cactus League games will be This is the Mariners 40th spring training televised (all from Peoria Stadium) and radio partner 710 ESPN will air 30 spring games…see the in club history…Seattle trained in Tempe complete broadcast schedule on page 2 of the game notes. from 1977-1992 and have been in Peoria since 1993 (played all road games in ‘93 CACTUS LEAGUE REPORT…the Cactus League Report will be live from 6-8 pm (AZ time) four as stadium was being completed). more times this spring, all on Monday and all from the Salty Señorita in Peoria…the Cactus League Report will be hosted by Rick Rizzs, , , and Shannon 60 Drayer. Players currently in camp. INFORMATION GUIDE…the 2016 Seattle Mariners Information Guide has been printed and available for pickup in the Mariners PR offi ce…the digital edition of the media guide is also available THE ROSTER for download via the Mariners Virtual Press Box (www.MarinersMedia.com). The spring roster is currently at 59 2015 IN REVIEW…completed the 2015 season 76-86 (.469), fi nishing 4th in the players (40 roster, 19 non-roster, 1 DL)…the camp breakdown by West (12.0 games behind division winner Texas)…registered 11 fewer wins than the 87-75 campaign position is the following: 28 pitchers in 2014…compiled a losing record in 5 of last 6 seasons…went 36-45 (.444) at home and 40-41 (8 non-roster), 7 (2 non- (.494) on the road…were 41-48 prior to the All-Star break and 35-38 following the break…posted a roster, 1 DL), 13 infi elders (5 non- roster) & 11 outfi elders (3 non-roster). 18-24-10 record in series, including 4 sweeps. SINGLE GAME TICKETS…single-game tickets for the 2016 season go on sale to the public at 10 ON THE AIR am PT on Saturday, March 5…select groups will have the opportunity to buy single-game tickets Today’s game vs. Padres will be before they go on sale to the general public (see Mariners.com/tickets for more information). broadcast on ESPN 710 Seattle (12:10 pm PT/1:10 pm in AZ)… HEY RYAN, DID YOU KNOW…that both Mariners Scott Servais and Padres Manager Rick Rizzs & Aaron Goldsmith will Andy Green will be managing their fi rst game with their respective clubs today?…Servais had a broadcast the spring opener on the radio…complete spring training day- 14-season playing career including 11 in the Majors before moving to a coaching and front offi ce by-day with TV and radio listings is role with the Cubs, Rockies, Rangers and Angels…Green played four seasons in Majors and was listed on Page 2 of these game notes. a minor league coach in Arizona system before being named their Major League third base coach. 2016 SPRING TRAINING GAME NOTES • MARCH 2, 2015 • VS. SAN DIEGO PADRES

#65 — JAMES PAXTON (LHP) YEAR TEAM W-L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR BB SO 2015 SEATTLE 3-4 3.90 13 13 0 0 67.0 67 34 29 8 29 56 Tacoma# 0-1 8.10 3 3 0 0 6.2 12 6 6 0 3 4 2016 SPRING ------MiLB Totals 23-21 3.58 73 71 2 1 366.2 354 173 146 21 165 392 MLB Totals 12-8 3.16 30 30 0 0 165.0 142 68 58 13 65 136 2016 Spring Training - Is making his fi rst appearance of the 2016 Spring Training. • Last Season - Was 3-4 with a 3.90 ERA (29 ER, 67.0 IP) with 56 in 13 starts. • The Injury - On disabled list May 29-September 13 with a strained left middle fi nger. • Strong Finish - Was 3-3 with a 2.60 ERA (15 ER, 52.0 IP) with 44 strikeouts in his fi nal 10 starts of the season. • Zeroes For You - Recorded a career-high scoreless streak of 20.0 innings spanning May 5-17. • MISP-ing In Action - Over his last 9 starts, dating back to April 30, limited opponents to a .029 average (1x34) with RISP. • Career - Mariners 4th round selection in the 2010 MLB First-Year Player draft...made his debut in 2013 (3-0, 1.50 in 4 GS). ALSO SCHEDULED TO PITCH #38 — Vidal Nuño (LHP): #62 — Joel Peralta (RHP): 2016 Spring Training: Making his fi rst Cactus League appearance today. 2016 Spring Training: Making his fi rst Cactus League appearance today. • Last Season - Split season with Seattle and Arizona, combining to go • Last Season - Was 3-1 with three saves and a 4.34 ERA (14 ER, 29.0 IP) 1-5 with 3.74 ERA (37 ER, 89.0 IP) in 35 games including 10 starts. with 24 strikeouts in 33 relief appearances with Los Angeles (NL). • With Seattle - Was 1-4 with a 4.10 ERA (34 ER, 74.2 IP) with 62 strike- • Seasoned Vet - 11-year MLB veteran with six teams (Los Angeles - AL, outs in 32 games including 10 starts with the Mariners. Kansas City, Colorado, Washington, Tampa Bay, Los Angeles - NL). • In Relief - Posted a 1.91 ERA (8 ER, 37.2 IP) with 39 strikeouts in 25 • Scoreless Streak - Posted 5.2 scoreless innings of relief over his fi rst relief appearances with Seattle (22 G) & Arizona (3). seven appearances of the season, from April 6 to April 23. • Trade - Acquired along with INF/OF on June 3 from Arizo- • Successful September - Was 1-0 with a 2.00 ERA (2 ER, 9.0 IP) with 11 na in exchange for C , RHP , OF Gabby strikeouts over his fi nal 11 relief apperances of 2015. Guerrero and INF Jack Reinheimer. #63 — Donn Roach (RHP): #49 — Jonathan Aro (RHP): 2016 Spring Training: Making his fi rst Cactus League appearance today. 2016 Spring Training: Making his fi rst Cactus League appearance today. • Last Season - Claimed off waivers from San Diego by (NL) in • Last Season - 0-1 with 6.97 ERA (8 ER, 10.1 IP) in 6 relief games w/ BOS. November 2014…made one start with Chicago, June 27 at St. Louis. • MLB Debut - Made MLB debut, appearing 6 times in 4 stints with BOS, • AAA Numbers - Was 7-2 with 2.33 ERA (23 ER, 89.0 IP) in 15 starts with despite having never pitched above Single-A prior to 2015. AAA Iowa (Chicago NL), including 13 starts of 6.0+ innings. • Minors Recap - Combined to go 3-3 with 2 saves and a 3.04 ERA (25 • Opener - Named to San Diego’s 2014 Opening Day roster despite not ER, 74.0 IP) in 34 relief appearances between AAA Pawtucket and AA having played in Triple-A prior to 2014...MLB debut April 2 vs. Los An- Portland, limiting opponents to .212 average. geles (NL). • In The Park - In 84.1 combined innings in Majors and minors, allowed just • Draft - Selected by Los Angeles (AL) in 3rd round of 2010 MLB First- four home runs. Year Player Draft. #29 — Ryan Cook (RHP): #55 — Tony Zych (RHP): 2016 Spring Training: Making his fi rst Cactus League appearance today. 2016 Spring Training: Making his fi rst Cactus League appearance today. • Last Season - Had an 18.69 ERA (18 ER, 8.2 IP) in 9 relief appearances • Last Season - Was 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA (5 ER, 18.1 IP) with 24 strikeouts for Oakland and Boston. in 13 relief appearances with Seattle. • New Team - Acquired by Boston in exchange for PTBNL or cash consid- • Strong Finish - Did not allow a run over last three appearances (6.2 IP). erations July 31; appeared in 5 games in three stints with Boston. • Welcome To The Show - Selected from AAA Tacoma on Sept. 1 when • Minor Work - With AAA Nashville and AAA Pawtucket, he combined to Major League rosters expanded. go 4-1 with a 3.16 ERA (15 ER, 42.2 IP) with 36 strikeouts. • Last on List - Made Major League debut becoming last player of more • On The Farm - His 8 saves with Nashville tied for the team lead. than 18,000 players who have played listed in the baseball encyclopedia…he supplanted Edward (Dutch) Zwilling, who had held that distinction since he broke in with the White Sox on Aug. 14, 1910.

2016 SEATTLE MARINERS - SPRING TRAINING DAY-BY-DAY

DAY DATE OPP SCORE WINNER LOSER REC ATT Wednesday March 2 San Diego (Charity Game) Peoria 1:10/12:10 R Thursday March 3 San Diego Padres Peoria 1:05/12:05 R Friday March 4 Milwaukee Brewers Maryvale 1:05/12:05 R Saturday March 5 Peoria 1:10/12:10 R Sunday March 6 Texas Rangers Surprise 1:05/12:05 R Monday March 7 Peoria 1:10/12:10 R Tuesday March 8 Goodyear 1:10/12:10 R# Wednesday March 9 Peoria 1:10/12:10 R#/TV Thursday March 10 Peoria 1:10/12:10 R#/TV Friday March 11 Scottsdale 1:05/12:05 R# Saturday March 12 Goodyear 7:05/6:05 Peoria 7:40/6:40 R/TV Sunday March 13 Cincinnati Reds Peoria 1:10 R/TV Monday March 14 Colorado Rockies Peoria 1:10 R/TV Arizona Diamondbacks Salt River 1:10 Tuesday March 15 Los Angeles Angels Tempe 1:10 R# Wednesday March 16 San Francisco Giants Peoria 1:10 R#/TV Thursday March 17 Mesa (Hohokam) 1:05 R# Friday March 18 Texas Rangers Peoria 1:10 R#TV Saturday March 19 Kansas City Royals Surprise 1:05 Arizona Diamondbacks Peoria 7:10 R/TV Sunday March 20 Cleveland Indians Peoria 1:10 R/TV Monday March 21 Los Angeles Dodgers Glendale 1:05 R Tuesday March 22 OFF DAY Wednesday March 23 Oakland Athletics Peoria 7:10 R/TV Thursday March 24 Colorado Rockies Salt River 1:10 R# Friday March 25 Peoria 1:10 R#/TV Saturday March 26 Los Angeles Dodgers Peoria 1:10 R/TV Sunday March 27 Chicago Cubs Mesa (Sloan) 1:05 R Monday March 28 Kansas City Royals Peoria 1:10 R/TV Tuesday March 29 Cleveland Indians Goodyear 6:05 R Wednesday March 30 San Diego Padres Peoria 12:10 R/TV Thursday March 31 OFF DAY Friday April 1 Colorado Rockies Peoria 7:10 R/TV Saturday April 2 Colorado Rockies Salt River 12:10 R/TV Bold: Home team (ss) split squad game