Right-hander Randy Messenger agreed Friday to a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners, two days after he was waived off the major league roster to clear a roster spot. 

Jack Zduriencik seems willing to go halfway around the world to make his Mariners better, if that's what it takes. 

In place of a printed program, the Mariners might want to sell blank sheets of paper on game days this season. 

New Mariners infielder Ronny Cedeno, acquired from the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, will be given a chance this spring to compete for a starting job at shortstop and second base. 

In place of a printed program, the Mariners might want to sell blank sheets of paper on game days this season. 

Mike Sweeney is excited about where he's headed, even though he doesn't have a major league contract. 

Five-time All-Star Mike Sweeney and the Seattle Mariners have agreed to a minor league contract, and the 35-year-old will compete to become the team's designated hitter. 

Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. 

RHP David Aardsma was acquired in trade from Boston, with the Mariners giving up Class A LHP Fabian Williamson. 

RHP David Aardsma was acquired in trade from Boston, with the Mariners giving up Class A LHP Fabian Williamson. 

The Seattle bullpen is in a state of flux as the Mariners prepare to set up camp in Peoria, Ariz. 

--The Mariners picked up a versatile player and a potential starting pitcher in a three-player deal with the Cubs. 

The Seattle bullpen is in a state of flux as the Mariners prepare to set up camp in Peoria, Ariz. 

--The Mariners picked up a versatile player and a potential starting pitcher in a three-player deal with the Cubs. 

Aaron Heilman needed a change of scenery after his struggles last season with the New York Mets.