Brandon Morrow didn't hide his frustration Saturday standing in front of his locker after the Seattle Mariners placed their young closer on the 15-day disabled list because of biceps tendinitis. 

May 1, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) -- 

Seattle's surprising start (14-9) has much to do with the club's ability to hit with men in scoring position. 

--LHP Jason Vargas was recalled by the Mariners before Friday's series opener against Oakland. 

INF Chris Burke, acquired by the Mariners during spring training from San Diego, was traded back to the Padres last week when San Diego needed infield help because of injuries. 

Seattle's surprising start (14-9) has much to do with the club's ability to hit with men in scoring position. 

--LHP Jason Vargas was recalled by the Mariners before Friday's series opener against Oakland. 

INF Chris Burke, acquired by the Mariners during spring training from San Diego, was traded back to the Padres last week when San Diego needed infield help because of injuries. 

The dish 

The Seattle Mariners look to defeat the Oakland Athletics for the eighth straight time as the AL West rivals continue their weekend series on Saturday night. 

During the fifth and sixth pitches, Jose Lopez was just trying to keep the at-bat alive. 

May 1, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) -- 

Catcher Kenji Johjima was activated from the 15-day disabled list and inserted into the Seattle Mariners lineup. 

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INF Chris Burke, acquired by the Mariners during spring training from San Diego, was traded back to the Padres last week when San Diego needed infield help because of injuries.