It has been years since onetime Mariners general manager Woody Woodward worked in Major League Baseball. 

He can run, throw, hit and field. 

He can run, throw, hit and field. 

America's multibillion-dollar sports machine has many parts, but one common goal: separating people from their discretionary income. 

Former Toronto infielder Chris Woodward is among 17 nonroster players invited to spring training, the Mariners announced Wednesday. 

Former Seattle Mariners general manager Woody Woodward is rejoining the organization as a scout. 

Tyler Walker, who has one-half season as a closer on his resume, was signed by the Mariners with the idea that he will get a chance to show that he can take up the slack left when J. 

--3B Adrian Beltre, who had surgery on his left shoulder and thumb in September, is healthy and should be ready to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. 

The Mariners managed to avoid setting a club record for losses in 2008, but beyond that the season was horrible in about every way possible. 

For decades, professional sports leagues have appeared immune to economic struggles. 

The Mariners aren't close to being a completed project under new general manager Jack Zduriencik and manager Don Wakamatsu. 

Tom McDonald's job isn't usually this stressful. 

Tyler Walker, who has one-half season as a closer on his resume, was signed by the Mariners with the idea that he will get a chance to show that he can take up the slack left when J. 

--3B Adrian Beltre, who had surgery on his left shoulder and thumb in September, is healthy and should be ready to play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. 

The Mariners managed to avoid setting a club record for losses in 2008, but beyond that the season was horrible in about every way possible.