...Seattle brings to Jackson a strong minor league system. Stocked with Mariners prospects, the Missions qualified for the Texas League playoffs in four of the last five seasons. The Inland Empire 66ers, Seattle's High-A affiliate, won the California League championship this year, and many of those players will be suiting up for the Jaxx in 2007.
"We're going to put a competitive team on the field; I can guarantee you that," said Frank Mattox, Mariners director of player development.
The Mariners do have at least one local tie. Former Jackson State pitcher George Sherrill is the Mariners' left-handed specialist out of the bullpen.
Expect Seattle to create more ties. One of Mattox's selling points to the Jaxx is that community involvement is an important part of the development process. That means that many of the Jaxx will be made available for speaking engagements, charity events and hospital visits.
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