First, an update on Mark Lowe (WI '05):
Right-handed pitcher Mark Lowe will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow, the Mariners announced [Friday].
Lowe, who was placed on the disabled list on August 20, had an MRI exam on Wednesday.
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Lowe, 23, should be ready to participate in Spring Training with the Mariners in February.
Next, a story about Greg Dobbs (WI '02) and his role as the top pinch hitter for the M's this season.
"In this role, you're either a hero or a goat, and it's easy to feel that way," Seattle's Greg Dobbs said. "If you get a hit, you feel great. If you don't, you feel terrible. It can get to you a little bit."
Dobbs has been Seattle's top pinch-hitter this season, even though he spent most of the season with Triple-A Tacoma. He's hitting .357 with five hits in 14 at-bats -- including his current streak of four consecutive pinch-hits.
No other player on the Mariners active roster has more than two pinch-hits.
Finally, former Appleton Fox Raul Ibanez is a Heart and Hustle nominee
Created in 2005, the Heart and Hustle Award recognizes current players who demonstrate a passion for the game and who best embody its values, spirit and traditions. The award will be presented in November.
David Eckstein of the St. Louis Cardinals was the inaugural winner in 2005.
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Statistics aside, Ibanez would much rather be known for being a good teammate than simply a good run producer."That' a huge deal to me," he said. "I enjoy the camaraderie here, finding out what might help a guy. Sometimes, guys just need an ear ... or an earful."
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