Almost an hour after their 6-5 loss to the Rockies on Saturday afternoon, the Mariners announced their 25-man Opening Day roster, which includes right-handed relievers David Aardsma, Miguel Batista, Roy Corcoran, Chris Jakubauskas, Shawn Kelley, Mark Lowe and Brandon Morrow.
...The biggest surprise was the inclusion of third baseman Matt Tuiasosopo. The former three-sport star at Woodinville (Wash.) High School and the organization's first Draft selection in 2004 basically replaces Ichiro, who was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday.
"He obviously had a great spring, worked hard and really impressed us," Wakamatsu said. "It's nice to be able to reward a kid like that, and I think it's the best fit right now. We'll see how it goes on the road until Ichiro comes back."
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Oh yeah, Congrats Matthew!!!
It almost makes being in the office playing catch-up on a Sunday afternoon a little more tolerable (well, not really).
Even if it's only for a couple weeks until Ichiro needs a roster spot, good for Tui.
I know he got a late season call up last year, but this is a whole new front office and coaching staff and his hard work and results this Spring put him in this position. The teenager that busted up his hand punching that door window at FCS has come a long way.
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