Another piece of the 2009 Mariners has landed on the disabled list. Only this time it is not an infielder but rather the veteran designated hitter Mike Sweeney. This move was partially made so the Mariners would be allowed to activate Tuesday’s starter, Erik Bedard.
The five-time All-Star as a first baseman had back spasms during Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox and left mid-game to be checked out. But this move may actually help the Mariners.
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His main value is in the clubhouse where he will continue being while injured. So on the field the Mariners will be able to play Wladimir Balentien more often than he is now. The only time Balentien has been able to play now is when two of either Mike Sweeney, Ryan Langerhans or Ken Griffey Jr. are absent.
Sweeney will be retroactive to Monday.
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