Mariners sign catcher Henry Blanco, DFA Kelly Shoppach

Seattle Times — The Mariners’ ever-evolving catching situation took a surprising turn today when the Mariners signed 41-year-old catcher Henry Blanco, while Kelly Shoppach was designated for assignment. Shoppach had been holding down the bulk of the catching duties since Opening Day starter Jesus Montero was

Seattle Mariners June 14, 2013

Mariners make Shoppach signing official

Tacoma News-Tribune — The Seattle Mariners officially announced on Thursday the signing of catcher Kelly Shoppach to a one-year contract.

Seattle Mariners February 7, 2013

Mariners announced the signing of Kelly Shoppach, Shawn Kelley designated for assignment

Mariners Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune — The news broke over a week ago, but the Mariners made it official today, announcing the signing of veteran catcher Kelly Shoppach to a one-year contract. Shoppach was signed to be a veteran back-up to Jesus Montero. However, with the latest news of Montero’s links to a possible performance enhancing drug scandal in Miami, getting Shoppach could be even more important. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Shawn Kelley has been designated for assignment. The Mariners have 10 days to trade, release or outright Kelley to the minor leagues. Shoppach, 32, appeared in 76 games with...

Seattle Mariners February 7, 2013

Report: Kelly Shoppach is headed to the Mariners

Mariners Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune — Kelly shoppach to #mariners— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) January 29, 2013 While Mr. Heyman is not fond of action verbs … he does seem to get more than his fair share of things right. And he is right on this. Kelly Shoppach is in town. He is supposedly taking his physical on Wednesday. He will be signing with the Mariners. Kelly Shoppach gets base salary of $1.5M from #mariners with a chance to make an additional $500,000 in incentives.— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) January 30, 2013 … Read more »

Seattle Mariners January 29, 2013

Report: Mariners sign Kelly Shoppach

Tacoma News-Tribune — (Sports Network) - The Seattle Mariners have reportedly agreed to a major-league contract with catcher Kelly Shoppach on Wednesday, according to CBSSports.com.

Seattle Mariners January 29, 2013

Shoppach bound for Seattle

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — Kelly Shoppach #6 CNew York Mets 2012 STATS GM76 HR8 RBI27 R23 OBP.309 AVG.233 Kelly Shoppach, who was acquired last year by the Mets for a late-season audition, has signed a major league deal with the Seattle Mariners pending a physical, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports. The Mets did not intend to re-sign Shoppach.

New York Mets January 29, 2013