Michael Saunders Rumors & News
- Seattle Mariners
- #55 | CF/LF/RF BatsLThrowsR
- Height6-4
- Weight215
- Age25
- Experience 3 years
- Salary $489,100
- BirthplaceVictoria, British Columbia
Sunday’s line-ups, official game notes, updated stats vs. the Indians, and a few thoughts on Montero’s play at the plate
Mariners Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune — Michael Saunders is back in the line-up today after getting much needed day off. The rest of the line-up is pretty similar to yesterday. Jesus Montero is back in there after a tough game yesterday. He’s actually caught all but one of Felix Hernandez’s starts this season. The one start that Montero didn’t catch Hernandez he gave up four runs against the White Sox. Is there any meaning to it? No. Your browser does not support iframes. I watched yesterday’s final play with Montero at the plate several times yesterday. Yes, he … Read more »
Seattle Mariners May 19, 2013Michael Saunders could see plenty of time with Franklin Gutierrez recovering
Seattle Times — Michael Saunders got a well-earned day off on Saturday as the Mariners keep him fresh for what could be an extended stint playing center field.
Seattle Mariners May 18, 2013Michael Saunders 'a bit worn down'
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mariners outfielder Michael Saunders has been given Saturday off to regroup, MLB.com reports. Saunders is in a 2-for-19 slump and manager Eric Wedge just wants him to forget about it. "I just think he's a bit worn down," Wedge said of Saunders.
May 18, 2013Franklin Gutierrez to be used often in right field during rehab stint
Mariners Blog | Seattle Times — We're a couple of hours from gametime and Michael Saunders is getting a rare day off for the Mariners, having played 15 games in a row. Saunders has looked tired at the plate his last two games, so the rest comes at a good time. You can expect to see Saunders playing a lot of center field going forward, perhaps even once Franklin Gutierrez is ready to return off the disabled list. Gutierrez was slotted to play right field last night for Class AAA Tacoma prior to being moved to the DH spot because of slick field conditions. I asked manager Eric Wedge this morning whether we should read anything...
Seattle Mariners May 18, 2013
Saturday’s line-ups, official game notes and updated stats vs. Indians
Mariners Insider | Tacoma News-Tribune — It’s a much needed off day for Michael Saunders, who has started every single game – 15 straight – since he came off disabled list. The last few games he’s struggled a little at the plate – going 2 for 19, including 0-for-10 in the last two games. While Saunders wants to play every day, getting a break is a good thing. It allows him to have a work day in the cages as well. Michael Morse is back in the line-up today after being scratched with eye irritation yesterday. Obviously, Saunders is still available for late … Read more »
Seattle Mariners May 18, 2013
5/16: Chart
Lookout Landing — SEA P WPA NYY P WPA Noesi .014 Pettite .016 Perez .183 Kelley -.058 Medina .041 Logan .079 Luetge -.119 Warren .039 Capps .253 Wilhelmsen .204 SEA WPA NYY WPA Saunders -.151 Gardner .064 Bay -.041 Nix -.403 Seager -.065 Cano -.122 Morales .075 Wells -.125 Morse .194 Overbay -.100 Ibanez -.148 Granderson .144 Montero -.006 Adams -.001 Ackley .009 Suzuki -.117 Ryan .056 Stewart .176 Romine -.090 Was Clutch: Carter Capps, +.253 Needed Crutch: Michael Saunders, -.151 That was the most tense game I've watched all season, nailbiting right do...
Seattle Mariners May 16, 2013Game 41: Yankees vs. Mariners
The LoHud Yankees Blog | Journal News — YANKEES (25-15) Brett Gardner CF Jayson Nix SS Robinson Cano 2B Vernon Wells LF Lyle Overbay 1B Curtis Granderson DH David Adams 3B Ichiro Suzuki RF Chris Stewart C LHP Andy Pettitte (4-2, 3.83) Pettitte vs. Mariners MARINERS (19-21) Michael Saunders CF Jason Bay LF Kyle Seager 3B Kendry’s Morales 1B Michael Morse RF Raul [...]The post Game 41: Yankees vs. Mariners appeared first on The LoHud Yankees Blog.
New York Yankees May 16, 2013Michael Saunders doubles twice
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mariners center fielder Michael Saunders doubled twice and drew one walk in five plate appearances Wednesday as part of a 12-2 blowout win over the Yankees. The two two-baggers doubled Saunders' double total this season. Saunders has hit .278/.359/.506 with four home runs and six stolen bases in 93 plate appearances this season.
May 16, 2013
Mariners' Michael Saunders has gone from flop to force at the plate
Seattle Times — In 2011, Saunders wasn't sure if he could cut it in the majors. Now he's one of the consistent bright spots in the Mariners' lineup.
Seattle Mariners May 13, 2013Michael Saunders makes it fun to watch Mariners again
Tacoma News-Tribune — As the Seattle Mariners approach the quarter mark of the 2013 season, we can deduce this much about their everyday lineup: It’s better, and way more fun to watch, when Michael Saunders is batting leadoff.
Seattle Mariners May 13, 2013Mariners-A's lineups, Sunday, May 12
Mariners Blog | Seattle Times — Michael Saunders (L) CF Adam Rosales SS Jason Bay LF Jed Lowrie (S) 2B Kyle Seager (L) 3B Yoenis Cespedes CF Kendrys Morales (S) DH Josh Donaldson 3B Michael Morse RF Luke Montz DH Justin Smoak (S) 1B Derek Norris C Jesus Montero C Nate Freiman 1B Robert Andino 2B Brandon Moss (L) RF Brendan Ryan SS Michael Taylor LF Starting Pitcher Starting Pitcher Joe Saunders LHP Tommy Milone LHP
Seattle Mariners May 12, 2013
5/10: Chart
Lookout Landing — WPA: Made Plays: Hisashi Iwakuma (.155), Justin Smoak (.130) Malaise: Jesus Montero (-.038), Michael Saunders (-.028) FanGraphs Game Page Poll Player of the Game: Kyle Seager Raul Ibanez Hisashi Iwakuma Justin Smoak 279 votes | Results
Seattle Mariners May 10, 2013Michael Saunders finds way on base against Pirates
CBSSports.com Fantasy — Mariners outfielder Michael Saunders walked three times and scored a run in Wednesday's win over Pittsburgh. Wednesday's performance just shows how multidimensional the outfielder's game has been this year. He's hitting .272/.362/.552 in 58 at-bats for Seattle, and he's both hitting for great power (.276 ISO) and showing excellent discipline (12.9 percent walk rate). As a result, he has been easily the club's best hitter, as he's the only regular with an OPS over .900.
May 9, 2013Saunders a key ingredient to Mariners' recent success
Tacoma News-Tribune — Michael Saunders makes a difference to the Mariners every day. Wednesday’s 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park was a prime example how he has helped since his April 29 return from the disabled list.
Seattle Mariners May 8, 2013Michael Saunders turning into key player at top of Mariners' lineup
Seattle Times — Saunders has an impressive .914 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) and says he's trying to be aggressive. "Every game, I'm looking to take the extra bases whenever I can," he said.
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