The Mariners have released minor league infielder Matt Tuiasosopo, according to a club press release. The move makes room on Seattle's 40-man roster for lefty Cesar Jimenez, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding transaction.
Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik told Tuiasosopo that the release was the result of a roster squeeze and the M's would like to have the 25-year-old back in the spring, tweets Shannon Drayer of ESPN 710 radio in Seattle.
Tuiasosopo, a third-round draft pick in 2004, had spent all of 2011 with Tacoma, where he hit .226/.341./.394 with 14 homers. He played in parts of three seasons with the Mariners from 2008-10, hitting .176/.234/.306 in 210 plate appearances.
Actually his triple slash in the bigs was
.176/.234/.306 for an OPS of .540
Good catch, thanks. I was giving him too much credit!
The Marlins maybe?
It is about time. Matt Tuiasosopo had enough chances to prove himself to the Seattle organization, but he just didn’t make it happen.
Maybe he can play quarterback like his brother
Time to go get in Huskies’ camp ASAP! …lol
He is talented….he will get another shot somewhere
He can’t meet the lowly requirements to start for Seattle.. Yeah, he’s super.
Maybe Al Davis can sign him to play QB…….
Don’t give him any ideas…although, given the Raider’s QB situation, what’s the worst that can happen?
The worst thing that could happen with the Raiders QB situation is probably that Jason Campbell gets hurt.
I know this isn’t a football thread, but c’mon… the guy was solid last year and the team went 8-8. The Redskins would’ve done better with him than with McNabb.
I know…trust me, I’m a Raider fan. I don’t think his celing’s much higher though. And you’re right about the Redskin part
(Tui never did come back to Seattle) He ended up signing a minor league deal with the NY Mets. The End.