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Mariners, Tommy Milone Agree To Minor League Deal

By Anthony Franco | December 15, 2022 at 11:32pm CDT

The Mariners have agreed to a minor league contract with Tommy Milone, according to Triple-A Tacoma’s director of media relations Paul Braverman (Twitter link). The veteran lefty also spent the 2022 campaign in the Mariners organization.

Milone, who turns 36 in February, got into seven MLB games for Seattle this past season. He tossed 16 2/3 innings in low-leverage relief, allowing 10 runs with six walks and five strikeouts. Milone spent a greater chunk of the year at Tacoma, where he started 10 of 11 outings. Over 40 1/3 innings, he provided the Rainiers a 2.68 ERA with a 24.4% strikeout rate and a 7.1% walk percentage.

A 10th-round pick in the 2008 draft, the USC product has spent a decade and a half in the professional ranks. That’s largely on the back of stellar command, as Milone consistently pounds the strike zone. He doesn’t throw hard or miss many bats, but his reliable control has earned him plenty of depth work as a journeyman.

Milone has gotten to the majors in 12 straight years, suiting up with Washington, Oakland, Minnesota, Milwaukee, the Mets, Seattle, Baltimore, Atlanta and Toronto. He has a 4.60 ERA over 944 1/3 innings in the majors, while he owns a quality 3.27 mark through nine years at Triple-A.

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  1. YourDreamGM

    2 months ago

    M’s answer to Rodon.

    Reply
    • MannyBeingMVP

      2 months ago

      In their respective careers, Tommy has pitched in more MLB games than Carlos!

      Reply
      • MM.MM

        2 months ago

        No shh..Milone is OBVIOUSLY older

        Reply
        • MannyBeingMVP

          2 months ago

          True, born in 87 not 92. Also true, Rodon only reached 25 starts in 2 of his 8 seasons.

    • deweybelongsinthehall

      2 months ago

      Let’s see what happens with Rodon. I think the Yankees will be sorry by year three although to have another lefty in their stadium makes more sense than most other clubs. For some reason I kind of like this move. In a bigger park, I’m thinking he surprises and actually pitches well.

      Reply
      • YourDreamGM

        2 months ago

        I would take 2 Rodons over 1 Cole. Judging by the comments Yankee fans were the only team fans who wanted him. Apparently he is a 2 year wonder who will be hurt all the time. Usually one of these types every year or two. For a lil risk you can get a ton of reward.

        Reply
        • Dustyslambchops23

          2 months ago

          Man I’m far from a Cole fan but that’s a tough take, Rodon has only pitched more than 135 innings twice and he’s about to turn 30.

        • deweybelongsinthehall

          2 months ago

          Sometimes the best move is the one you don’t make. Rodon to his credit has pitched great recently but his history suggests as you mentioned he won’t give quantity which in today’s game is as important as the quality. The league still needs to limit the number of pitchers on a staff. Short term pain but long term gain in my book as the staff would have to learn how to actually pitch instead of overthrowing. I still go back to 75 when Sparky Anderson had just 9 pitchers for the WS when the DH was not used.

        • MannyBeingMVP

          2 months ago

          Two Rodons would be great, on average, one would be healthy.

        • retired/advisory role

          2 months ago

          D d e added se dedicated see add

    • ayrbhoy

      2 months ago

      The Ms needed to go after Rodon as much as they needed to pursue a starting CF and a starting C

      Reply
  2. MannyBeingMVP

    2 months ago

    Persistent

    Reply
  3. TrumboJumbo

    2 months ago

    12 years in the show, 10 teams and counting, how have I never heard of this guy?!?! Hahaha

    Reply
    • TrumboJumbo

      2 months ago

      Almost 11mil in career earnings…Impressive with all that time spent in AAA.

      Reply
      • MannyBeingMVP

        2 months ago

        Most of his money came in two seasons with Twins.

        Reply
      • fre5hwind

        2 months ago

        Trumbo for some reason i can not respond to your comments.

        Reply
        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          fre5hwind, Accidentally muted you. Forgive me?

        • fre5hwind

          2 months ago

          Of course!

    • Edp007

      2 months ago

      Lol don’t watch enough baseball. He’s going for the Edwin Jackson record. https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/leaders_most_franchises.shtml

      Reply
      • deweybelongsinthehall

        2 months ago

        Never reach that. Jackson should be proud to own the record. I know his bank is happy…

        Reply
      • MannyBeingMVP

        2 months ago

        Malone, Melancon and Jesse Chavez all have played for nine teams in the majors and all are likely to play in 2023.

        Reply
        • Edp007

          2 months ago

          Matt Stairs eats free all across N America and Central America too

    • Rsox

      2 months ago

      9 teams. He’s had multiple stints with the Nationals and Mariners because sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came…

      Reply
    • Rsox

      2 months ago

      Interestingly Edwin Jackson (14), Octavio Dotel (13) and Matt Stairs (12) are #1,2,3 respectively in teams played for

      Edwin Jackson:
      Dodgers
      Rays
      Tigers
      Diamondbacks
      White Sox
      Cardinals
      Cubs
      Nationals
      Braves
      Marlins
      Padres
      Orioles
      A’s
      Blue Jays

      Octavio Dotel:
      Mets
      Astros
      A’s
      Yankees
      Royals
      Braves
      White Sox
      Pirates
      Dodgers
      Rockies
      Blue Jays
      Cardinals
      Tigers

      Matt Stairs:
      Expos/Nationals
      Red Sox
      A’s
      Cubs
      Brewers
      Pirates
      Royals
      Rangers
      Tigers
      Blue Jays
      Phillies
      Padres

      The three players played for 29 different teams (30 if you count the Expos separately from the Nationals), 10 of the same teams (though oddly at different times) and the only team none of the three ever played for: the San Francisco Giants

      Reply
      • TrumboJumbo

        2 months ago

        Rsox that is wild that the only team they didn’t play for was SF haha I wonder if any of them ever came “close?”

        Reply
        • Rsox

          2 months ago

          Upon re-reading they also never played for the Indians. But I’m sure *they were a close second on all of them*

        • TrumboJumbo

          2 months ago

          The future 3 that overtake them will only have missed out on playing for SD no doubt..

        • Rsox

          2 months ago

          Currently Anthony Swarzak is the active leader in teams played for with 10. Milone, Mark Melancon and Jesse Chavez are tied for 2nd with 9. Age says Milone has the best chance of at least catching Edwin Jackson as at 35 he is the youngest of the four. However at a glance teams played for;

          Anthony Swarzak:
          Twins
          Indians
          Yankees
          White Sox
          Brewers
          Mets
          Mariners
          Braves
          Diamondbacks
          Royals

          Jesse Chavez:
          Pirates
          Braves
          Royals
          Blue Jays
          A’s
          Dodgers
          Angels
          Cubs
          Rangers

          Mark Melancon:
          Yankees
          Astros
          Red Sox
          Pirates
          Nationals
          Giants
          Braves
          Padres
          Diamondbacks

          Tommy Milone:
          Nationals
          A’s
          Twins
          Brewers
          Mets
          Mariners
          Orioles
          Braves
          Blue Jays

          Among the 4 only the Marlins/Rays/Reds/Phillies/Cardinals/Tigers/Rockies are yet to be represented by one of the 4

        • impapad17

          2 months ago

          You should re-re-read. None of those 3 played for the Mariners

  4. TheHighCheese4Me

    2 months ago

    Start printing those WS tickets now!
    #organizationaldepthcharge

    Reply
  5. TrumboJumbo

    2 months ago

    Hahahahha To be able to say you have played for half the teams in MLB is pretty remarkable.

    Reply
  6. davemlaw

    2 months ago

    Good for this guy. Not many have that kind of dedication. Respect.

    Reply
  7. JustinLikesSharks

    2 months ago

    Jerry Dipoto is laser focused on finishing 2nd place in the AL West

    Reply
    • MannyBeingMVP

      2 months ago

      Second place in West should be good enough for wild card. Both Central Divisions have uphill battle to have even a single wild card team.

      Reply
      • letsplaytwo

        2 months ago

        Uh………….but only one of the Central Divisions affects the Mariners chances of winning a Wild Card.

        Reply
    • ayrbhoy

      2 months ago

      This type of signing is not without value. Every team needs AAA pitchers and emergency middle relief depth

      Reply
      • League Minimum

        2 months ago

        ‘xactly!

        He can spot-start and do long-relief, as well.

        Reply
  8. King Floch

    2 months ago

    His transactions section on Baseball Reference goes on forever. Truly a journeyman’s journeyman.

    Reply
  9. Ignorant Son-of-a-b

    2 months ago

    LOL – Love Tommy, he will have gigs like this open to him well into his forties.

    Reply
  10. John Rocker Fan Club

    2 months ago

    Force your kid to be a lefty.

    Reply
  11. afl forever

    2 months ago

    Doesn’t hit 90 on the gun.

    Reply
  12. Rishi

    2 months ago

    The last time this guy was any good I was only a few years or so removed from high school. How is he still getting jobs?

    Reply
  13. HeedFrodo

    2 months ago

    M’s love kicking the tires on this guy

    Reply
  14. LarsAnderson

    2 months ago

    My name is Ramone

    Reply
  15. tiredolddude

    2 months ago

    Proof positive that you don’t need a fastball in the 90’s to pitch in MLB. How this guy has lasted so long is anyone’s guess. That said, I’m surprised that he somehow survived the Pirates Annual Dumpster Dive and Weenie Roast

    Reply
  16. Tingles

    2 months ago

    I always love seeing this dude hang in there. Get em Tommy

    Reply
  17. bkwalker510

    2 months ago

    when he gets to 0-2 does he still throw a high fastball above the zone?

    Reply
  18. League Minimum

    2 months ago

    It’s a good signing. As an M’s fan, I have no problem with this at all.

    Reply

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