Jeremy Bonderman signs with Seattle Mariners – MLB Update
Starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman has signed with the Seattle Mariners to a Minor League contract after a year off from the field. He last played for the Detroit Tigers and did well with consistent performance.
From the very beginning of his career, he played with total persistence and never showed any loop holes in his game.
The Mariners have also confirmed the deal and according to some other sources, he will also be invited to Spring Training in Washington. If he does well in the Spring Training, experts believe that he will be joining the Mariners’ big league team.
"I just thought it would be a good idea to give it one last shot," Bonderman, 30, a longtime Detroit Tigers starter and former first-round pick of the Oakland Athletics, said by phone after agreeing to the deal.
He added with more detail and explained about his recent signing with the Seattle Mariners, “It was kind of weird, I had no idea what to expect. My kids are getting a kick out of seeing their dad go through this. I guess I'll have to find something else
to do eventually."
Jeremy is also optimistic on his contract with the Seattle Mariners as he thinks that his almost two years’ break has given him enough time to learn more about the game. Though this is still a Minor League contract but experts say that Bonderman will surely
get a call from the Seattle Mariners to represent them in the Major League Baseball.
He recently underwent Tommy John Surgery and now looking healthy enough to pitch again. As Bonderman announced his availability, the Mariners were first to approach him and his agent.
Bonderman is considered a highly talented individual and possesses large Major League experience. His career stats have also been consistent with 4.89 ERA along with 67-77 win-loss, 929 strikeouts and 1.40 WHIP.
His arrival in the Major League and more importantly in the Mariners franchise is a healthy sign. It will give him more confidence to grow with an extra thrust while Mariners will also be getting benefit from his comeback.
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