Though the Mariners have yet to officially announce it seems certain that the All-Star Center Fielder and the Seattle ballclub have reached an agreement on a five year deal for some amount between 75 and 100 million dollars. The disagreement in value from various sources is likely due to how one counts easily reached and more difficult incentive based bonuses. See Mariner fan reaction here, as always you can post your own reaction as well. Read the history of Mariner fan opinions about this situation in the old thread on the subject.

The Mariners are also looking at making news by calling up hot prospect Adam Jones to play Right Field and move Raul Ibanez to the DH. This move should likely improve the offense, but will certainly improve the defense in the outfield. Jones is hitting 309/361/585 with 21 Homers producing 7.8 Runs/27 Outs. He has struggled this year getting caught 6 of his 11 attempts while playing a stellar Center Field for the Tacoma Rainiers in the PCL.

Tonight Ichiro will leadoff and roam Center Field for the American League in the 2007 All Star Game in San Fransisco. Join our gamethread with fans from around the country.