Jerry Dipoto

Surprising Seattle Leads the AL West in Mid-May
Surprising Seattle Leads the AL West in Mid-May
SEATTLE (AP) — When new general manager Jerry Dipoto went about rebuilding the Seattle Mariners in the offseason, he bet heavily on the rebound. Dipoto believed the Mariners could be revamped without spending heavily in free agency through shrewd acquisitions of players who struggled in 2015 or had perhaps fallen out of favor with their former club...
Mariners Re-sign RHP Iwakuma After Reported With Dodgers
Mariners Re-sign RHP Iwakuma After Reported With Dodgers
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have re-signed right-handed pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma after an agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers was never finalized. Seattle announced the deal with Iwakuma late Thursday night. It includes a contract for 2016 and options for the 2017 and 2018 seasons...
Seattle Hires Andy McKay as New Farm Director
Seattle Hires Andy McKay as New Farm Director
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have hired Andy McKay as their new director of player development overseeing the club's farm system. New Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto officially announced the hiring on Wednesday. McKay had served as the peak performance coordinator for the Colorado Rockies' minor league system since September 2012...
Jerry Dipoto Gets Another Shot as New GM With Mariners
Jerry Dipoto Gets Another Shot as New GM With Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — Jerry Dipoto believes the Seattle Mariners don't need a major overhaul at the major league level to create a contender. Dipoto was introduced as Seattle's new general manager on Tuesday. Dipoto was one of three finalists for the position, narrowed from an initial pool of about 40 that Mariners team President Kevin Mather pulled together...