AP: Piniella Gets OK to Talk to D'Rays

The Mariners wouldn't say what players and how much money they would get from Tampa Bay.

``I will not comment on anything,'' Gillick said from Peoria, Ariz., where the team is holding organizational meetings. ``All I will say is Tampa Bay stepped up and they were very aggressive. They were the first out of the chute for Lou.''

I really hope Lou doesn't get stuck in Tampa. He'll hate managing their horrible team in their horrible building. I also worry that if he doesn't live up to expectations that he'll get a bad name in his home town. But that's for him to decide. The Mariners just want some really good players!  

1:16:05 AM  comment []