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    Mariners Claim Scott Cousins, Another Weak Bat

    SPNW StaffBy SPNW StaffNovember 6, 2012Updated:November 7, 201214 Comments2 Mins Read
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    The Mariners Tuesday announced that they had acquired outfielder Scott Cousins off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. The 27-year-old Cousins split the 2012 season between AAA New Orleans and the Miami Marlins, and his addition brings to 37 the number of players currently on Seattle’s 40-man roster.

    Cousins appeared in 53 games for the Marlins last year and played all three outfield positions, but didn’t hit a lick, batting just .163 with four doubles, one triple, one home run and three RBIs. From an offensive standpoint, he doesn’t figure to add much to a team that ranked 14th in batting average, 14th in on-base percentage and 14th in OPS.

    With New Orleans, Cousins batted .296 (69×233) in 61 games. He also played with the Marlins in 2010 (27 games) and 2011 (48 games).

    Over seven minor league seasons, Cousins has combined to bat .279 with 106 doubles, 21 triples, 62 home runs and 280 RBI.

    Cousins started his professional career in 2006 with Jamestown. He reached the major leagues in 2010 with the Marlins and got in 27 games. For his 128-game major league career, Cousins is hitting .183.

    Cousins was originally selected out of the University of San Francisco in the third round of the 2006 June amateur draft.

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    14 Comments

    1. Tian Biao on November 6, 2012 1:50 pm

      A batting average of .163? He’ll fit right in.

      • art thiel on November 6, 2012 9:01 pm

        The market is cornered for mediocre outfielders!

        • Will on November 7, 2012 10:49 pm

          Perhaps the Mariners are configuring themselves for inner league play against the Tacoma Rainers.

      • art thiel on November 6, 2012 9:02 pm

        Remember the fences are coming in: .175, at least, next year.

    2. Michael Kaiser on November 6, 2012 2:13 pm

      What are we taking up a roster spot with this guy for. What even is his upside? You only can reconfigure the fences so many times.

      • art thiel on November 6, 2012 9:03 pm

        He could be the next Trayvon Robinson.

    3. Tim on November 6, 2012 2:55 pm

      I’m getting my season tickets now! All I can say to the AL West is be afraid…be very afraid.

      • art thiel on November 6, 2012 9:04 pm

        Oakland can’t run the division forever.

    4. Joe Fan on November 6, 2012 4:54 pm

      Why on earth would we pick up this guy? I just do not see the logic – Jack Z. please explain.

      • art thiel on November 6, 2012 9:05 pm

        Someone has to back up Figgins at pinch-hitter.

    5. Herb Huseland on November 6, 2012 5:42 pm

      Sigh …

    6. Matt712 on November 7, 2012 2:37 pm

      I got it! He must be related to Derryl Cousins! Very crafty Mariners… Verrrry crafty.

    7. Herb Huseland on November 7, 2012 8:39 pm

      The Mets just released a real good player that is from Gonzaga. Last season wasn’t good due to nagging injuries. Might be a sleeper. I’m having a senior moment and cant come up with his name.Canadian guy.

    8. Herb Huseland on November 7, 2012 8:42 pm

      Jason Bay.

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