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Article: Joel Pineiro Agrees to Deal With Mariners
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- January 20, 2004
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TIM KORTE, AP Sports Writer
AP Online
01-20-2004
Dateline: SEATTLE
Joel Pineiro won't worry for another three years.
The Seattle Mariners agreed Tuesday to a $14.5 million, three-year contract with the workhorse starter, then agreed Wednesday to a $1.95 million, one-year contract with Gil Meche.
Both right-handers were part of a Seattle rotation that featured only five pitchers all last season, matching a major league record.
Pineiro called his contract "a blessing," saying he understands what it means to his family.
"Stabilization," he said. "Knowing that I don't have to worry about arbitration cases, just staying healthy and winning some ballgames."
The 25-year-old Meche returned to the majors ...