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| Height: 6-5
Weight: 245
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: Feb 22, 1977, Trenton, MI Contract: Signed through 2009, with option for 2010. |
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| September 19, 2007 Mariners reliever J.J. Putz was able to pitch Wednesday night despite tightness in his triceps. It was his first outing since September 14. |
| September 19, 2007 J.J. Putz wasn't used in a save opportunity Tuesday because he's nursing tightness in his triceps muscle, according to the AP. George Sherrill wound up getting the call for the Mariners, striking out the side in the ninth. |
| July 19, 2007 J.J. Putz picked up his 28th save of the year Wednesday, working a perfect inning against the Orioles. He now has 30 consecutive save conversations dating back to 2006. |
| July 13, 2007 J.J. Putz recorded his 25th save of the year Thursday, working a scoreless ninth inning against the Tigers. Putz did allow a one-out double to Marcus Thames in the final inning, but he rallied to retire Gary Sheffield and Magglio Ordonez to end the threat. The Seattle closer has yet to blow a save all season, though he was ineffective in Tuesday's All-Star Game (allowing a two-run homer and failing to close out the AL's victory). |
| April 2, 2007 J.J. Putz worked a clean inning in Monday's opener, getting three straight outs after a leadoff double. Putz was not in a save situation because the Mariners entered the ninth with a four-run lead. Putz, who battled elbow soreness most of the spring, was in the high 90s consistently during the inning. |
| March 30, 2007 J.J. Putz will be on the opening-day squad despite tossing just one Cactus League inning, according to the Seattle Times. Putz has been dealing with elbow issues all spring. |
| March 26, 2007 J.J. Putz said he felt no problems with his injured elbow Monday after tossing a 31-pitch bullpen session the day before, according to the AP. Putz said he plans to be ready to be the Mariners closer on opening day. "I felt great," said Putz. "Right now, I'll pitch one inning on Tuesday (against San Francisco), and then again Friday in Las Vegas (against the Chicago Cubs). Yep, I'll be ready for next week." |
| March 26, 2007 J.J. Putz tossed another bullpen session yesterday, making 31 pitches, according to the Seattle Times. He reported no stiffness in his strained elbow. "It's a big relief," he said. Next, he'll work a minor league game tomorrow and follow that up with an exhibition game. |
| March 24, 2007 J.J. Putz reported no problems after tossing a 25-pitch bullpen session yesterday, according to the Seattle Times. He's slated to throw another session tomorrow and in a minor league game after that, if all goes well. Next, would be a spring game Friday before deciding whether he'll be ready for opening day. He's recovering from an elbow strain. |
| March 23, 2007 J.J. Putz threw for a few minutes on Thursday and hopes to have a bullpen session by early next week as he scrambles to ready himself for opening day, the Seattle Times reports. The Mariners have been handling Putz very carefully as he deals with a strained elbow; the team also continues to scout Armando Benitez in the meantime. |
| March 22, 2007 J.J. Putz will rest today but could toss a bullpen session soon, according to the Seattle Times. Once that happens, he should face minor leaguer hitters before facing big leaguers. It remains unclear at this point whether he will be over his strained elbow in time for opening day. |
| March 21, 2007 J.J. Putz played catch at 100 feet Tuesday and said he felt great, the Seattle Times reports. Putz is expected to have another session Wednesday as he comes back from his elbow strain. |
| March 18, 2007 J.J. Putz does not have a season-threatening injury to his elbow, only a mild strain of the pronator muscle, according to the Seattle Times. However, Putz's status for opening day is still up in the air. "We're still optimistic. I know J.J.'s optimistic," Mariners trainer Rick Griffin said. "As long as we progress without any setbacks, or any bumps in the road, there's always a chance." |
| March 17, 2007 An MRI on J.J. Putz's right elbow showed no serious problems, although more extensive results are expected to be available Saturday, according to the AP. "Right now, the concern of him not being ready (for opening day) on a scale of 1-10 is about a 3," manager Mike Hargrove said. Putz experienced stiffness following a bullpen session Thursday morning. |
| March 16, 2007 J.J. Putz will undergo an MRI Friday morning in an effort to determine the cause of stiffness in his right arm, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. Putz said the aching he felt come on about half an hour after throwing in the bullpen Thursday was gone Friday morning. But there is some concern that there is an underlying problem and that, possibly, Putz might not be ready to start the season. "As of right now, the stress has gone away," Putz said as he left to have the MRI about 9 a.m. Friday morning. "I'm hoping the MRI shows that everything is well." |
| March 16, 2007 J.J. Putz felt arm tightness after his Thursday bullpen session, the Seattle Times reports. The session itself had gone well, but when he got into the clubhouse the tightness came about. Manager Mike Hargrove declined to say whether Putz was scheduled to see a specialist; trainer Rick Griffin said Putz would be re-evaluated Friday. It's not clear how the Mariners would handle the closer spot if Putz missed any time; Seattle scouted Armando Benitez of the Giants this week, something a lot of teams have been doing of late. |
| March 14, 2007 J.J. Putz continues to throw on flat ground, the Seattle Times reports. He's been dealing with a tight pitching elbow but insists he'll be fine for the start of the year. He will likely throw a bullpen Thursday. |
| March 13, 2007 J.J. Putz played catch from 90 feet on Monday and his tight right elbow felt good, according to the Seattle Times. Putz said he's "not at all" worried about being ready for opening day. |
| March 12, 2007 J.J. Putz is expected to throw off a mound this week and build up to a three-inning, minor league outing, according to the Seattle Times. He's been battling tightness in his elbow recently, though it doesn't appear to be anything serious at this point. |
| March 9, 2007 J.J. Putz is battling a little elbow tightness and did not pitch Thursday, the Seattle Times reports. The injury does not appear to be serious. |
| January 18, 2007 J.J. Putz and the Mariners agreed to a three-year, $13.1 million deal Wednesday that includes an option for a fourth year, according to the Seattle Times. Putz saved 36 games while holding a 2.30 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and striking out 104 in 78 1/3 innings last season. |