Jeff Harris Update Means Seey'all Later

by kva15 on Nov 20, 2006 2:53 PM PST

Hey all. Well, this will likely be the last Jeff Harris update I pester you all with. As has been discussed, the Mariners let Jeff become a free agent at the end of last season whem his contract ran out. He has been pitching (well) in the Venezuelan Winter League during the off-season.

On the first day of free agent signings, Jeff was contacted by the Cleveland Indians and he is going to be given a shot to win the role of long reliever/spot starter with the Indians this year. Jeff appreciates the opportunities the Mariners gave him while he was here, but he is really excited about this chance (and it's good to be wanted, or so I hear...).

Man Jeff, I am going to miss your wit, wisdom, and perspective. And I'll miss sharing the ups and downs of the M's with the rest of you. What a great bunch of people you all are!! I guess I'll check out the Indians blogsite, which I imagine gets fewer hits in a year than Player A got in his time with the M's. I'll look forward to talking to all of you whenever the M's and Indians play.

Oh, and it wouldn't hurt if you rooted for Jeff Harris just a little (at least when he isn't pitching against the M's). So I'll see you all later, good people (hey look, nobody was sworn at this time!).

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Best of luck to Mr. Harris

Whenever you aren't playing the M's, of course. :)

Have fun on the Indians blog, kva

by Graham MacAree on Nov 20, 2006 3:00 PM PST reply actions

Thanks, kva

and best of luck to Jeff Harris. I'm sure the Indians will give him a much better shot than the M's did. I expect to see him on the Tribe's 25 man roster in April.

by Gomez on Nov 20, 2006 3:07 PM PST reply actions

Thanks Jeff

I enjoyed watching Harris, and learning about his, um, circuitous route to the big leagues, while he was in Tacoma.

Glad he's getting a shot.

by marc w on Nov 20, 2006 3:27 PM PST reply actions

Congrats Jeff!

You deserve to play and I'm glad the Indians Club
saw that in you. You're doing great in Venezuela and I thought for sure the Mariners would give you another shot, but it's their loss and Cleveland's gain to have not only get a great team player, but an inspiration for all young athletes to never give up the dream. You were a great asset to the Mariners' organization, and I will be sorry to see you leave, but will be routing for you wherever you play.

by BLM on Nov 20, 2006 3:50 PM PST reply actions