Left-handed reliever George Sherrill tossed his first bullpen session on Tuesday, getting about five minutes of throwing in, after being held off the mound the first 10 days of Mariners camp. Seattle Mariners News

Chone Figgins has always seen himself as a leadoff-type hitter. And for good reason. In Anaheim, he was the pesky little gnat that got on base, got in the heads of opposing pitchers, and helped set the table for five Angels playoff teams between 2004-09. Seattle Mariners News

The biggest health issues so far in Mariners camp are the throwing arms of shortstop Brendan Ryan and left-handed reliever George Sherrill, both of whom are being brought along slowly. Seattle Mariners News

Hisashi Iwakuma threw his first live batting practice on Monday and among the first hitters he faced was Ichiro Suzuki. The moment was dutifully recorded by about 25 Japanese journalists. Seattle Mariners News

Mike Cameron, a three-time Gold Glove Award winner and one of just 15 players to hit four homers in a big league game, announced his retirement Sunday after 17 seasons. Seattle Mariners News

After 11 years of watching the quiet presence of Ichiro Suzuki on the Mariners, it was natural to expect new Seattle shortstop Munenori Kawasaki might have a similar personality. Seattle Mariners News

Mariners manager Eric Wedge isn't ready to say yet how he wants to set his lineup early in the spring, but the second-year skipper indicated on Sunday that it's critical to let players like Chone Figgins know their expected roles as early as possible. Seattle Mariners News

Returning outfielder Mike Carp, second baseman Dustin Ackley and new catcher Jesus Montero all displayed some nice power in the first batting practice of Spring Training for the Mariners on Saturday, as the team began full-squad workouts at the Peoria Sports Complex. Seattle Mariners News

Ichiro Suzuki, who has spent nearly all of his 11 years in the Major Leagues as the leadoff hitter for the Mariners, said Saturday he's open to a new role if that's the direction manager Eric Wedge wants to go in the coming season. Seattle Mariners News

Mariners manager Eric Wedge, a former catcher himself, has fond memories of Gary Carter from growing up watching the Hall of Famer in his prime. Seattle Mariners News

The last of the Mariners position players arrived in camp Friday, with all due for physicals before hitting the field on Saturday for the first full-squad workout. Seattle Mariners News

Center fielder Franklin Gutierrez has gained so much strength in his return from an 18-month battle with stomach issues that he needs to buy new suits to fit his broadened shoulders. And that's welcome news both for Gutierrez and the Mariners. Seattle Mariners News

Left-hander Danny Hultzen, the No. 2 overall pick in last year's First-Year Player Draft, has fit easily into the mix with Mariners pitchers in his initial professional experience. Seattle Mariners News

A proposal for a new $ 500 million arena that could house NBA and NHL teams just south of Safeco Field in Seattle was met with approval Thursday by the Mariners, who say they'd welcome another sporting neighbor in the Sodo District. Seattle Mariners News

Vinnie Catricala, the Mariners' Minor League Player of the Year, will see action at third base and in the outfield this spring. Seattle Mariners News

Veteran left-handed reliever George Sherrill again was the only Mariners pitcher to not throw on Wednesday as the club completed its second round of bullpen sessions for the 35 candidates in camp. Seattle Mariners News

Tom Wilhelmsen and Steve Delabar were both long-shot stories for the Mariners last year, but the two right-handers made their big league debuts with Seattle in 2011, and hope to again contribute to the club in '12. Seattle Mariners News

Young outfielder Trayvon Robinson became the latest position player to roll into camp on Tuesday, and the 24-year-old said he's refreshed and ready to tackle a new season after a rough finish to 2011. Seattle Mariners News

Mariners third base prospect Alex Liddi will get some playing time at first base this spring, manager Eric Wedge said Tuesday, as the club looks to add more opportunities for the youngster from Italy. Seattle Mariners News

Hisashi Iwakuma got in his first throwing session of the spring on Monday as the Japanese free agent pitched off the mound for 10 minutes during his initial bullpen session for the Mariners. Seattle Mariners News