PT TODAY: Rodney to close in Seattle

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Mariners | Fernando Rodney signs
The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent RP Fernando Rodney (Rays) to a two-year, $14 million deal Thursday, Feb. 6. Rodney could earn up to $15 million with performance bonuses.  Source: Grantland.com - Jonah Keri
 
BHQ take: Rodney immediately steps in a closer for the M's, which means Danny Farquhar is relegated to a setup role. While Farquhar was the incumbent, it's clear SEA was not confident in handing him the job. They may have been scared off by his plus-4 ERA, but Farquhar's 2013 skills were very closer-worthy. For now, though, he'll...

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