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Jason Bay | Outfielder

Team: Seattle Mariners
Age / DOB:  (34) / 9/20/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Gonzaga
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Jason Bay will bat leadoff for the first time in his career Friday night against the Angels.
You read that correctly. The Mariners toyed with the idea during spring training, but Bay will get his first test in a regular season game Friday night with the southpaw C.J. Wilson on the hill. The 34-year-old is clearly done as a middle-of-the-order hitter, but the Mariners hope that his patience will provide some value at the top of the lineup. It could be wishful thinking. Endy Chavez, who went 3-for-4 out of the leadoff spot Thursday, has been dropped down to eighth. Apr 26 - 6:07 PM
Source: Greg Johns on Twitter

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Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Jason Bay went 2-for-3 with a two-run single and a run scored Thursday against the Angels.

Bay capitalized after Garrett Richards intentionally walked Carlos Peguero to load the bases with one out in the seventh inning. It was hard to disagree with the strategy by Angels manager Mike Scioscia, but the outfielder doubled his RBI total for the season with one swing of the bat. Meanwhile, it was his first multi-hit game since April 13. It was a rare productive evening for Bay, but we still think the Mariners would have been better off keeping Casper Wells.
Apr 26 - 1:02 AM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Jason Bay homered, singled and walked off the bench Tuesday against the Astros.

Bay wasn't in the starting lineup, even though the Mariners were facing a left-hander, but he got three at-bats in the Astros' rout and made the most of them, hitting his first homer of the year off a Triple-A pitcher in Paul Clemens. Whether that's a good sign or not, he still figures to find himself back on the bench on Wednesday.
Apr 10 - 2:00 AM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

The Mariners are expected to carry Jason Bay as their final outfielder over Casper Wells.

General manager Jack Zduriencik insisted Thursday that no final decision had been made, but the club tipped its hand when it left Wells behind to play in minor league games while it brought Bay to Mesa to play against the Cubs. Bay singled in one of his two at-bats Thursday and is hitting .327 with two homers this spring. Wells is out of options, so he will either be traded or will have to pass through waivers in order to report to Triple-A.
Related: Casper Wells
Source: Mariners.mlb.com
Mar 28 - 9:42 PM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Jason Bay will start in center field for the Mariners on Thursday night.

The Mariners are just testing Bay's versatility in case they carry him on the Opening Day roster over Casper Wells. The 34-year-old has played 40 games in center field during his career, though none since 2005 as a member of the Pirates.
Source: Seattle Times
Mar 21 - 5:48 PM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

The Mariners are looking at Jason Bay as a possible leadoff option.

You read that right, the same Jason Bay who batted just .165/.237/.299 in 215 plate appearances last season. The 34-year-old has never hit leadoff in his career, but Mariners manager Eric Wedge is pleased with the quality of his at-bats this spring. And to be fair, he has always been a patient hitter. Bay is batting .333/.440/.714 with two homers and four RBI in 25 plate appearances so far this spring and will bat leadoff for the second straight day Wednesday. It probably doesn't hurt to give him as many at-bats as possible as they attempt to determine whether he has truly turned things around.
Source: Seattle Times
Mar 13 - 2:41 PM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Jason Bay went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer and a walk in Friday's 8-6 win over the Rangers.

It was Bay's second home run of the spring, an encouraging start as the 34-year-old attempts to win a spot on the M's Opening Day roster. Michael Morse, Michael Saunders and Carlos Peguero also went deep in Friday's victory. For what it's worth, the Mariners lead all MLB teams with 18 homers this spring.
Mar 1 - 6:40 PM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Mariners signed OF Jason Bay to a one-year, $1 million contract.

The full amount of the contact isn't guaranteed, as the Mariners will only be on the hook for $500,000 if Bay doesn't make the team out of spring training. He batted just .165/.237/.299 this past season for the Mets.
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 05:31:00 PM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

The Mariners won't officially announce the signing of Jason Bay until at least Saturday because of paperwork delays involving the 40-man roster.

As reported on Thursday, the full $1 million of Bay's base salary is not guaranteed. After a horrifying three-year stint with the Mets in which he hit .234/.318/.369, he'll look for a career resurgence in Seattle.
Related: Mariners
Source: Geoff Baker on Twitter
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 07:52:00 PM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times reports that the full $1 million of Jason Bay's base salary with the Mariners is not guaranteed.

Bay will be guaranteed $500,000 if he doesn't make the club out of spring training. The 34-year-old outfielder posted a measly .647 OPS over three seasons with the Mets, but the Mariners are hopeful that the change of scenery will do him well.
Related: Mariners
Source: Geoff Baker on Twitter
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 04:35:00 PM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports that the Mariners have signed outfielder Jason Bay, pending a physical.

No word yet on the terms involved, but he's expected to get a major league deal. Bay recently parted ways with the Mets after batting just .234/.318/.369 with 26 home runs over three seasons, but the Mariners are hopeful there's something left in the tank.
Source: Andy Martino on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 02:14:00 PM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi hears that Jason Bay is "close" to signing with the Mariners.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported earlier Wednesday that the Indians appeared to be in the lead for Bay, but apparently the Mariners have improved their offer. The 34-year-old outfielder is a native of British Columbia and the hope is that he'll enjoy a modest resurgence with the change of scenery. Signing Bay would not preclude the club from attempting to acquire Jason Kubel from the Diamondbacks.
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 02:09:00 PM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports that the Indians have offered Jason Bay a one-year contract.

The Indians are reportedly in the lead and Bay is nearing a decision, but the Mariners and others remain in play. The 34-year-old is expected to receive a major-league deal.
Related: Indians
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 11:12:00 AM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Joel Sherman of the New York Post hears that the Indians may be in the lead to sign outfielder Jason Bay.

Believe it or not, there's a mini-bidding war for Bay. The Mariners are still in the mix while the Cubs are said to be in the periphery. The Indians could be a nice fit, as new skipper Terry Francona managed Bay in Boston from 2008-2009. The 34-year-old outfielder batted just .165/.237/.299 in 70 games this past season, but teams are banking on a modest rebound with the change of scenery. He's expected to get a major-league deal.
Related: Cubs, Mariners
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 10:46:00 AM
Jason Bay - OF - Mariners

Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports that free agent outfielder Jason Bay is still talking to several teams.

It was mentioned on ESPN 710's "Brock and Salk" show on Tuesday that Bay was "pretty close" to signing with the Mariners. They are among the possible landing spots, but a deal isn't done yet. Bay, 34, is looking for a fresh start this winter after batting just .234/.318/.369 with 26 home runs over three seasons with the Mets.
Related: Mariners
Source: Andy Martino on Twitter
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 03:06:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jesus Montero
2Kelly Shoppach
1B1Justin Smoak
2B1Dustin Ackley
SS1Robert Andino
2Brendan Ryan
3B1Kyle Seager
LF1Michael Morse
2Raul Ibanez
CF1Franklin Gutierrez
2Endy Chavez
RF1Michael Saunders
2Jason Bay
DH1Kendrys Morales
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Felix Hernandez
2Hisashi Iwakuma
3Joe Saunders
4Brandon Maurer
5Aaron Harang
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Tom Wilhelmsen
2Stephen Pryor
3Carter Capps
4Oliver Perez
5Charlie Furbush
6Josh Kinney
7Lucas Luetge
8Yoervis Medina
9Danny Farquhar