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Brian Sweeney | Relief Pitcher

Team: Seattle Mariners
Age / DOB:  (38) / 6/13/1974
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Mercy (NY)
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Mariners re-signed RHP Brian Sweeney to a minor league contract.
Sweeney, 38, put up a 4.63 ERA over 95 1/3 frames at Triple-A for the Mariners last season. He hasn't made it up to the big league since 2010 and is unlikely to do so in 2013. Jan 25 - 10:36 AM

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Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Mariners signed RHP Brian Sweeney to a minor league contract.

He was not given an invite to spring training. Sweeney, 37, spent all of 2011 in the minors, holding a 4.34 ERA over 32 appearances -- eight starts -- for Triple-A Buffalo in the Mets organization. The journeyman is a longshot to crack the Opening Day roster.
Fri, Jan 27, 2012 03:00:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Mets signed RHP Brian Sweeney to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo.

The Mets plucked Sweeney out of the independent Atlantic League and will use him as organizational relief depth. The 36-year-old right-hander posted a decent 3.14 ERA and 14/6 K/BB ratio over 37 major league innings last season and could have an impact eventually.
Source: ESPN New York
Thu, May 5, 2011 06:03:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Diamondbacks sent RHP Brian Sweeney outright to Triple-A Reno.

The roster move was made last week, after he was designated for assignment earlier this month. The 36-year-old right-hander was claimed off waivers from the Mariners in November after he posted a 3.14 ERA and 14/6 K/BB ratio over 37 innings last season. He still has a chance to be a contributor out of Arizona's bullpen this season.
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 05:41:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Diamondbacks designated RHP Brian Sweeney for assignment.

The 36-year-old was claimed off waivers in November after posting a 3.14 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over 37 innings for the Mariners. It was his first big league action since 2006. Sweeney doesn't miss bats but does have tremendous control and boasts a 3.38 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 117 career innings.
Tue, Jan 18, 2011 07:47:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Diamondbacks claimed RHP Brian Sweeney off waivers from the Mariners.

Sweeney appeared in 24 games with the Mariners this past season, posting a 3.16 ERA and 14/6 K/BB ratio over 37 innings. The 36-year-old right-hander doesn't miss many bats, but new D-Backs GM Kevin Towers has a reputation for finding diamonds in the rough for his bullpen. We'll see if this is one of them.
Wed, Nov 3, 2010 03:57:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Mariners recalled RHP Brian Sweeney from Triple-A Tacoma.

Sweeney, 36, spent the last few seasons in Japan, pitching for the Nippon Ham Fighters. He had a 2.51 ERA, a 0.98 WHIP and a 32/8 K/BB ratio through 28 2/3 innings this year at Triple-A Tacoma.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 04:04:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

32-year-old right-hander Brian Sweeney has agreed to terms on a deal with the Nippon Ham Fighters of Japan.

Sweeney had a 3.20 ERA in 56 1/3 innings last season, but the Padres showed little interest in retaining him. He'll probably get a chance to start games iJapan.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Thu, Dec 14, 2006 11:27:00 AM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Padres recalled RHP Brian Sweeney from Triple-A Portland.

Had the Padres known in advance that Chan Ho Park might need to be scratched, they likely would have arranged it so that Sweeney, not Tim Stauffer, was called up to start in his place. Sweeney should be available out of the pen tonight, but he might be called on to make a start next week.
Wed, Aug 23, 2006 08:18:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Padres optioned RHP Brian Sweeney to Triple-A Portland.

Sweeney gave up the Giants' three straight homers last night, taking his ERA from 2.86 to 3.33. There are contenders throughout the league who would love to have Sweeney and Scott Cassidy in middle relief right now. The Padres, though, have decided they don't have room for either.
Fri, Jul 21, 2006 09:31:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Brian Sweeney picked up a save against the Cubs on Sunday with a scoreless ninth inning in a 6-3 game.

Closer Trevor Hoffman had played in each of the last three days, so Sweeney got a rare save opportunity. Sweeney earned the opportunity by posting a 2.76 ERA in 16 1/3 innings of work.
Sun, May 7, 2006 08:09:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Brian Sweeney is a candidate to join the starting rotation if the Padres decided to replace Dewon Brazelton.

Brazelton, who has allowed 17 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings this season, will likely get one more start bfore the Padres consider inserting Sweeney or another pitcher. Even with Petco helping him, Sweeney probably wouldn't have fantasy value as a starting pitcher.
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Fri, Apr 14, 2006 10:22:00 AM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Padres purchased the contract of RHP Brian Sweeney.

Even though both Chan Ho Park and Woody Williams are going to be in the pen, the Padres have decided to go with 12 pitchers. Sweeney and Scott Cassidy claimed the last two spots.
Sat, Apr 1, 2006 09:11:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Brian Sweeney, attempting to nail down the opening in San Diego's pen, gave up two runs in an inning on Wednesday.

The good news for him is that his primary competition, Scott Cassidy, also allowed two runs. And long shot Eric Junge surrendered three runs in an inning. The Padres should still be in the market for bullpen help.
Wed, Mar 29, 2006 08:58:00 PM
Brian Sweeney - R - Mariners

Brian Sweeney drew the start against the Diamondbacks today and turned in three scoreless innings in San Diego's win.

Sweeney has allowed one run in 7 2/3 innings. The San Diego pen remains unsettled, so it's possible Sweeney will claim a spot in middle relief.
Sat, Mar 25, 2006 08:23:00 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