Chuck Armstrong

Felix will not pitch for Venezuela. We felt it best that given his youth and inexperience that it would be read more

Felix will not pitch for Venezuela. We felt it best that given his youth and inexperience that it would be far better for him to be with our club in spring training.

Danny's the last of that generation of players that saved baseball in Seattle. Of the 34 postseason games this team read more

Danny's the last of that generation of players that saved baseball in Seattle. Of the 34 postseason games this team has played, Dan Wilson started 30 of them.

We're aware of it. There's no question after two seasons of 90-plus losses, fans don't necessarily feel that.

We're aware of it. There's no question after two seasons of 90-plus losses, fans don't necessarily feel that.

We have come to the end of a generation. Dan Wilson is the last connection to a team that saved read more

We have come to the end of a generation. Dan Wilson is the last connection to a team that saved baseball in Seattle. He will always be a member of Mariners family and we hope to come up with a place for him in the organization.

I'm steering away from (heavy marketing of) Felix because of the pressure on him, and because his head may get read more

I'm steering away from (heavy marketing of) Felix because of the pressure on him, and because his head may get too big. He's got that gleam in his eye. As he matures, he's going to be a handful. He'll push the envelope.