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It's party time in Peoria; Javelinas win Fall League title
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by By Kirby Arnold
Mariners prospect Dustin Ackley, in what may be the final time he ever sees a blade of grass in the outfield (OK, maybe I'm over-reacting here), got two hits in the Peoria Javelinas' 5-4 victory over Phoenix today in the Arizona Fall League championship game in Scottsdale.
Second baseman C. J. Retherford, property of the Chicago White Sox, hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning and right-hander Robbie Weinhardt, with the Tigers, struck out four in the final two innings to get the victory.
It was a nice day for the two Mariners products who played for Peoria.
Ackley went 2-for-5 (both singles) and right-hander Anthony Varvaro pitched the first two innings, allowing two hits and an earned run while striking out three and not allowing a walk.
Ackley did make an error in left field, losing a high foul popup in the sun. Next for Ackley will be some time off, then a return to the Mariners' training complex in Peoria for some individual work at second base as the organization takes a look at what he might give them there.
For anyone lamenting the loss of Chris Jakubauskas, claimed Friday by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Varvaro is one of those guys who could find himself in the Mariners' bullpen if he has a strong spring training. Mariners pitching coach Rick Adair saw him pitch last week and liked not only the way Varvaro spotted his fastball, but also his nice breaking ball and his poise on the mound.
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Jak - It's the story, the character counts concept, the hard work to get from A to B, the idea of not giving up on yourself, all those things we relish in human nature that I will miss. Maybe the name streched across the back of the uniform and the hard time anouncers had with it. Jak pitched awful sometimes, good sometimes. I think he responded to Wak jumping on his case and started to figure it all out with Moyer type stuff. There are plenty of better arms out there for sure and the kid who started the game today in Scottsdale did look very good for two innings.
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