No News Yet

The waiting game continues for us here at BuckyBackers.com. No word yet on where Bucky Jacobsen is headed in 2006. But as always, as soon as we know, you'll know.

 

If you think it's annoying for us, imagine being Bucky.

Teams interested in Bucky

As has been talked about on JapaneseBaseball.com, Bucky has been interested in playing in Japan. He had mentioned this possibility in an interview with Jim Street in 2004 as well.

Also as mentioned in the posts at JapaneseBaseball.com, Bucky did have a workout where teams were invited to see Bucky's progress. According to his agent, Bucky was back to his old self and in great shape. There were no issues with his knees.

We'll let you know as soon as we hear from Bucky and his agent as to Bucky's team in 2006.

Recap of What's Going On

In September, the Mariners called up Bucky from the minors and was told not to report. The club then outrighted him to Tacoma, which means he was removed from the 40 man roster.

Bucky finished the season with Tacoma and was not offered another contract by the Mariners. This action made Bucky a free agent, free to negotiate with whomever he chooses.

As of this time, Bucky is continuing to work out and talk with teams about possibilities for next season. His agent is hopeful to have some news by year's end.

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Bucky's Call Up!

After parts of eight years in the minor leagues, Bucky Jacobsen's dream has come true - he's been called up to the major leagues. Bucky's first game will be Friday, July 16th.

Talking with a number of sportscasters and reporters from Seattle, it seems as if Bucky's call up, along with the other players from AAA Tacoma, has energized the fans at Safeco Field. Two to three times as many fans showed up for batting practice as usual. The Fox Sports broadcast of Thursday's game mentioned Bucky and other callups a number of times. Dave Henderson, Mariners' broadcaster, was particularly hopeful of the new youth movement that has come to the Mariners.

To make room for Bucky, the Mariners had to make a number of roster moves. First baseman Jon Olerud and catcher Pat Borders were both designated for assignment. The Mariners have ten days to trade them, release them, or send them to the minors. Reports say that the Mariners have been trying to trade Olerud for about a month now. Olerud, who had a no-trade clause in his contract, vetoed a trade to San Fransisco earlier this month.

Here's the coverage on Bucky's call-up.
Seattle P-I: Bucky Jacobsen too big to ignore
Mariners' Official Press Release
MLB.com: Olerud designated; Jacobsen up (includes comments from Bucky)
Seattle P-I: Olerud out, Bucky in
Seattle Times: Olerud let go today, Bucky Jacobsen brought up
The Spokesman-Review: Mariners dump Olerud, Borders
AP Newswire: Mariners Moving Olerud Off Roster