M's Caravan: Wednesday at Whitman
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- The annual Seattle Mariners Caravan makes a stop this Wednesday, Jan. 13, in Sherwood Center on the Whitman College campus.
The session, slated for 4:30 to 6 p.m., is open to the public and features complimentary autograph and photo opportunities.
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| Garrett Olson |
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| Doug Fister |
The event features appearances by pitchers Doug Fister and Garrett Olson, along with broadcaster Dave Sims and the Mariner Moose.
The Caravan, which hits the road today (Monday) with a stop in Wenatchee, Wash., will visit 20 Pacific Northwest communities between now and Jan. 29.
Fister, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound starter, made his Major League debut last August. He tossed 61 innings over the final two months of the season, posting a 3-4 record and 4.13 ERA. He turns 26 early next month.
Olson, a 26-year-old lefty, appeared in 31 games last season for the Mariners, starting 11 and posting a 3-5 record. He made his Major League debut with the Baltimore Orioles in July of 2007.
Click here for more information about the Mariners Caravan.
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CONTACT: Dave Holden
Sports Information
Director
Whitman College,
Walla Walla, Wash.
509 527-5902; holden@whitman.edu