Mariners looking to add a closer; Wilson, Balfour on the list
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They say the last three outs are the hardest to get, and the Seattle Mariners had a hard enough time finding wins in 2013, finishing with a 71-91 record.
The Mariners are in need of a closer next season, and they have been checking out pretty much everyone available. Free-agent closers Brian Wilson and Grant Balfour among others are on Seattle's radar this offseason, sources tell Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of FOX Sports.
Tom Wilhelmsen served mainly as the M's closer in 2013, saving 24 games in 29 chances. He pitched to a 4.12 ERA in 59.0 innings.
Wilson was very impressive in a short late-season stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers, holding opponents to a .178 batting average...
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