Charlton Jimerson looks like longshot for backup spot

TUCSON, Ariz. — This competition in Mariners camp for a backup roster spot? Charlton Jimerson is just glad his name is being mentioned with the others — Mike Morse, Greg Norton, Jeremy Reed and Wladimir Balentien, primarily.

Jimerson, 28, is probably a longshot. He's out of minor-league options, so if he doesn't make the major-league roster with Seattle he will go to the waiver wire, where another team can sign him. Click here to continue reading...