Mariner catching prospect Jeff Clement’s AFL season was cut short with left elbow problems. He had an MRI on Wednesday (11/14) and is expected to have bone chips removed in a later surgery. This is a relatively minor injury, and Jeff should be fully recovered by Spring Training. Hopefully this isn’t one of those nagging, reoccurring injuries that tend to haunt careers.

And if you’re one of those that think Jeff Clement is a potential cornerstone for the Seattle franchise (as I am), this could be very good news. MLB.com mentioned that this injury likely nixes all potential trades involving Clement. While it may be harder for the Mariners to obtain much needed starting pitching this offseason, at least you can look forward to Jeff Clement in a Seattle (or Tacoma) uniform in 2008. JE-CLE

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