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Ramirez will get a start in Seattle

The Seattle Mariners are expected to recall Erasmo Ramírez (RHP, SEA) from AAA-Tacoma for a start on Thursday against the Padres, allowing Kevin Millwood (RHP, SEA) to be pushed back to Saturday because of a mild groin strain.  The 22-year-old Ramirez was sent down on May 7 to be stretched out as a starter, and he has responded well.  In seven starts, he has a 3.11 ERA, 6.9 Dom, 1.7 Ctl, and 4.1 Cmd.  He was named PCL Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 4, after fanning nine in six innings against Sacramento. 

Prior to being sent to the minors, Ramirez had compiled impressive surface stats in Seattle, with a 2.45 ERA in 11 IP.  However, his skills were less imposing, as...

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