SEATTLE (AP) -- The Mariners added a right-handed bat, agreeing to a one-year contract with outfielder Eric Byrnes. Byrnes, who will turn 34 on Feb. 16, was let loose two weeks ago by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona owed him $11 million from the final season of a $30 million contract, and any team could sign him for the $400,000 minimum, with the Diamondbacks responsible to for the remainder. He a career .260 hitter with 189 doubles, 30 triples and 109 homers. Seattle general manager Jack Zderiencik said on Thursday the Mariners wanted to add a veteran, right-handed bat to their lineup. Byrnes was hampered by injuries the past two seasons and hit just .226 in 84 games last year. (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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