1981 Seattle Mariners season

[2][3][4] On January 14, 1981, the Mariners' were sold to George Argyros, a California real estate developer, for an estimated $12.5 million.

Martin felt that batters being able to move up a foot in the box could cut at pitches before a curveball broke.

Playing full-time for the only time in his career at age 34, he batted .326, second in the American League,[17] and was fourth in the AL in slugging percentage.

After a request for increased compensation and a three-year contract,[17] the Mariners traded him in December 1981 to the Chicago White Sox for three players,[18] none of whom made an impact with Seattle.

Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.

Ken Clay was traded to the Mariners during the off-season
Jerry Narron caught 65 games for the Mariners.
Tom Paciorek hit .326 and then was traded