SEATTLE (AP) -- For all that went right for Seattle closer J.J. Putz last season, about the same has gone wrong for him this year. Putz, the 2007 Rolaids Relief Man Award winner in the American League, was relieved to earn his first save since June 9 in the Mariners' 7-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics. But even that was a struggle as he allowed two baserunners before inducing a game-ending double play. "It's been a tough year, physically and mentally," said Putz, who has been on the disab ...

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