Hiroshi Yamauchi

Nintendo president and Mariners owner dies at 85

September 30, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Hiroshi Yamauchi, who ran Nintendo for more than 50 years and was majority owner of the Mariners, has died. He was 85.

EDITORIAL: In the passing of a Nintendo president, a visionary lost

September 26, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Asian community lost a powerful visionary on Sept. 19, when former Nintendo President and Mariners owner Hiroshi Yamauchi passed away. But while now he is gone, he leaves behind a legacy that many can learn from. His ambition, willingness to buck tradition, and humility are all wonderful models for the APA community.

Johjima opts out of last 2 years of contract

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Zduriencik said the Mariners did not pay any money to buy out their former starting catcher, who said last season he was struggling to accept Seattle benching him in favor of rookie Rob Johnson.

Wakamatsu hired to manage Mariners

November 30, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SEATTLE (AP) — Don Wakamatsu is proud to be the first Asian American manager in Major League Baseball history. He’s also keenly aware of what his grandparents endured generations before he took over the Seattle Mariners.

First female GM coming to Seattle?

October 18, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners are the first Major League Baseball team to lose 100 games with a $100 million payroll may lose more this winter. On top of all else the AL’s worst team must do, it should install a revolving door for a possible exodus of veterans.