Long Island Ducks pitcher Jon Niese

Jon Niese's Contract Purchased by Seattle Mariners

(Central Islip, N.Y.) - The Long Island Ducks today announced that left-handed pitcher Jon Niese's contract has been purchased by the Seattle Mariners. He will report to the team's Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma, Wash. "This is another great opportunity for Jon in his quest to return to the Major League level," said Ducks Manager Wally Backman. "We thank him for his time with the club and wish him the best of luck with the Ma... Full Story