How many years until Adam Jones is eligible for salary arbitration?
— Katie H., Sunnyside, Wash. Jones has 139 days of Major League experience under his belt, which leaves him 48 days short of one full season. A player needs three full Major League seasons to qualify for salary arbitration, but those in the upper 17 percent with less than three full seasons fall into the “Super Two” category, becoming eligible for salary arbitration. Mariners reliever George Sherrill was a “Super Two” player this offseason. Do you think there’s a chance the Mariners can pick up another quality pitcher without trading Jones? And, what ever happened to Carl Everett? — Gary W., Issaquah, Wash. To acquire the caliber of pitcher the Mariners desire, it will cost them Jones, among others, and there is no getting around that. As for Everett, he currently is on the roster of the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. The White Sox and Angels have expressed interest in the veteran slugger, but he remains unsigned. If a player signs a one-year deal
