Here is the press release from the Mariners on Mike Sweeney’s departure to Philadelphia

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

MARINERS TRADE MIKE SWEENEY TO PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES

Sweeney has been on 15-day disabled list with back spasms.

SEATTLE, Wash. – Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jack Zduriencik announced today that Mike Sweeney has been acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies in a waiver claim trade for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Prior to the transaction, Sweeney was returned from his rehab assignment at AAA Tacoma and activated from the 15-day disabled list (not to report). Sweeney has been on the disabled list since June 27 (retro to 6/26) with back spasms.

“Mike is true pro and was a contributor to our organization in many ways, both on and off the field,” said Zduriencik. “This is a great opportunity for Mike and we are pulling for him to succeed in Philadelphia.”

Sweeney, 36, played in 30 games with the Mariners this season and hit .263 (26-for-99) with 3 doubles, 6 home runs and 18 RBI. In 16 games in May, he hit .310 (18-for-58) with 2 doubles and all 6 homers. He was also on the 15-day DL June 3-17 with lower back inflammation. In 12 rehab games at AAA Tacoma, Sweeney hit .366 (15×41) with 3 doubles, 2 home runs and 9 RBI.

In two seasons with the Mariners, Sweeney combined to bat .276 (94×341) with 14 home runs and 52 RBI.