Ulcerative Colitis

He lost 65 pounds in a three-month span in the winter and spring of 2002 and underwent four procedures, culminating with the removal of his colon in March of that year.

After he was released by the Tigers in 2003, and the A's and Giants in 2004, he went 10-2 with a 3.92 ERA for the Armada of the Golden Baseball League last summer, despite missing five starts because of a twisted ankle.

He struck out 73 batters, walked 23 and allowed 109 hits in 110 innings for Long Beach.

The Mariners signed Pettyjohn to a minor league contract that did not include an invitation to major league spring training.

Mariners scouts, however, were impressed with Pettyjohn's command during winter throwing sessions.

The Mariners likely will convert Pettyjohn to a relief specialist and give him the opportunity to start at double-A San Antonio.

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