In a Seattle state of mind, Carlos Vargas impresses with retooled command

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In Year 2 with Seattle, the former fireballer looks to have taken a significant step forward

Last night’s ugly loss to the Tigers had a few redeeming moments, although mostly on the offensive side of the ball, as will be the case when the pitching uncharacteristically gives up 18 hits and nine runs. But there was one bright spot on the mound: pitcher Carlos Vargas announced himself to Mariners fans in a big way, with a heroic nearly 3.2-inning effort where...