ANAHEIM -- When John Jaso ripped a three-run home run in Friday's series opener with the Angels, it was a career-high sixth home run of the season for the 28-year-old backup catcher. Jaso came to Seattle from Tampa Bay with a reputation as a good on-base guy, but he's hitting with more pop this season. His .471 slugging percentage is well above his .365 average in three seasons with the Rays, where he totaled 10 home runs in 203 games. His current slugging percentage is the highest of any Mariners player as he's added 13 doubles and two triples in just 187 at-bats. Manager Eric Wedge turned him loose with a 3-0 count against Ervin Santana on Friday and he responded with the three-run blast....
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