Signed on April 12, Travis arrives after spending the spring with the Mariners. Boasts a career .444 (67/151) caught-stealing percentage. Only a lack of attempts last season prevented him from leading (.463) all Midwest League catchers. Earned post-season all-star honours in 2008 after leading all Northwest League catchers in games played, assists and double plays. Played that year for ex-big leaguer Jose Moreno. Signed with Seattle following his senior year at NCAA Div. I Long Beach State. Earned All-Conference honours as a junior. Transferred following two years at UC - Berkeley.