Full Spring Training Is Underway

The story behind Ken Mather along
with the fact he resigned as President
and CEO has been a distraction for
the players along with manager and
coaches for a day anyway. At least
this happened at the beginning of
spring training instead at the end or
into the season.

Marco Gonzales in a press conference

said that the veterans will help the

younger players to get through it.

Also, the relationship of the players

is with general manager Jerry Dipoto

and manager Scott Servais. They have

built an understanding culture the last 

couple years. Other words they are

not really effected directly by Ken

Mather.

Now the position players are in camp.

Spring games begin this Sunday. The

next month we will see any surprises

to who makes the ball club. 

There won't be many spots open to 

make the roster. Starting rotation is

pretty much set. One pitcher could

get the last spot. The bullpen has

eight spots but only three really

have competition at.

Position player would be left field 

while Kyle Lewis in center and Mitch 

Haniger in right. The infield the only 

spot for a starter is second base 

otherwise the utility spot and catcher 

is set unless an  injury happens.

Mariners planning to go with six 

starters and eight relievers to begin

the season.  This leaves two spots

besides the starters and dh. The

Mariners don't plan to have an 

everyday dh so actually three spots.

Ty France is expected to dh more 

than any other player. He is expected

to play some first, second and third

base as well. Dylan Moore is the

one who might be the regular second

baseman along with Shed Long Jr.

giving another shot. Both Moore

and Long Jr. may play some left

field as well depending who wins

the spot there. The Mariners likely

give Jake Fraley the chance to win

it but Jarred Kelenic could work

his way on at the beginning of the

season though he could start the

season in Tacoma. 

Sam Haggerty who looked good

last September before being injured

looks to be the favorite to win the

utility spot. This would leave one

additional spot which could go to

a fourth outfielder. We will see.

Go M's.