Mitch Haniger and More

The Mariners hsd their second game

of spring losing to Cleveland 8-4. The Guardians got all their runs in the 4th

and 7th innings.

Mitch Haniger was at dh where he got 

a home run in the second inning. Mitch

batted second in the order. He had two 

at bats on the day. Reminded me that

Mitch can hit anywhere in the order. 

On the regular season we will likely see

him further down in the order.

Dominic Canzone who likely share right

field field with Haniger played there and

batted fifth. He had a hit in a couple at 

bats and drove in a run. Looked good in 

the field too.

Most of the rest of the lineup were the

guys competing for the utility spots.

Cal Raleigh though started at catcher 

with a couple at bats. He scored after

walking. Luke Raley who may play a

lot of left field though played first base.

He looked good there to so if Ty France

needs a day off he will be a good one

to be out there.

Ryan Bliss who may play  at Tacoma

in the beginning of the season started

and hsd a couple at bats played second.

He began his career at shortstop. Could

see him play both at Tacoma along with

third base. Dylan Moore played shortstop

with a hit and a walk while driving in a 

walk. He is the one the rest of the guys

trying to beat for utility. Michael Chavis

who signed a minor league deal started

at third.

Sam Haggerty started in left while Samad

Taylor started in center. He played second

and left field on Saturday. Harry Ford saw

his first action of spring. The catcher threw

out a runner at second. Quite impressive

since he did it from his knees. The play 

wasn't close.

The Mariners again used eight pitchers.

Lefty Jhonathan Diaz who started was 

very impressive striking out four of the 

six batters he faced first two innings.

Though he won't be in the rotation to

start the season adds depth and could

be the long reliever if he continues 

this way. Diaz pitched four games last

year in relief with the Los Angeles Angels.

Monday Luis Castillo starts against

his former team the Cincinnati Reds.

Most likely go a couple innings. May

see Julio in his first game of the season.

Go M's.