not only is looking at adding more pieces to
the coaching staff he has been talking to some
of the players as well.
When speaking to ESPN Macdonald mentioned
he spoke with both Geno Smith and Drew Lock.
He didn't mention about the future of either
one to ESPN. Over the next few days a decision
has to be made on Geno since there are contract
decisions to be made. The Seahawks are over
the salary so Geno along with a few other players
like Tyler Lockett have to be made about getting
under the cap.It doesn't mean all or some of the
major pieces will be gone.
Drew Lock will be a free agent again in a few weeks.
The question will he be considered for the backup
role or compete for the starting job whether Geno
returns or not. Although Pete Carroll said their was
competition between Geno and Drew most media
plus fans didn't think so. The job was always Geno's.
Even if both do return this could be different this
time however the salary of Geno's it would likely be
his job. If Geno is let loose Drew may return to compete
whoever else comes in.
The Seattle Mariners the pitchers and catchers have
reported to camp. With physicals taken care of some
of the pitchers will be throwing today while others begin
on Friday. The veteran pitchers will have their regular
routine while the youngsters like Bryce Miller and Bryan
Woo will be put on a schedule. Those who are new to
the Mariners will be put on a schedule as well.
The first Cactus League (preseason) game will be on
February 24 against the Chicago White Sox on their
spring training field. Not sure who will start the first
game yet. I am sure manager Scott Servais has an idea.
Most likely Luis Castillo will be the opening day starting
pitcher however he likely won't open the Cactus League.
In fact I would be surprised if he starts any of the first
five games. I remember when Felix Hernandez was the
opening starter he didn't start in the first five games of
camp either. Castillo like King Felix will throw on the
sidelines though.
Most likely Logan Gilbert or George Kirby may start on
February 24 and go a couple innings. One of the guys
who will compete for long reliever and start when the
Mariners need them to may pitch a couple innings
as well. I would like that to be Emerson Hancock,
however his history of being injured they may hold
him back.
The position players report on February 20 however
I am sure some of them are in camp already and they
will take grounders in the field and hit some in the cage.
Though Mitch Garver is expected to be the regular dh
I expect he is in camp as part of the catchers. I am
sure Servais and the coaching staff will want to see
how he looks behind the plate though he is is expected
to be the third catcher. If he does a decent job that will
help. This might allow Mitch Haniger to play some ball
at dh as well. When spring games begin it will be
interesting to see how healthy Mitch is. I am sure if
he can play at least half of the games on the season
depending on Dominic Canzone or whoever he shares
the outfield with performs will be good. Any bonus be
a plus. Go M's.
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