Tuesday Mariners Spring Training Full

On Tuesday February 20 is when the

position players are to report in. More

than half were in camp when the pitchers and catchers reported in.

Just like pitching staff the position 

players spots there isn't many 

available either.  The Mariners will

have two catchers, Mitch Garver as

the primary dh who may once in a

while to catch, five infielders,  and four 

outfielders along with utility player.

The Mariners will have Cal Raleigh

as the regular catcher. Ty France 

expected to start at first base. Jorge

Polanco the Mariners acquired from

the Twins a few weeks ago at second.

JP Crawford will be the shortstop. 

Josh Rojas and Luis Urias will share

playing time at third. Rojas may play

some second as well.

The four outfielders are expected

to be Julio Rodriguez, Luke Raley

acquired from Tampa Bay, Mitch

Haniger reacquired from the SF

Giants, and Dominic Canzone.

Julio and Raley are expected to

be regular starters. Haniger and

Canzone share right field. 

At this point Dylan Moore is expected

to be the utility player. He may play 

some outfield along with shortstop 

when Crawford needs a day off. 

Most likely against a tough left

handed pitcher. Could see him

at first base, second and third as

well. A lot will depend on injuries.

The utility spot and one outfield

spot are the only spots that could

be different. The Mariners could

make a trade during camp as 

well. 

The starting rotation is pretty set

and five spots in the bullpen as

well. The Mariners will have an

eight men bullpen so three spots

is where competition comes in.

One of the spots will likely be a

long reliever who can start if 

necessary as well. The bullpen

can add during the season 

depending on injuries, effective

and use. The last spot in the

bullpen could change on occasion.

The Mariners hope the starting

five will be able to start most of

the season. 

Robbie Ray who was injured and

lost for the season in his very first

gsmevis now with the Giants. He

was involved in the trade to bring

back Haniger. Marco Gonzales 

was hurt last season as well.

He was dealt in Jarred Kelenic

trade to the Atlanta Braves. The

Braves ended up sending him

to the Pittsburgh Pirates who

need help in their rotation.

It will be interesting to see the

stories that will unfold in camp.

Go M's.