day is in ten days. In fact Monday they
lost to the A's who they will play on the
opening series at home beginning on
March 27.
It is odd to call the A's just that instead
of the Oakland A's. This season they
have home games in Sacramento California.
They are supposed to be moving to Las
Vegas eventually so in the meantime the A's.
The A's won Monday 7-6 in a walkoff
fashion. The Mariners lineup was
some starters as well as guys who
are trying to make the team. Julio
was scratched from the opening
lineup before game started. It isn't
serious he just wasn't feeling well.
Luke Raley who should be the opening
starter at first base started in center
field in place of Julio. He actually
made an outstanding catch in the
game. Besides first base Raley should
be the 4th outfielder. We may see Dylan
Moore out there when he isn't playing
at second, third and shortstop. At this
point he should be the utility player
once again.
Casey Lawrence who was sent down
and likely playing at triple-A Tacoma
started the game. He gave up four of
the seven ŕuns. He went four and
two-thirds innings giving up a solo
home run and a three-run homer.
I saw him pitch last year in Tacoma
and don't understand why he is
still in the organization.
Jesse Hahn a veteran reliever
finished of the fifth inning. Most
likely he will start the season at
Tacoma however we could see
him in Seattle sometime in 2025.
Mariners have had success
stories like him.
Gregory Santos followed him
going an inning and gave up a
run. The importance is that he
stays healthy since he will start
the season as the setup man
for Andre Munoz until at least
Matt Brash joins in.
Colin Snider followed Santos
for an inning. He gave up just
a hit but no runs. Colin was the
surprise reliever on last year's
tea. We could see him come in
the game anytime including
setting up for Munoz depending
how much Santos is used.
Gabe Speier who has recovered
from an injury last season went
one inning and gave up a run.
Not serious about him right now
as long as he stays healthy.
Brandyn Garcia another lefty
pitched the 9th. He gave up
the walkoff run however it
wasn't earned. At this time
time not sure he has made
the team or sent to double-A
or triple-A. Last year he started
at single A Everett before going
to double-A. A former starter
Garcia could pitch long relief.
Expect himon the team at some
point even if not on day one.
We will continue to look, at the
guys who are still looking at
making the team. The Mariners
still have about 15 players to
cut down to the 26 man roster.
Expect ten to be done real soon.
Mitch Haniger hasn't played a
game since March 6 because of
injury to a shoulder so he could
end up starting the season on
the injured list. It is still tough
to know what his future is on
the Mariners though he is owed
a lot of money. If he is not
starting the season a lot
depends how well Mitch Garver
does hitting as dh against lefties.
Right now Haniger would be the
extra outfielder only if they are
facing a lefty and Arozarena,
Robles, or Julio are hurt or need
a day off on the field against
a lefty. Right now Raley looks to
be the guy in the outfield against
righties when he isn't at first base.
Raley I expect is playing some
in the outfield so he would be
ready to go when needed.
Tuesday Bryan Woo will start
against the Brewers in Peoria.
Any other news on the Mariners
let you know on Tuesday.
Go M's.
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