Mariners Archive (Spring Training '08)

Mariners Vital Signs

By Jon Shields
Location: The Peoria Sports Complex, Peoria Arizona
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 13th
First Game: Feb. 28th
Schedule

Projected Opening Day Lineup

Ichiro Suzuki, CF
Jose Vidro, DH
Adrian Beltre, 3B
Raul Ibanez, LF
Richie Sexson, 1B
Kenji Johjima, C
Brad Wilkerson, RF
Jose Lopez, 2B
Yuniesky Betancourt, SS

Vidro and Beltre could flip-flip, as could Johjima and Wilkerson.

Projected Bench

Jaime Burke, C
Willie Bloomquist, INF/OF
Miguel Cairo, INF
Wladimir Balentien, COF

If he can prove himself ready, Balentien could platoon with Wilkerson in RF. If not, Seattle has several other options. The versatile Mike Morse (COF/CIF/SS) should have a spot on this bench, but the signing of Miguel Cairo may have bumped him off the roster. Morse is out of minor league options.

Projected Rotation

Erik Bedard, L
Felix Hernandez, R
Carlos Silva, R
Miguel Batista, R
Jarrod Washburn, L

Projected Bullpen

Long Reliever: Cha Seung Baek
Runners Up: Horacio Ramirez, R.A. Dickey
Middle Relievers: Sean Green and Ryan Rowland-Smith
Runners Up: Chris Reitsma, Cesar Jimenez, Jon Huber
Left-handed Specialist: Eric O'Flaherty
Runners Up: Cesar Jimenez, Arthur Rhodes
Setup: Brandon Morrow and Mark Lowe
Runners Up: Chris Reitsma, Arthur Rhodes, Sean Green
Closer: J.J. Putz

Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.

Spring Training Photos

• Reds In The Outfield
• The San Fran Brain Trust
• Eric Gagne, MIL
• Johan Santana, NYM
• Juan Gonzalez, Cardinals
• Jeff Gray, Oakland A's
• Carlos Gonzalez
• Ken Griffey Jr. vs. Phil Hughes
• Alex Rodriguez, Jogging
• Ed Smith Stadium - Sarasota, FL

If you're planning a trip to your favorite team's Spring Training, and you snap a good picture, send it to us and we'll post it in the slideshow to the right. Click here to submit your photos, video, or stories from Spring Training '08.

Mariners News, Features and Photos

Mariners Look To Extend Hernandez

According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Mariners have offered Felix Hernandez a long-term contract extension.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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[ March 3, 2008 at 12:18 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ] [ Filed under: Mariners | News ]
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Mitchell Report Probably Won't Lead To Suspensions

Sports Illustrated is reporting that Bud Selig will most likely follow the suggestion of the report's author and not suspend most of the players named in the report.

Sports Illustrated

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Players To Watch: Walk-Year Wonders

Brian Ward from Depressed Fan takes a look at several players in the final year of their contracts who you might want to keep an eye on in your fantasy draft.
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Non-Roster Guys With a Shot - Part 3

Ian Collier from The Fair Pole takes a look at every roster and picks the NRI (non-roster invitee) most likely to stick with the team after Spring Training. This is part three of the series.
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Nixon Looks For One More Year

Free agent outfielder Trot Nixon worked out for the Arizona Diamondbacks at the team's Spring Training facility on Sunday. Arizona opened the audition to other interested teams which included the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers. The 33-year-old Nixon batted .251 with three home runs and 31 RBI for the Cleveland Indians last season.

ESPN.com

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