2013 Seattle Mariners Spring Training Preview…


2013 Seattle Mariners










Pitching (SP: B+, RP: C, #1SP: Felix Hernandez, CLSR: T.Wilhelmsen): I can’t lie beyond the Cat Felix Hernandez I don’t really think much of the starters that the Mariners are throwing out there this season. Iwakuma is a decent pitcher who hasn’t had a break out year yet and Saunders could be a solid three but this team doesn’t look very competitive on paper. But you never know??...











Offense (SL: B-, BNCH: C+): The bats in this lineup isn’t aren’t very impressive but they are ones that could sneak up on you and have them competing for a Wild Card Spot at the end of the season. But overall this is a average lineup with an up and comer in Justin Smoak. This lineup could make an impact but against the pitching staffs in the AL West they don’t really see an easy road….











Defense (C: B, INF: B+, OF: B-): Now this is the strongest part of the team. But it is also the part of the team that if they stay healthy and play well. The team should be performing at a high enough level to catch most teams by surprise. In Morse they got a solid hitter and fielder from the Nationals and look to him to help change the recent culture in Seattle…














Season Outlook:  This season will be one of either great hope for the next season or will be one of continued disappointment. I think the latter will be the more likely just because as much as they have a great collection of talent. That will achieve great things in the years to come but in 2013 they will most likely be in the 2nd to last spot just above the Houston Astros who I believe will be in the cellar in the AL West. So sorry Mariners fans there will be no surprise division title this year…

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