
Yes, even though the game will be blacked out in Seattle – and everywhere else in the world – the Mariners third intra-squad game has some intriguing story lines today.
For one thing, Chone Figgins will play shortstop for one team, Nick Franklin for the other. Tacoma designated hitter Luis Jimenez will DH for one team. And right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma will start, facing big league hitters in a game for the first time.
Here’s the lineups:
Team 1
Chone Figgins SS
Dustin Ackley 2B
Icihro RF
Justin Smoak 1B
Miguel Olivo C
Luis Jimenez DH
Vinnie Catricala 3B
Michael Saunders CF
Johermyn Chavez LF
Hisashi Iwakuma RHP
Team 2
Franklin Gutierrez CF
John Jaso C
Mike Carp 1B
Jesus Montero DH
Casper Wells LF
Alex Liddi 3B
Munenori Kawasaki 2B
Mike Wilson RF
Nick Franklin SS
Jason Vargas LHP
I’m going with team 2–let us know how Montero does at DH, Larry.
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Who is Luis Jimenez?
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