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Mariners vs. Padres Cactus League opener game notes

Todd Dybas — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:43:33 +0000

Today’s lineup for Cactus League opener

Todd Dybas — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:03:28 +0000

We’re about to play ball here in Peoria. Here’s the posted lineup for the first outing against the Padres which starts at noon Pacific Time:

1. Michael Saunders (L) CF

2. Kyle Seager (L) 3B

3. Kendrys Morales (S) DH

4. Michael Morse RF

5. Raul Ibanez (L) LF

6. Jesus Montero C

7. Mike Jabos (L) 1B

8. Robert Andino SS

9. Carlos Truinfel 2B

SP: Hector Noesi

Extra Pitchers:

39 Danny Farquhar……………………. RHP

40 D.J. Mitchell………………………… RHP

57 Chance Ruffin………………………. RHP

59 Oliver Perez………………………….. LHP

64 Anthony Fernandez………………… LHP

67 Andrew Carraway………………….. RHP

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Ackley, Ryan will be held out this weekend

Todd Dybas — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:06:43 +0000

After offseason arthroscopic surgeries to remove bone spurs, second baseman Dustin Ackley and shortstop Brendan Ryan will be held out of the first three spring training games.

“We’re just going to give them a little more time,” manager Eric Wedge said. “They’re practicing well and doing a nice job, but I think it’s important just to give them a little more time.”

Ackley had bone spurs removed from his ankle and Ryan had loose bodies extracted from his throwing elbow.

Though those two are out, the Mariners expect to trot out the majority of the staff over …

Zunino says it doesn’t matter to him what level he starts at

Todd Dybas — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:01:55 +0000

Shortly after catcher Mike Zunino was drafted third overall last year, he showed up at Safeco Field with his dad.

The Mariners were showing the new prospect known for his defense the cavernous park he hoped to play in one day. Zunino was able to get into the batter’s box that afternoon and take batting practice. His first few swings were mediocre. Then, he started launching balls over the wall. Over and over.

Everyone kind of looked around, surprised by the power display from the college kid out of Florida. More surprising were his numbers once he joined …