It might look from afar like the Seattle Mariners have a hole at third base, but those in the know understand that it's more like an opportunity. And if Ben Williamson doesn't take it in spring training, it might only be because Colt Emerson beat him to it.
The Mariners haven't been keeping their excitement for Emerson under wraps. He was on their playoff taxi squad in October. And throughout the offseason, there's been a drip-drip-drip of stories indicating that the team is serious about giving him a shot at their starting third base gig in the spring.