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Apparent end of Mariners' switch-pitcher dreams was overdue and inevitable

As fans may or may not know, Jurrangelo Cijntje is able to speak fluently in English, Spanish, Dutch, and Papiamento. And given an important decision the Mariners have just made regarding his future, this ability to speak multiple languages might come in useful in case he wants to swear within hearing distance of anyone from the organization.

On Sunday during the Mariners' FanFest, general manager Justin Hollander confirmed Cijntje will be focused on throwing right-handed during spring training. As per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com:

"We think that's his highest ceiling, as a right-handed starter. I think as part of his routine and part of his sort of high-performance buildup and body management, having him continue to work left-handed is valuable.