As hot as Mitch Haniger has been, how long will manager Scott Servais insist on batting him sixth in the order?
-- Nick O., Shoreline, Wash.
The Mariners like to alternate left-right-left-right hitters at the top of the order to make it hard for opposing managers to match up relievers against them in the late innings, and it's hard to argue with right-handers Jean Segura and Nelson Cruz batting in the Nos. 2 and 4 spots behind Dee Gordon and Robinson Cano.
Haniger could move up to No.