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Mariners are already making fans impatient with refusal to use Harry Ford

Mariners fans are already growing impatient as top prospect Harry Ford rides the bench instead of gaining experience after his September call-up.

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When the Seattle Mariners finally included top catching prospect Harry Ford in their September call-ups, the fanbase let out a collective sigh of relief.

This was supposed to be a “finally” moment. For weeks, fans had clamored for Ford to get his shot, especially given Mitch Garver’s roller-coaster season as Cal Raleigh’s backup. Instead, what they’ve gotten so far feels like a bait-and-switch.