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Motter, O'Malley unfazed by job competition

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Shawn O'Malley was asked Saturday morning about the value of versatility when it comes to the Mariners' stable of interchangeable infielders and outfielders. Since he's one of the guys in the mix for one of those Major League roster spots, he didn't mind expanding on the subject.

"I'm sure if you gave us a first baseman's glove, we could figure that out, too," O'Malley said with a smile. "Maybe even a catcher's glove."

That last one might be a stretch, although O'Malley was Seattle's emergency backstop for a while in 2016, when the Washington native played in 89 games at the Major League level.