The News Tribune · Feb 15, 2019
Seattle Mariners full squad reports Friday. Here are 5 spring training storylines to watch
The 2019 Seattle Mariners are beginning to take shape. On Friday, the full squad reports to Peoria, Arizona. Pitchers and catchers reported Monday, and the team’s first full workout on Saturday.
Gone are mainstays such as Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz, Jean Segura, James Paxton and Edwin Diaz. The new additions include Yusei Kikuchi, Hunter Strickland, Edwin Encarnacion, Mallex Smith, J.P. Crawford and Tim Beckham.
There’s plenty to sort out between now and March 20 when the Mariners open the season in Japan against the Oakland Athletics. Here are five storylines to monitor as spring training begins:
Shortstop battle
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