As the Mariners and their fans come to grips with the team’s dwindling playoff hopes, the eyes of September turn to the team’s farm system. While the big club won’t see the candied swing of Julio Rodriguez for at least a few years, and the likes of Joey Curletta, Kyle Lewis, and Evan White could use more seasoning before they really start cooking, the Triple-A squad has some intriguing call-up candidates.
Of course, players like Gordon Beckham, Chasen Bradford, and James Pazos are fun because we get to see how they look after being yo-yo’d between Tacoma and Seattle.