Tim Lopes an early star for Mariners in Cactus League play

The Seattle Mariners entered Spring Training 2020 with a lot of guys battling to be the primary utility player. After just 4 games of Cactus League play, we may have a front-runner.

Like it or not, it is an election year in this country. And while that arena battles it out for who can shout the loudest, the group of Mariners utility options are having a bit of a primary season as well.

Thankfully, unlike in the political sphere, actions will carry the day a lot more than words. Seattle entered the spring with a handful of options to crack the 26-man roster as the utility option. Dee Gordon, Sam Hagerty, Tim Lopes, Dylan Moore, and Donnie Walton all entered the spring knowing it was likely…