From the Corner of Edgar and Dave · Feb 13, 2018
Young arms augment proven veterans in rotation that aims to take a step forward
Key 2017 additions play a big role in 2018 pitching staff.
Momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher, Early Weaver once opined. There were times during the 2017 season when the Mariners may not have known who that was going to be. In taking steps to stabilize a 2017 rotation hit hard by injury, they not only shored up the next day’s starting pitching—but also the following year’s.