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Randy Arozarena is taking star prospect and fellow Cuban Lazaro Montes under his wing at spring training. "I think he's going to be one of the best at this game very soon."

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Mitch Haniger's offseason goal was to "get strong again" and he's showing flashes of his old self at Mariners spring training. Could he bounce back as at least a part-time DH this season?

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2024 ERAs In Their Home Parks (Pitchers On Both Teams): 3.17 SEA 3.46 CHC 3.57 CWS 3.58 TB 3.60 ATL 3.68 DET (3.81 - 4.39 21 teams) 4.62 MIA 5.03 COL 5.07 ARI

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Julio Rodriguez vs. Andrés Muñoz: Here’s how it played out at Mariners camp. Julio: “Never again.” www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...

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Dylan Moore remains the favorite to be the Mariners’ Opening Day second baseman … but Ryan Bliss has a real chance to win the job, and he spent all offseason determine to do one thing: hit the fastball. www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...

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Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz unveiled some ungodly creation called a "kick changeup" that dropped 10 inches during his Saturday bullpen session. But it was only one pitch.

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Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth called this changeup from Andrés Muñoz the single best pitch he’s ever seen. And it’s the first changeup Muñoz has ever thrown.

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Mariners bench coach Manny Acta has been in pro ball for four decades. Never, he said, has he seen a crop of prospect hitters quite like this. "This is a special group." t.co/sO1pmX4oc7

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Mariners Photo Day here in Peoria:

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The Mariners have a track record of building good (and affordable) bullpens, and they need a strong bounce-back from that group this year. One name to watch this spring: Young lefty Brandyn Garcia. www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...

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Rocco Baldelli on Ty France: “He’s just 30, and he’s an athletic guy who put up some good numbers in a tough ballpark. We’re just going to let him hit and see what happens.” More from Phil Miller in Fort Myers: www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...

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Angie Mentink is set to be named the first woman in Mariners broadcasting history to serve a regular role as an in-game color analyst …

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After a dreary offseason, actual baseball is coming soon. Here are five questions facing the Mariners ahead of spring training.

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Seattle considered multiple trade offers for veteran starter Luis Castillo this offseason. Here's why Jerry Dipoto and the Mariners never pulled the trigger: t.co/lRXbDJAId5

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Jerry Dipoto on Mariners’ offense:

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Had training on a good AI tool yesterday and heard again how it can save brain energy and spare us from tasks like thinking about what to write in an email or a thank-you note or any other mundane bit of writing. What struck me is that, for a writer, that’s like saying take the elevator and…

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With the return of Jorge Polanco, the Mariners’ roster is effectively set going into spring training: www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...

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Jorge Polanco is back with the Mariners … at a new position: t.co/wnwHAXzZIW

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Seven Mariners prospects ranked in MLB Pipeline’s new Top 100: 20. Colt Emerson, SS/3B 42. Lazaro Montes, OF/DH 49. Cole Young, SS/2B 65. Harry Ford, C 74. Felnin Celesten, SS 96. Jonny Farmelo, OF 98. Michael Arroyo, 2B

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Ichiro wasn't sure what to expect when he arrived in Seattle in 2001. He certainly didn't expect all this. “I don’t think anybody in this whole world thought I would be a Hall of Famer.” Story: www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...

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Also worth mentioning, the BBWAA has voted to make all votes public. The Hall has refused. We'd also prefer that a voter would have to opt out of their vote being public, not opt in.

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Why Felix Hernandez fell just short on my HOF ballot — and why I’m grateful he’s still in play

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Looks promising for Felix to remain on ballot next year …

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and there it is... Cc @notmrtibbs.com @tonycal.bsky.social @shutthedore.bsky.social

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In an offseason defined, so far, by their inaction, the Mariners remain on the prowl for two new infielders. What will they do? What can they afford to do? t.co/6yLXpzwY5h

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The 1995 Seattle Mariners when Randy Johnson started: W W W W W W W W W W L W W L W W W W W L W W W W W W W W W W W W W L Yes....30 wins and only 4 losses. It was ridiculous.

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Ballot #54 is from Richard Griffin. Beltrán gains again & is now +9. Félix, CC, & Ichiro earn his vote, as does Russell Martin. Félix is now at 25.9%. For Martin, it’s his 2nd vote & he is now at 3.7%. Via the Exit Philosophy podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... Coming soon to the Tracker.

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Solid …

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Carlos Santana was “torn” between Guardians and Mariners, and his decision to return to Cleveland “wasn’t for lack of effort” on Seattle’s part, per industry source. Julio Rodriguez even pitched him on the M’s. @RyanDivish on where Mariners might turn now at 1B: t.co/m0NczlQFk7

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The Mariners are leaning into the “timeless” hitting approach that worked well at the end of the 2024 season. What that could mean for potential upgrades to the 2025 lineup: www.seattletimes.com/sports/marin...

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The Mariners Farm System Is Elite Why Colt Emerson is one of the best hitters in the minors, Cole Young, Jonny Farmelo, the upside of Lazaro Montes and Seattle's young pitching with @carloscollazo.bsky.social. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXSA...

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Mariners rumor mill: M’s have checked in on numerous trade possibilities at first base and third base. Cleveland 1B Josh Naylor is among those, but a deal is “highly unlikely,” per source, after the Guardians offloaded Andres Gimenez’s contract last week.

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For your lunch hour: When I was in LA a few weeks ago, I caught up with "Mr. Sonic" Nate McMillan, which turned into a story about fathers and sons and the next generation. Here's that story: www.seattletimes.com/sports/sonic...

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The Mariners are well positioned to take advantage of the SP market in a potential trade of Luis Castillo. In an ideal scenario, a trade would allow the Mariners to target their two coveted bats to upgrade the lineup. Details: t.co/DG2Eljw9ry

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Dan Wilson had breakfast with Mariners beat writers this morning … and he has plans tonight to dine with Bryce Miller deep in the heart of Texas. Notes, quotes and rumors from Day 3 of the Winter Meetings: t.co/6uesZLAKJW

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Mariners manager Dan Wilson: “I love the guys that we have. Offensively, the things we did at the end of the season were impressive. … To me, this is a team that can get to the World Series.”

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Mariners are making Japanese ace Roki Sasaki ‘a priority’ this winter: t.co/7rBT2cpBl9

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Just wrapped our daily debrief with Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander here at Winter Meetings. A few takeaways: - 'Not in the red zone' on any transactions today. Might be a quiet week here. - M's view 2B + 3B as 'fluid,' looking for one addition between the two positions.

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Early notes from Day 1 at MLB Winter Meetings: - Luis Castillo rumors - Red Sox's ask for Triston Casas - Alec Bohm still an option? - potential fit with the Cubs t.co/mosis7U5U9

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Checking in from Dallas at the MLB Winter Meetings, scheduled to formally open tomorrow …

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In a word … noooooo.

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