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Good morning everyone! We’ve finally made it.
Let there be baseball.
— Mariners (@Mariners) February 14, 2018
Today's the day. #MarinersST is here. pic.twitter.com/CQfI39bazz
Buckle up and get ready for another season of Mariners baseball! Here’s what you need to know today.
In Mariners news...
- Greg Johns fielded questions on Felix Hernandez, Tim Lincecum, and others in his latest mailbag.
- Many reporters later said that this was a “typo” by the club and that the stadium will not be named for Proliance after the 2018 season. What do you think?
Safeco Field is set to be renamed after the 2018 season, but it already is being referred to as Proliance in multiple places in the team’s new media guide. #Mariners pic.twitter.com/iaZpEIc4jS
— Chris Chancellor (@outofwritefield) February 13, 2018
- Brent Stecker at My Northwest is optimistic about the Mariners’ starting rotation.
- Well, Taylor Motter didn’t cut his hair as short as some thought he did.
Last week I posted that I was cutting my hair. Some of you were disappointed and some of you were pretty happy. Well here’s the final product, 5 inches gone ♀️ pic.twitter.com/y8a9NP3qBk
— Taylor Motter (@taylormotter7) February 13, 2018
- The Mariners added another arm to the pile.
Source says LHP Tyler Matzek has agreed to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training with the Seattle Mariners. Matzek looking to work his way back in a ML organization after being away from the game in 2017. #MLB
— Mike Rankin (@Rankin906) February 7, 2018
Around the league...
- This comes as little surprise considering the team is looking to integrate Shohei Ohtani into its rotation.
The Angels held their team-wide meeting this morning. Mike Scioscia is now saying they intend to use a six-man rotation in 2018, as expected.
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) February 13, 2018
- Here’s proof that free agent camp is a thing.
Lance Lynn vs. Logan Morrison. #freeagentfun #AdventuresOfLoMoAndLance pic.twitter.com/8LZD3xi3fN
— Eric Cressey (@EricCressey) February 12, 2018
- However, the media isn’t allowed to cover free agent spring training.
- Travis Sawchik still sees the Red Sox and J.D. Martinez as a perfect fit.
- The Dodgers officially re-upped with Chase Utley on a two-year contract.
- The Marlins should have the worst outfield in the majors this year, but just how bad can they really be?
- The Phillies are going to bring back their powder-blue jerseys that they used to wear.
- The Diamondbacks are going to use a humidor at home to try to water down the offensive totals at Chase Field.
Anders’ picks...
- Shaun White helped the U.S. make history last night.
SHAUN WHITE TAKES GOLD!
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 14, 2018
His medal earns USA its 100th Winter Olympics gold medal in history. pic.twitter.com/QMR2nOiNl4