At the time I’m writing this, it is officially forty business days to the first Spring Training game, which feels bonkers; it’s not even the New Year yet! And yet, an ever-earlier Opening Day means an ever-earlier First Day of Spring Training (February 22nd, if you’re marking your calendar and making reservations), which means it’s time for the annual LL tradition of the 40 in 40. This year we have lots of players to write about who have never had a 40 in 40 profile before, and as the roster currently stands at 39, perhaps a new entrant before all is said and done. While the Mariners won’t be competing for a division title this year, they will be rolling out an exciting crop of young talent, some of whom aren’t yet on the 40-man (Logan Gilbert, Jarred Kelenic), and others (Justin Dunn, Evan White) who will get their first 40 in 40 profile this year. The days are getting longer and the 40 in 40 is here to see you into spring, so let’s all count down the days together until baseball is back.
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February 22, 2020
40 in 40: Marco Gonzales
The steady southpaw looks to take another step forward in 2020
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February 20, 2020
40 in 40: Donnie Walton
After a fantastic year in Double-A, the young shortstop earned a cup of coffee in Seattle and will look to take another step forward.
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February 14, 2020
40 in 40: Nestor Cortes
The other former Yankees pitching prospect. No, the other other one.
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February 5, 2020
40 in 40: Tim Lopes
the last standing Jackson General hitter (may or may not be standing)
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February 4, 2020
40 in 40: Zac Grotz
The indy ball veteran took some big steps forward in 2019 and ended the year in Seattle, and could see an extended look this season.
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February 3, 2020
40 in 40: Carl Edwards Jr.
The Stringbean Slinger and a tale as old as time come to Seattle hoping to work baseball magic.
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February 3, 2020
40 in 40: Yoshihisa Hirano
The split-finger specialist has one elite pitch and one clunker.
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January 31, 2020
40 in 40: Erik Swanson
Relegated to the bullpen, Erik Swanson needs a bounce back 2020
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January 30, 2020
40 in 40: Braden Bishop
A look back to the one that got away to better understand the one we will have in the future
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January 29, 2020
40 in 40: Art Warren
When the lights come on I’ll be ready for this. It’s in your bloodstream, a collision of atoms that happens before your eyes
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January 28, 2020
40 in 40: Justin Dunn
Justin Dunn will have a chance to prove what kind of an artist he is in 2020
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January 27, 2020
40 in 40: Kendall Graveman
Kendall throws baseballs. Does he do it well? Stay tuned for more!
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January 23, 2020
40 in 40: Matt Festa
The former Minor League Pitcher of the Year finds his potential in question
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January 22, 2020
40 in 40: Brandon Brennan
The Mariners’ reliever had a tumultuous rookie season and also played the role of MLB Forrest Gump
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January 20, 2020
40 in 40: Jake Fraley
After a rough trial run, Fraley looks to bounce back in a big way in 2020