By: Owen and Chris
The Mariners Home opener is tonight. They started their season with a 10-3 win in Los Angeles on March 3. They went on to sweep the 3 game series vs the Angles and then lost 2/3 games vs the Athletics. They have looked good even with a starting rotation that is missing a couple key parts, and a bullpen that is missing hard throwing righty, Steven Pryor, and also a really good prospect, Taijuan Walker.
This offseason the Mariners have made some big moves. They hired Lloyd McClendon as a new manager and signed second baseman Robinson Cano, who is considered one of the best hitters in baseball. They also signed closer Fernando Rodney, outfielder Corey Hart, and traded for outfielder Logan Morrison. So far Robinson Cano has been the only key addition, but Corey Hart and Fernando Rodney have show glimpses of brilliance.
Even though we're only 6 games into the season it seems like the Mariners are going to be pretty good. Players like Justin Smoak and Dustin Ackley who were supposed to be cornerstones of the organization are finally performing, and Abraham Almonte, a minor leaguer last year is having a breakout first few games.
So far the Mariners are looking good, and even though it's too early to say that they're going to be good, the first six games have given us hope.
