So, today it was the Mariners taking on the A's in what became a 10-2 blow out. Yes, this is spring training we're talking about, results will vary come April 1st, and blah blah blah, but this one felt good, especially at the plate.
The Mariners appear to be showing a lot more patience, with only 3 strike outs, none courtesy of Jack Cust, Milton Bradley or Justin Smoak. Instead, the M's managed to draw 6 six walks and pick up 13 hits. They definitely weren't pressing.
-The Big Bad Bradley had a few hits that could have been outs, but hustled them out and made his way to third 3 times. He was heckled by fans, but merely waved his hands at the jerks as if he was shooing away a fly. He appears to be enjoying himself out there while having a monster spring.
-Justi Smoak crushed one to deep center and walked twice, showing that he may be a bit like Jack Cust. Will be even better if Smoak can avoid the k's.
-Speaking of Cust, he legged out a double and then went from second to home on the next play. Didn't know he could run like that.
-Ichiro was pegged in his first at bat, but got his revenge with an opposite field single on the next at bat.
-French looked good, with 4 k's against legitimate big leaguers in 3 innings. I wouldn't mind if he place holds for Pineda to start the season.
-I made off with a Milton Bradley signed ball and another signed by Dustin Ackley, Justin Smoak, and Greg Halman.
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