Seattle Mariners: American League West Preview
Chris Phillips
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On the dawn of the 2021 MLB season, we look at the Seattle Mariners and the other American League West teams.
We are just days away from Seattle Mariners opening day on Thursday, April 1. The M’s are in the next stage of their rebuild. They will be improved over the team that finished third in the American League West, last season. They should be better in all three phases of the game, offense, defense, and pitching.
Let’s take a look at the AL West and where the M’s fit into it this season.
Seattle Mariners
Things are improving rapidly in the Pacific Northwest. Fans (albeit a limited number) will be at T-Mobile Park in 2021 to see for themselves the Seattle Mariners young stars. While the crowds may not big, they’ll have plenty to root for.
The Mariners are following General Manager Jerry Dipoto’s rebuilding plan perfectly. They may even be a little bit ahead of schedule. Last year the M’s were a few wins away from making the playoffs as a Wild Card. This year Seattle might even play baseball in October.
This current M’s team is still very young. Now that these young players had a mini-season worth MLB experience and a taste of a playoff race, they are ready for more. It would be a mistake to underestimate them in 2021.
Reigning Rookie of the Year, Kyle Lewis, looks to build on his strong first year. A bruised knee means that fans have to wait a few weeks to see it. “Big Maple” James Paxton is back in the Emerald City. He will co-anchor the starting rotation with Marco Gonzales. The team is comprised of high-end MLB potential. Prediction: Finish second or third.
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