The Mariners take on the Rockies today at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the jewel of the Cactus League. I haven’t been to the Grapefruit League ballparks but I feel pretty confident in declaring Salt River the best Spring Training venue in baseball, as all Grapefruit League ballparks have points deducted for being in Florida. Justus Sheffield is dealing with a blister and won’t be able to make his Spring debut for the Mariners, which is just as well since this game isn’t televised. The Mariners will be running out a lineup that’s at least half something we should see during the season:
And the reserves:
The pitchers are probably a little more interesting here, especially Erik Swanson and Joey Gerber.