It’s already become a tired refrain, but it bears repeating: last night was the best home opener any of us have seen in quite some time. A double-digit thrashing of the Astros? Chef’s kisses abound. If you were fortunate enough to have attended in person, surely you recall the vibes being uh, off the charts - in the left field bleachers, at least, the party was nonstop. While there will be far less pomp and circumstance in home game number two for the Mariners, the opportunity to keep the place rocking still looms large.
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An Abraham Toro appearance is always intriguing, as is Cal Raleigh behind the plate, but conspicuously missing is one Mitch Haniger.