Somewhat chilly weather by Arizona standards greeted Mariners' pitchers and catchers as they reported for their mandatory physicals.
PEORIA, Ariz. — A handful of fans meandered in the open area of the Mariners’ spring training complex between fields, watching a large group of minor league position players working on their defense. Outfielders shagged fly balls, infielders worked on double players and catchers were practicing framing in the bullpen area. The Mariners have had a group of 50-plus minor leaguers working out almost daily for the last three weeks as part of a mini-camp.
The sun was out and the sky cloudless.