SEATTLE -- While the Mariners again will feature a core of proven veterans built around Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz, Felix Hernandez and Kyle Seager next year, general manager Jerry Dipoto is taking a different approach in the outfield, where his team will be considerably younger and more athletic.
Though it's wise to never say never with Dipoto when it comes to making further moves, the Mariners' architect of change insists he's set now with an outfield that will see newcomer Mitch Haniger and 2016 additions Ben Gamel and Guillermo Heredia competing for playing time in the corner spots, flanking returner Leonys Martin in center.