It’s a spring cliche, but still true, that virtually every big-league camp produces somebody who emerges from off the radar to make a strong impression that, often, culminates in grabbing a roster spot.
There are at least four early surprises in Mariners camp as spring training nears halftime: Outfielders Guillermo Heredia and Boog Powell along with relievers Casey Fien and James Pazos.
Not all four will make the roster. Perhaps none will. Powell is, in fact, ineligible to break with the club and remains buried on the organizational depth chart.