HEY SHANNON, AS YOU MAY KNOW…the Mariners open their 2024 Cactus League schedule with games against the White Sox, Guardians, Reds and Giants, but…DID YOU KNOW?…that each of the Mariners first four opposing managers this spring have spent time in the Mariners organization?…on Saturday, the White Sox were helmed by manager Pedro Grifol, who spent 13 years (2003–2012) in the Mariners organization, including working on the big league staff in 2010…Sunday brought the Guardians to Peoria, led by Stephen Vogt; Vogt worked as Seattle’s Bullpen & Quality Control Coach in 2023, his first season off an active roster…yesterday, the Mariners visited Goodyear to face David Bell’s Reds; Bell played infield with Seattle from 1998–2001…today the Giants are led by Bob Melvin, who began his managerial career with two seasons (2003–2004) in Seattle.
Mariners Game Notes — February 27 at Giants (Spring #4)
