Gordon wasn't pleased about being out of the starting lineup on Saturday, but the coaching staff helped him understand why a day off every so often was necessary.
Dee Gordon plays the game of baseball with an infectious joy and energy. When he’s playing well, the Mariners usually play well with him. He’s been absolutely vital to the team’s strong start to the 2018 season.
And there is also the fact that Gordon came into Saturday hitting. 630 (17 for 27) with seven runs scored and five stolen bases over his last six games. And yet Guillermo Heredia got the start in centerfield on Saturday night vs.