This demotion has led many to speculate that after less than 2 weeks in Tacoma, the Mariners are ready to recall Mallex Smith. Smith, as you may recall, struggled mightily for most of April and was demoted after both his offense and defense went into the tank.
While nothing has been made official, the demotion of Bishop leaves the team without a “true centerfielder” (although we could argue whether Mallex is a true centerfielder) and if Mitch Haniger were to get hurt, your centerfielder right now would probably be Domingo Santana.
The Mariners dispatched newly hired special assignment coach Mike Cameron to work with Smith in Tacoma.