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Mirror reveals the key point in Paxton’s evolution as a pitcher

"Mirror, mirror on the wall" isn’t just the start of an oft-misquoted line from a fairy tale. (Quick, can you recall which one? Ask your kids or, hey, just go with me on this for a minute.)

The point is this: Any ordinary wall mirror also serves as the key checkpoint in continuing journey by Mariners left-hander James Paxton from tempting potential to reliable performer.

Paxton believes his success stems from "getting that front-side glove to the right position so I can come through in the right spot. Everything syncs up when I get to that spot.