PEORIA, Ariz. -- There was a time, back in Ichiro Suzuki's prime, when the Mariners annually ranked among the American League's top teams in stolen bases. In recent years, that trend has reversed, but new manager Scott Servais says his club will get back to challenging opponents on the bases after adding some speed and athleticism to the lineup.
"We hope it's a big part," Servais said Monday after his team swiped six bags in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rangers. "We talked all offseason about how this team is built. It's a different team and we certainly want fans in Seattle to recognize that.