Zoning in on the 2016 Mariners
For the first time in three seasons, Mike Zunino does not come to Spring Training with the expectations and pressure of being the Opening Day catcher. He’s putting in work all the same, handling the staff and spending a lot of time in the cage, but right now it’s with an eye on the future—a future that’s out beyond April 4th.
“Mike is obviously coming off of a tough year. Chris Iannetta is going to be the catcher if all is right, and he’s healthy,” Jerry Dipoto said at annual pre-Spring Training luncheon.