As Season Approaches, Questions Need Answering for Young Mariners Squad

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Every year, spring training brings new hope to Mariners fans. A new season means a chance to start from scratch, forget last year, and go forward with a clean slate. After another rebuilding year in 2010, the Mariners look to try and get back to competing in the AL West, but won’t be able to do so unless they can cure their many problems from a season ago. After a somewhat quiet offseason, it will be interesting to see how they can use their additions to impact their organization.

Mariners Self destruct, Ichiro and Felix Shine Again in 2010

The Mariners’ 2010 season did not progress as expected this year. All of the preseason hype of the Mariners’ chance at a division title was quickly snuffed out after a stagnant offense presented itself in early April. Couple that with managerial problems and lack of control of the team, and their season was set up for failure.