Seattle Mariners
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Key Points:
- With many Seattle Mariners regulars participating in the World Baseball Classic, young players have gained more major league playing time, revealing a new level of offensive cohesiveness and team identity among the prospects.
- Cal Raleigh, a Mariners catcher, praised the young players for their athleticism, strategic approach at the plate, and versatility, noting a shift towards a more well-rounded and old-school style of play that emphasizes situational hitting and longer at-bats.
- The Mariners' focus on drafting the right players, consistent minor league development, and effective coaching has fostered this new style, which Raleigh believes aligns with successful playoff teams like the Blue Jays, Brewers, and Guardians.
- The addition of veterans Brendan Donovan and Rob Refsnyder has
