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Mariners Spring Training Update – Day 9

Day 9 / Monday, February 20, 2012 / 36 Days ‘til Opening Night in Tokyo / 52 Days ‘til Opening Night in Seattle

Weather: We didn’t check the forecast so we can’t give you an exact temperature for today, but it was clear that today was the nicest, sunniest day that we have had all spring.

Quote of the Day:  “It’s okay! I told him what was coming!” – Miguel Olivo to pitcher Josh Kinney after Alex Liddi hit a pitch off the very top of the 30-foot wall that is 410 feet away on Field 3.

The Day: Day 9 saw a continuation of live pitching after the regular routine of infield drills and PFP. The live pitching was by far the most interesting for fans and media alike.  Over on Field 4, the Japanese media had the perfect photo opportunity. Right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma was pitching, Ichiro was batting and infielder Munenori Kawasaki was working on reading the pitcher from second base. As you can see, it was quite a scene.

Media looks on as Hisashi Iwakuma faces Ichiro

During live BP, right-hander Jarrett Grube was hit by a shot up the middle by Franklin Gutierrez. Over on Field 3, Hector Noesi thew live BP to some of the younger group that included Carlos Triunfel, Johermyn Chavez and Francisco Martinez.
 
During right-hander Josh Kinney‘s live session, Trayvon Robinson got way out in front of a ball and nearly hit Luis Rodriguez and Mike Wilson as they were waiting their turn just next to the cage. As you read in the quote of the day, Alex Liddi hit a ball off the very top of the center field wall 410-feet away. Miguel Olivo was telling the batters what most pitches were going to be.
 

Trayvon Robinson, Luis Rodriguez and Michael Saunders wait for their turn in the cage

 
Tomorrow is photo day so all players and staff in camp will have to go through several stations and sit for headshots/portraits. Some baseball card companies will also show up tomorrow.
 

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