Two players who reasonably could be expected to make the team, infielder/outfielder Mike Morse and first baseman/third baseman Greg Dobbs, won't. Morse will be asked to play in left and right and at third, short and first for the Rainiers."
ANALYSIS -- I am surprised that Dobbs couldn't make the roster. He has such a good swing and seemed to have the knack to pinch hit. In addition, I like Morse being sent down. This is what they should have done last year so he could learn the outfield. His natural knack at the plate is something you have to find a spot for once he gets comfortable on the big league level.
In addition on the pitching front the Mariners optioned Nagotte and reassigned Kevin Appier.
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These moves are great news -- they give us a legitimate bat off the bench in Petagine and a guy with interesting upside in Borchard. Dobbs, all due respect, provides neither. If only we'd passed on Crazy Carl and spent that money elsewhere; all things being even, my guess is that Petagine will replicate (and possibly surpass) Everett's performance for a fraction of the price.
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