Seattle Mariners pitchers and catchers officially reported to camp Saturday in Peoria, Illinois, a full week earlier than any other team.
Chief among them are Felix Hernandez (14-14, 3.47 ERA in 2011), Jason Vargas (10-13, 4.25), Blake Beavan (5-6, 4.27) and Brandon League (37 saves, 2.79). The Mariners are on the search for a true No. 2 starter this season behind Felix. The departure of Michael Pineda opens up the process and will allow Vargas, Beavan and many others compete for the spot.
Mariners position players are beginning to show up as well, including Justin Smoak, Mike Carp, Alex Liddi, Dustin Ackley and Munenori Kawasaki.
Here's a full list of who reported today officially:
Pitchers:
Blake Beavan
Shawn Camp
Steve Delabar
Charlie Furbush
Felix Hernandez
Danny Hultzen
Hisashi Iwakuma
Cesar Jimenez
Shawn Kelley
Hong-Chih Kuo
Brandon League
Lucas Luetge
Yoervis Medina
Hector Noesi
Mauricio Robles
Chance Ruffin
George Sherrill
Jason Vargas
Tom WilhelmsenCatchers:
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