The Mariners backup catcher had a solid Cactus League game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the team's skipper noticed.

PEORIA, Ariz. — It seems like everywhere you look down here at Spring Training, you'll see a former Mariners player. Hall of Famers Edgar Martinez and Ichiro are in Peoria, along with Michael Saunders, Franklin Gutierrez, Mike Cameron, all helping with the team. Alvin Davis is here. Jay Buchner has arrived.

In a pregame interview before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mariners skipper talked about how good the team's minor leaguers have looked so far.

The Seattle Mariners and manager Dan Wilson have Spring Training to figure out a consistent rotation involving outfielder Mitch Haniger. The latter was the odd man out in a logjam once the Mariners traded for Randy Arozarena midseason.