A few interesting notes before tonight’s series finale againsts the A’s, which will feature another new lineup with Eric Byrnes in left field and Matt Tuiasosopo at first base.
“That gives us time to give Snell a solid bullpen before Sunday,” Wakamatsu said. “If we need to switch it back later on we can do it with the off-day coming up (next Thursday).”
“That’s what we talked about yesterday in the meeting,” Wakamatsu said. “When things aren’t well the only way we know how to attack it is to continue the work ethic. That way we can look ourselves in the mirror and say we’re doing everything we can. We’re going to continue to work. I don’t want it to be a reactionary thing. We’re going to do a lot this year, whether it’s team defense or individual hitting or bunting, we’re going to continue to hone the skills.”
“We came into the season saying Kotchman is our first baseman regardless,” Wakamatsu said. “But you come to that point where who are you going to replace in the lineup to get the other guys to play? This gives Kotchman a day (off) and gets Tui a chance at first base.”
And now, tonight’s lineups:
A’S
Rajai Davis, center field
Daric Barton, first base
Kurt Suzuki, catcher
Kevin Kouzmanoff, third base
Jake Fox, DH
Adam Rosales, second base
Gabe Gross, right field
Eric Patterson, left field
Cliff Pennington, shortstop
Left-hander Gio Gonzales, starting pitcher
MARINERS
Ichiro Suzuki, right field
Chone Figgins, second base
Franklin Gutierrez, center field
Jose Lopez, third base
Milton Bradley, DH
Eric Byrnes, left field
Matt Tuiasosopo, first base
Adam Moore, catcher
Jack Wilson, shortstop
Left-hander Jason Vargas, starating pitcher
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