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AquaSox outfielder Julio Rodriguez hits a double during the first inning of a game against the Dust Devils on May 11, 2021, at Funko Field in Everett. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Van Til: Eyes of baseball world on talent-laden AquaSox

Local fans will have a rare, and perhaps short, opportunity to view these potential future M’s stars.

Aquasox's Julio Rodriguez gets a high five from Austin Shelton as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run homer. The Everett Aquasox beat the Tri-City Dust Devils in a home opening game at Funko Field on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Everett, Washington.  (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Rodriguez shines for AquaSox in Funko Field debut

The highly regarded prospect doubles, homers and drives in three in Everett’s 13-3 win over Tri-City.

Julio Rodriguez runs the bases Saturday afternoon during practice at Funko Field in Everett on May 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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AquaSox update: A look back at the Sox’s season-opening series

Rodriguez, Hancock and others made their AquaSox debuts as Everett took 4 of 6 from Hillsboro.

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AquaSox rally, beat Hops in extra innings in series finale

Julio Rodriguez drives in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and Everett beats Hillsboro 8-7.

AquaSox's manager, Louis Boyd, Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 28, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Williamson strikes out 9, AquaSox slip past Hops

Brandon Williamson goes four scoreless innings in his first start and Everett blanks Hillsboro 3-0.

AquaSox's manager, Louis Boyd, Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 28, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Hops swipe 11 bases in win over AquaSox

Hillsboro rides a six-run fourth inning to a 7-2 win over Everett.

AquaSox's manager, Louis Boyd, Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 28, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Hancock solid in first outing, AquaSox pound Hops

The M’s top pick in the 2020 draft tosses two scoreless innings in his pro debut and Everett…

AquaSox's manager, Louis Boyd, Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 28, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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AquaSox top Hops in 11 innings for 1st win of season

Everett scores on a passed ball in extras and hangs on to beat Hillsboro 3-2.

AquaSox's manager, Louis Boyd, Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 28, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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AquaSox drop season opener to Hops

Everett’s offense musters just four hits in a 4-2 loss to Hillsboro.

Emerson Hancock warms up Saturday afternoon during practice at Funko Field in Everett on May 1, 2021. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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AquaSox preview: It’s prospects galore as Sox begin a new era

The AquaSox are loaded with talent as they enter their 1st season at the minor leagues’ High-A level.

This is a 2020 photo of Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. This image reflects the Mariners active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, when this image was taken.

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Big-time Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez headed to Everett

The No. 3 overall prospect in baseball will start the minor league season with the High-A AquaSox.

Snohomish fans cheer Friday evening at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Snohomish on October 25, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Local high school ADs, Silvertips still evaluating attendance

While new spectator guidelines were announced, local schools and organizations still have work to do.

AquaSox's Billy Cooke at bat at Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on July 11, 2019. The Dust Devils won 12-9. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Play ball! AquaSox set to open 120-game season on May 4

The regular-season schedule for Everett’s minor league baseball team was released Thursday.

Seattle Mariners' pitcher Felix Hernandez hands out one of his warm up balls to a fan at Funko Field on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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More games, better players: AquaSox move up in minor leagues

Everett’s baseball team has officially agreed to be the Mariners’ High-A affiliate in MLB’s revised farm system.

Serena Williams reacts before match point and then  beating Jelena Ostapenko 7-6, 7-6 during her FedCup qualifying round at Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 in Everett, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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The stories we told: A crazy year in sports

The pandemic forced many changes to the local sports scene and these were the top-10 most-viewed stories.

Felix Hernandez played for the Everett AquaSox, both as a prospect coming up through the Seattle Mariners’ system, and as. a major leaguer doing a rehabilitation stint. (Dougal Brownlie, For the Everett Daily Herald)

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POLL RESULTS: Readers ready to attend more AquaSox games

The switch from Short Season-A to High-A has the majority of voters fired up for AquaSox baseball.

The Everett AquaSox’s Connor Hoover high-fives Carter Bins after scoring during a game against the Eugene Emeralds in 2019 at Funko Field. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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POLL: How do you feel about the AquaSox moving up?

Will Everett’s impending switch from Short Season-A to High-A make you more likely to attend games?

Funko Field at Memorial Stadium in Everett. (Chuck Taylor / The Herald) 20200528

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Everett can expect major changes for Minor League baseball

The Mariners have invited the AquaSox to play more games in a longer season, with better players.

AquaSox’s Travis Kuhn and Emerald’s Ryan Jensen an hour after the game between the two teams on Sunday continue standing in salute to the National Anthem at Funko Field on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Reports suggest AquaSox may become full-season High-A team

The club would field players further along in their development who are more likely to one day play…

Tampa Bay Rays' Mike Zunino celebrates his solo home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game 7 of a baseball American League Championship Series, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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A slice of Everett in this year’s World Series

The Rays’ Mike Zunino and the Dodgers’ Chris Taylor were teammates on the AquaSox in the summer of…