Under-the-Radar Mariners Set to Impress This Spring — bleacherreport.com

Christian Petersen/Getty Images John Hicks put up strong numbers in the minors last season and is ready to compete for the backup catcher job this spring. Position players reported to the Seattle Mariners' team complex in Peoria, Arizona, on Tuesday, meaning the team is ready to begin organized workouts ahead of its first spring training game on March 4. Significant news is already coming out of the Mariners camp after pitchers and catchers reported last Friday. Jesus Montero is apparently in the best shape of his life, Danny Hultzen has looked good in throwing sessions and James Paxton will miss a few days as a precaution after falling during an agility drill, all via Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.

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