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Assuming we're all seeing the same things that Z was so excited about last week...assuming Cat is going to be a mini-Gar hitting .300/.360/.480 right out of the chute...what is the most likely trajectory for his MLB arrival?
Last year, the Mariners called Ackley up in mid June. I'd say that sounds about right here as well. In the meantime, the Mariners doubtlessly feel they owe Kawasaki and Ryan a hard look at short until Ryan's body gives out and/or until both of them prove they can't hit .260 in the big leagues or until both of them are proving they're worse options than Figgins/Seager at short.
I expect we'll start the year with Seager at third and Ryan/Kawasaki at short with Figgins stealing some time at both spots and in CF, but by the end of May, the pressure will be on to switch to Catricala at third, Seager/Kawasaki at short, Figgins reduced to UTL. Meanwhile...you've been prudent and delayed the Cat's arb clock as a nice side benefit and given him time to work on his play at third in AAA.