Mariners Pre Game Notes - April 6, 2009

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And here we are, waiting for the Mariners to take the field for the first time this season. My expectations aren't high but I am still excited. Win or lose, I am just happy baseball season is back!

Starting Pitchers

Seattle - Felix Hernandez
Minnesota - Francisco Liriano

Projected Starting Lineups

Seattle Mariners

LF Endy Chavez
CF Franklin Gutierrez
DH Mike Sweeney
3B Adrian Beltre
RF Ken Griffey Jr.
2B Jose Lopez
1B Russell Branyan
C Kenji Johjima
SS Yuniesky Betancourt

Chavez will bat lead off in Ichiro's absence.

Minnesota Twins

CF Denard Span
2B Alexi Casilla
RF Michael Cuddyer
1B Justin Morneau
DH Jason Kubel
3B Joe Crede
LF Delmon Young
C Mike Redmond
SS Nick Punto