Mariner Mailbag

Jim Street, MLB.com's Mariner beat writer, answers some questions from fans in the Mailbag. The only Rattler related question has been taken out and placed here.

With Jose Guillen most likely leaving, where do Wladimir Balentien and Charlton Jimerson fit into the team's plans? They're both young, athletic and have a lot of upside. It would make sense for them to get a long look in Spring Training.
-- Robert G., Tigard, Ore.

Both figure to get plenty of playing time during the early stages of the Cactus League schedule, but my guess is Balentien and Jimerson will be two of the starting outfielders for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.