Mariner Mailbag

The latest edition of the M's Mailbag is up at the team website. Jim Street takes the questions and gives the answers. Only Rattler related Q & As in the article are about Adam Jones (WI '04):

Do you think Ichiro Suzuki will move back to right field and have Adam Jones become the center fielder?
-- Parker S., Issaquah, Wash.

McLaren was asked that question during a media session at the Winter Meetings. He said, "[Ichiro] is a Gold Glove player in right or center. We like him in center and we like Adam going to right."

What is with all the hype about Jones? Is he really as good as advertised?

-- Paublo N., Bellevue, Wash.

Jones has all the tools he needs to become one of the best players in the Majors. He runs well, throws well, and can hit for power and a high average. It is no surprise that other teams ask about Jones' availability during virtually every trade conversation. That being said, he needs to stay healthy and focused to become the player so many expect him to be.