#8 Michael Saunders ('07):
The Mariners don't hesitate to move their prospects quickly, and Saunders was no exception. After Saunders torched through the SL, the Mariners promoted him to Triple-A, where at 21 he was the second-youngest regular position player in the Pacific Coast League. He left Tacoma in late July to play in the Beijing Olympics, where he led Team Canada with two homers.#18 Adam Moore ('06):
Saunders has a compact swing that he leverages well to generate good backspin on the ball to all fields. A premium athlete with good strength and plus power, he has good hands and is a strong fastball hitter. Though he has made some strides in his plate discipline, he still chases offspeed pitches in the dirt.
Jeff Clement isn't the only promising offensive-minded catcher in the Mariners organization. Moore is a smart hitter with good balance and a short swing. He waits on pitches well, hits offspeed stuff with authority and drives the ball to all fields. He has solid power and makes reasonably consistent contact.#20 Luis Valbuena ('06):
After the Mariners pushed him to Double-A last year as a 21-year-old, Valbuena returned to West Tenn and showed improvement in all facets of the game. He finished the year playing regularly for Seattle.
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Managers rated Valbuena the best defensive second baseman in the league. While his speed is just average, he has good range to both sides and turns double plays well. He plays above his tools because of his overall feel for the game.
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