In a pregame interview before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mariners skipper talked about how good the team's minor leaguers have looked so far.

The Seattle Mariners and manager Dan Wilson have Spring Training to figure out a consistent rotation involving outfielder Mitch Haniger. The latter was the odd man out in a logjam once the Mariners traded for Randy Arozarena midseason.

PEORIA, Ariz. — It seems like everywhere you look down here at Spring Training, you'll see a former Mariners player. Hall of Famers Edgar Martinez and Ichiro are in Peoria, along with Michael Saunders, Franklin Gutierrez, Mike Cameron, all helping with the team. Alvin Davis is here. Jay Buchner has arrived.

Hancock, a former first-round pick, is the sixth man in the Mariners group of pitching studs. Both he, and his manager, spoke about handling that role on Sunday.

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson addressed the entire team together for the first time at Spring Training, and some players say they're thankful he's at the helm.

It's fair to question how the players on the M's feel about ownership, the front office and the lack of spending, but having your team leader bought into the manager is certainly something that can't be ignored.