Updated May 2, 2012 - 4:10 pm
Michael Saunders has earned a move up in the lineup
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Source: Mariners News
Originally published: May 2, 2012 - 4:07 pm
Originally published: May 2, 2012 - 4:07 pm
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Listen: Saunders says he's playing with a sense of urgency
By 710Sports.com staff
Mariners outfielder Michael Saunders talks about how his mental approach has changed, getting a chance to play center field in Franklin Gutierrez's absence, the team's recent struggles with runners in scoring position, and more.
Mariners outfielder Michael Saunders said he approached the offseason with a sense of urgency, knowing that as a career .196 hitter he was only going to get so many chances.
"To be honest, desparation was probably the right word to use," Saunders told "Bob and Groz" on Wednesday. "I was a little bit desparate this offseason."
Saunders adjusted his swing with the help of a batting coach. He also said he changed his mental approach.
Through 22 games, he's hitting .253 with a team-high four home runs and 12 RBIs.
In the video below, Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby say the improvement Saunders is showing warrants a move up in the Mariners' lineup.
You can download Wednesday's podcast here.
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