Why Ackley isn’t the Mariners’ answer yet

Posted Apr 13, 2011
In the wake of this week’s Jack Wilson fiasco, some think what the Mariners need to do is bring up 2009 first-round draft pick Dustin Ackley to play second base instead of Wilson. Let’s just slow down a bit. The Mariners aren’t ready for Ackley, the second overall draft choice. Ackley isn’t ready to be here. (Sportspress Northwest)

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