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With spring training set to start next week, here's an early look at the Mariners' roster and our projection on who will make the cut for opening day.

In an appearance on Seattle Sports 710, Justin Hollander clarified where Cole Young will be spending most of his time during spring training.

The former Mariners superstar was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote (named on all but one ballot) and will be enshrined this coming July. He'll also have his No. 51 retired by the Mariners in a ceremony this summer.

Recently-inducted baseball Hall-of-Famer Ichrio Suzuki will throw the first ceremonial pitch for the Seattle Mariners Opening Day against the Oakland Athletics.