Sights and Sounds From Seattle Mariners Final Team Workout Before Opening Day

The Mariners were back at T-Mobile Park for the first time since leaving spring training, and the Mariners on SI team had eyes on the action. Here's what we saw on Wednesday.

Seattle Mariners right fielder Victor Robles (10) hits an RBI double against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park in 2024. | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

SEATTLE, Wa. -- The Seattle Mariners open up the regular season on Thursday night with the first of four games against the Athletics of Sacramento/Las Vegas/not of Oakland. However, before the M's can take on the A's, they had to get a workout in at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday afternoon.

Our Mariners on SI team was there and here's some of the best of what what we saw, and heard.

LUIS URIAS WAS HOLDING COURT

Former Mariners infielder Luis Urias is back in town as a member of the Athletics. He signed a one-year deal with them in the offseason after spending the 2024 campaign split between Seattle and Triple-A Tacoma. Urias shared moments with former staffers and also spent time catching up with former teammates like Eduard Buzardo and Carlos Vargas. Here he is with Vargas during batting practice.

Luis Urias is amazing at these #Mariners reunions. Carlos Vargas here, Bazardo a moment ago. pic.twitter.com/HtDg4AAEMQ

— Brady Farkas (@RefuseToLosePod) March 26, 2025

ICHIRO IS PREPPED AND READY TO GO:

The soon-to-be Hall of Famer took the field for a long toss session of incredible proportions, and then made sure to practice for his ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day. Here he is with former teammate, and manager, Dan Wilson. Might Wilson catch the pitch on Thursday? Oh, Ichiro also then hung out with Julio Rodriguez and might have done a little more throwing, but we can't quite confirm that.

Ichiro practicing for his ceremonial first pitch with Dan Wilson. Might Dan catch it tomorrow night? ⁦@Buster_ESPN⁩ #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/BJFtsQa2Ik

— Brady Farkas (@RefuseToLosePod) March 27, 2025

CAL RALEIGH OFFICIALLY SIGNED HIS NEW CONTRACT:

The news of the impending contract broke on Tuesday and Raleigh signed the deal on Wednesday. It's a six-year deal that keeps him in Seattle through 2030, and there's also a vesting option for 2031. Raleigh is guaranteed $105 million but the deal can grow to more than $120 million.

The Cal contract is officially official. #Mariners #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/y6i0ag5saA

— Brady Farkas (@RefuseToLosePod) March 27, 2025

DAN WILSON MET WITH THE MEDIA FOR 10 MINUTES:

Wilson met with the media in the first base dugout for 10 minutes and talked about his excitement for Opening Day, the impact of the Opening Day start for Logan Gilbert, his own feelings on managing Opening Day, the offensive adjustments and the carryover into the regular season and more, including the impact of Mitch Haniger, who was released earlier this week.

As promised: Here is the audio of #Mariners manager Dan Wilson talking about the impact and legacy of Mitch Haniger. His impact continues to be felt by the organization.#TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/RMfaZonaB9

— Brady Farkas (@RefuseToLosePod) March 27, 2025

JULIO IN THE CAGE:

The M's took batting practice on the field at T-Mobile Park, with Julio Rodriguez sending multiple balls to the warning track in this session.

Julio readying for Opening Day #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/Fa43Fq8cVC

— Brady Farkas (@RefuseToLosePod) March 27, 2025

OVERALL TAKEAWAYS

Like we've seen all spring, the vibes seem high for the Mariners heading into the season, and the Raleigh news only added to the excitement of the day. The M's look ready for baseball and will take aim at their first American League West title since 2001.

First pitch on Thursday is 7:10 p.m. PT.

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