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I was rooting for Michael Saunders back in 2008 when the Mariners traded their previous highly touted Center Field prospect. I more or less gave up on him last season like a lot of people. This season, after reading about yet another swing change, but also an attitude change, I don't know, maybe it's the fact that it's worked for Mike Carp, or maybe it's the idea of Saunders turning into a home grown Ray Lankford/Brady Anderson/Curtis Granderson/Grady Sizemore type that has power with a healthy dose of patience and a quality Center Field Defense. With Gutierrez hurt again to start the season, I believe this really is Michael Saunders last chance to be an everyday player. I very much hope he seizes it.