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Didn't specify whether she was (1) reacting to an intriguing vagueness on the M's part or (2) proposing the idea herself.
I was piqued because it would be a little out of character for her to initiate the idea and then go interview the pitcher about it, etc.
That could be misconstrued as stirring up stuff, if it were the reporter's idea. If the player is later in a QB controversy, the ballplayers are all ticked at the reporter. It's breaking code -- this not being NY -- for a reporter to go suggest roles to players.
The Mariners haven't said anything about it. If they're musing over it whatsoever, no harm having a case-for available ...