Who is the new Japanese pitcher the Mariners have signed?
— Kento D., Vancouver, Wash. The Mariners signed 18-year-old right-hander Kenta Suda to a Minor League contract on Jan. 16. Suda pitched for the NOMO Baseball Club in Japan in 2007 and participated in the IBAFAAA (under 18-year-old) Championship games in Taiwan in August as a member of the Japanese team. He is expected to join the Mariners’ extended Spring Training camp in Peoria, Ariz., in April. If you were to put together an all-time Mariners lineup, along with their positions, who would be on it? And who would be the starting pitcher? — Rusty R., Newport, Ore. I rarely watched the Mariners play between 1977 and 1985, so my selections are from the post-’85 season. Here’s my all-time team: Catcher: Dan Wilson; First base: Alvin Davis; Second base: Harold Reynolds; Shortstop: Alex Rodriguez; Third base: Adrian Beltre; Left field: Phil Bradley; Center field: Ken Griffey Jr.; Right field: Ichiro; Designated hitter: Edgar Martinez; Starting pitcher: Randy Johnson; Manager: Lou Piniella
