12:06pm

Thu September 29, 2011
Sports with Art Thiel

Preview: Will young talent help Mariners bounce back?

Credit Elaine Thompson / AP Photo
Justin Smoak is met at home by Mike Carp and Dustin Ackley on Smoak's three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics Monday at Safeco Field. They are three of the new faces on the Mariners' roster. Can they help turn things around in 2012?

Now that the dismal 2011 season has come to a close, we're looking ahead to what 2012 might hold for the Mariners.

The team added a lot of young talent to the roster this season through trades and the Major League Baseball draft.  Will that be enough to help the M's bounce back?

KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel shares his thoughts on the issue tomorrow morning at 5:35 and 7:35 on 88.5 KPLU. Check back here for a blog of our commentary.

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