Mariners Weekly Rundown: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not
Sep 18, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (22) singles during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Robinson Cano – Hot
Robinson Cano’s strong second half continued this week, as he went 7 for 19 with 1 double, 1 home run and 6 RBI. The superstar second baseman struck out 4 times and nursed 4 free passes. Cano posted a .478 on base percentage and slugged .579.
There were rumblings when Robby hit .236 through the first 65 games that his best days were behind him. Thankfully, he has had a remarkable turnaround in the second half, proving his doubters wrong. Cano has posted a .326 batting average with 11 home runs and 39 RBI since the All-Star break. He has also hit safely in 27 of his last 30 games.
Cano’s awful first half really hurt this ball club, but their resurgence in the second half would not have been possible without his effort. I am very confident that Cano will produce an MVP type of season in 2016, and hopefully, lead the Mariners to the playoffs for the first time since 2001.
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