Mariners don't learn from past mistakes

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Very interesting read:

http://www.kplu.org/post/mariners-dont- ... -pay-price

Many young players not ready for primetime

Art says some of the younger players on the team need to be sent down to the minor leagues. He's specifically referring to catcher and designated hitter Jesus Montero, second baseman Dustin Ackley and first baseman Justin Smoak.

"These young players are not ready to deliver yet the Mariners have invested so much in them, either with high draft picks or trade acquisitions, that they're willing to put training wheels on these guys and put them out there every day. They are not ready."