Adrian Beltre

We’ll start with this must-read from Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe, who has a column that will hit Mariners’ fans where it hurts. Shaughnessy writes about Adrian Beltre’s insistence on not wearing a cup despite last year’s unfortunate injury in an unfortunate area while playing for Seattle.

The latest word from Beltre: “They say I’m crazy not to wear the cup. But I say, if the ball’s going to hit me there every 11 1/2 years, I’ll take my chances.”

You’ve got to miss Adrian. Let’s hope this season’s high hoppers do as well.