What started out as an experiment to try and find more ways to expedite top pick Dustin Ackley's path to the major leagues is turning into a real possibility, according to Seattle Mariners' officials quoted by Larry Stone of the Seattle Times. The Mariners are particularly impressed with Ackley's athleticism and baseball instincts, and it is becoming a real possibility that Ackley may play primarily second base in the minors when the 2010 season begins.
Ackley was the second overall pick in the 2009 draft and has yet to play a regular season game professionally. He was primarily a first baseman in college, but played the outfield in the Arizona Fall League.
