PT TODAY: Bloomquist out, door open wider for Taylor in SEA?

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Mariners | Willie Bloomquist done for 2014
Seattle Mariners SS Willie Bloomquist (knee) had season-ending microfracture surgery Friday, Aug. 8.  Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
 
BHQ take: Youngsters Brad Miller and Chris Taylor will see more AB with veteran utilityman Bloomquist on the shelf. Taylor has seized the bulk of the playing time at SS, with an .826 OPS. However, Taylor's .343 BA belies his current .234 xBA, so don't expect him to maintain his current pace. Miller has been absolutely lost, and don't be surprised to see the Mariners look to pick up a...

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