Mariners' Dustin Ackley focused on ending slow starts Posted Mar 4, 2015 The spring push accelerates today for the Mariners when they open their Cactus League schedule against complex co-tenant San Diego at Peoria Stadium. That goes double for left fielder Dustin Ackley. Manager Lloyd McClendon is promising heavy duty for Ackley in an effort to wean him away from his dreadful starts over the last two seasons. (Spokane Spokesman-Review)