Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Mariners have discussed demoting Dustin Ackley and Justin Smoak to the minors. Heyman says they "may keep them up for now, though." Both youngsters have been disappointing this season, as Ackley has hit just .233/.311/.325, while Smoak is sporting just a .203/.265/.332 batting line. The floundering Mariners don't have much to lose by continuing to roll the pair out there, but perhaps they think they'd be best served by regaining some confidence in the minors.