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ANALYSIS: How Would Introducing Hye-Seong Kim Play Out For Seattle Mariners?
The Seattle Mariners and second base have been in an adversarial relationship for the last six years.
Ever since the Mariners traded Robinson Cano to the New York Mets on Dec. 3, 2018, there’s been several attempts to find his replacement, to no avail.
Kolten Wong, Adam Frazier and Jorge Polanco are just a few players who’ve suited up for Seattle in efforts to fill the All-Star-sized gap left by Cano’s departure.
The Mariners’ ceaseless struggles at second base have the team in a tough spot in 2025, with first base and third also in need of improvement.
A recent article from MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer said that the club’s No. 2 prospect Cole Young is Seattle’s long-term plan at second, but he likely won’t factor into the team’s Opening Day roster for 2025. Kramer also noted the caveat that Young is expected to play with the Mariners’ Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, and could still receive a call-up at some point in 2025.
A report from MLB Network’s MLB insider Jon Morosi also said that Seattle has “closely evaluated” Korean Baseball Organization player Hye-Seong Kim, who will be posted and available to sign with an MLB squad. Kim plays second base and shortstop. MLBTradeRumors projects him to earn a three-year, $24 million deal in free agency.
The Mariners, known to be in the 2B market, are among the teams that have closely evaluated infielder Hye-seong Kim, whom the Kiwoom Heroes will post this offseason.
Kim, a left-handed batter, had an .841 OPS and 30 SB at age 25 in KBO this season.@MLBNetwork @SeattleSports
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 6, 2024
The Mariners also have in-house options such as Ryan Bliss and Dylan Moore who could play second base.
Kim would make sense for Seattle to go after. He’s a cheap international free agent with solid and consistent contact, has speed and is a decent defender. He hit .326 with 11 home runs and 75 RBIs and stole 30 bases in 2024 with the KBO’s Kiwoom Heroes.
Captain Kim Hyeseong ends the game!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/H6UbgIlGVx https://t.co/cSaY4cWTbU
— din💫 (@justaintnobody) October 1, 2023
He would also (likely) be cheaper than other options on the open market like Gleyber Torres . The Mariners would also avoid giving up prospects in a trade for another second baseman like Nico Hoerner of the Cubs.
But it would also create an interesting scenario of 2025 and the (projected) two seasons after.
Kim’s introduction to the roster could also lead to several hard decisions.
Barring a completely underwhelming showing in spring training and early in the season, Kim would be the starting second baseman for 2025.
It would also leave Bliss in no man’s land. The former Arizona Diamondbacks prospect showed flashes of great potential and surprising power for someone of his stature (5-foot-7, 165 pounds) in his 33 games played in 2024. Moore, who just won the first Gold Glove of his career, will be making roughly $3.9 million in 2024 before hitting free agency in 2025 according to Spotrac.
Bliss has two more years of team control under pre-arbitration in 2026 and 2027. It’s unlikely the team keeps Moore around past 2025. If Young is the long-term solution and Kim is the team’s starting second baseman in 2025, one has to wonder how long Seattle keeps Bliss on the roster. His potential could definitely make him an intriguing piece in a trade package.
But then there’s another question of what happens to Kim when Young is ready.
Team captain and starting shortstop JP Crawford is under contract through 2026. Team President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto was confident in the former Gold Glover’s ability to bounce back after an injury-plagued and disappointing 2024. Given Crawford’s status in the clubhouse and in the community as a leader, it’s unlikely the team would move on from him before his contract expires.
But that would still be two years away. And the team still has two top 100 prospects in Colt Emerson and Michael Arroyo that both play shortstop.
This could create a potential log jam for 2025 and beyond. But in the interim, the team has to sort through what it has first.
Assuming Kim’s skills translate to the major league level, then the team will be in a good position for 2025. And if it doesn’t, then the Mariners have Bliss, Moore and even Leo Rivas to fall back on.
But if Kim is able to translate his KBO production to the MLB level, then Seattle will have two solid contact hitters with speed on the basepaths in Kim and outfielder Victor Robles.
Kim will also be 26 on Jan. 27 and, assuming he does get the projected three-year deal, he’ll still be under 30 years-old.
Kim would be a valuable addition to the Mariners. As to the potential logjam he’d create, there’s worse problems to have.
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SEATTLE – Western Washington is staying locked into a cool and unsettled weather pattern as we head into the second half of the week.
Showers will continue to rotate through the region over the next several days as a series of weather disturbances move overhead, keeping skies mostly cloudy and temperatures running below average for mid-May.
Thursday will bring a brief break in the action before the next weak system arrives later in the day. Expect scattered showers to redevelop with plenty of cloud cover sticking around. Temperatures will remain cool, with highs near 60 degrees.
It will be cool on Thursday in Western Washington with increasing clouds and showers. (FOX 13 Seattle)
What’s next:
The weather turns a bit more active Friday as the next system swings into the Pacific Northwest. Western Washington will see widespread showers and even the possibility of a few isolated thunderstorms. While not everyone will hear thunder, a few heavier downpours and small hail can’t be ruled out if any storms manage to develop during the afternoon.
Rain showers will push through Western Washington again on Friday afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Saturday will be cool with scattered showers and another chance for isolated thunderstorms, especially near the Cascades. Afternoon highs will struggle to make it out of the 50s across many lowland Puget Sound area communities.
Mountain travelers should also be prepared for a dramatic change compared to the recent warm spell. Much colder air will filter into the Cascades this weekend, and while significant snow accumulation looks unlikely, higher elevations could still see snow showers and sharply colder conditions. Anyone planning outdoor recreation in the mountains should be ready for winter-like weather at times.
Snow levels will drop to near pass levels in the Washington Cascades Friday through Sunday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Looking Ahead:
The pattern finally begins to improve late in the weekend and into early next week. High pressure is expected to rebuild over the northeastern Pacific, bringing a return to drier weather and some sunshine. Temperatures should gradually rebound back into the 60s by Monday and Tuesday, although the ridge may remain weak enough to allow for occasional clouds at times.
Temperatures will be cool the next three days with showers in Seattle, but next week will be drier and warmer. (FOX 13 Seattle)
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SEATTLE – Remember that iconic Gap advertisement with the girl group dancing to “My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard” that took the internet by storm in August?
What we know:
Katseye, the girl-group in the ad, are taking center stage at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 17, with ticket sales dropping on Thursday, May 21 and their new EP, Wild, is set to release on Aug. 14 via Hybe x Geffen Records.
The global girl group announced their WILDWORLD TOUR on Wednesday, bringing Katseye to arenas across Europe and North America this fall.
Katseye’s tour will kickoff in Dublin, Ireland on September 1, at Dublin’s 3Arena, while the North American portion of their tour launches Oct. 13 in Miami, Florida at Kaseya Center. Other honorable tour venue mentions include UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY and Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The WILDWORLD TOUR will conclude at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on Nov. 27.
Keep reading for ticket information and the full tour itinerary.
Ticket Information
What’s next:
Tickets will be available beginning at the end of May. Specifically, Weverse Artist Presale tickets will be available on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. local time, before the Katseye.World Presale at 3:00 p.m. local time.
General onsale begins Thursday, May 21 at 3:00 p.m. local time at www.katseye.world.
Tour itinerary
KATSEYE – WILDWORLD TOUR
UK/EU
9/1 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
9/3 – London, UK – The O2
9/6 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
9/9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
9/11 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
9/13 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
9/15 – Antwerp, Belgium – AFAS Dome
9/17 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
North America
10/13 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
10/15 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
10/20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
10/22 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
10/24 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
10/28 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
10/30 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
11/1 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
11/3 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
11/5 – Chicago, IL – United Center
11/7 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
11/10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
11/11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
11/14 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/17 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
11/19 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
11/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
11/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
11/27 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
2026 Festival Dates
6/5 – New York, NY – The Governors Ball Music Festival
7/30 – Saint Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival
8/8 – Pasadena, CA – 88rising Festival: Head In The Clouds
The Source: Information in this story came from a press release from Katseye and the katseye.world website.
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SEATTLE – An upper level low will increase showers and isolated storms overnight. Some storms that develop could produce locally heavy rain, thunder and lightning along with gusty winds. The best chance will be along and east of the I-5 corridor. Scattered showers will be possible during the day. There is also a chance for a light dusting of snow in the higher mountains.
Upper level low will increase showers and isolated storms overnight with scattered showers possible during the day. (FOX13 Seattle)
Wind Advisory in Eastern Washington
As the disturbance crosses through the region, winds will be especially gusty in Central and Eastern Washington. A Wind Advisory will be in effect for many of these locations through late Wednesday night.
Winds will be picking up on Wednesday with gusts nearing 50 mph. (FOX13 Seattle)
What’s next:
After warming into the low 80s on Tuesday, Wednesday will feel quite a bit different. Afternoon highs will only be in the upper 50s and low 60s, a good 20 degrees cooler than just 24 hours ago.
Afternoon highs will be significantly cooler on Wednesday.
Looking Ahead:
Even after Wednesday’s early morning rain, the rest of the week will remain unsettled. Additional chances for showers and cooler into the weekend. We will again near 70 degrees by early next week.
Cooler and wet for Wednesday with additional showers possible this week.
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