Seattle, WA
Offseason Chat Transcript: Seattle Mariners
One of many first issues Mark talked about was Seattle’s outfield of query marks.
That is appropriate, however I’d add that Haniger is a query mark as properly. He missed most of 2022 and struggled closely between a few sizzling streaks this yr. I’d be a bit shocked if Seattle made the qualifying supply, however I’d be flat-out shocked in the event that they introduced him again and did nothing else to spice up the outfield. The choices they’d this season wasn’t sufficient to get previous Houston. There’s a transparent want for a nook outfielder along with Haniger (two, in the event that they don’t carry him again).
There may be an abundance of RHPs and AAA/AA outfielders, so it’s simple to see them pulling a commerce to handle a necessity, and even for a hyped lower-level prospect, but when Seattle’s critical about attending to the World Collection–and profitable it–they actually need to splurge a bit, and free company has some elite bats that would assist them get there. I’m undecided commerce will get them an elite bat.
Lot of hypothesis over DH within the chat. Studying between the strains from what Dipoto and Hollander mentioned on the press convention, it appears probably that Lewis is the favourite for portion of PAs at DH. I actually marvel how a lot of the reward for Winker was about believing in him as a match. Straightforward to see that as a salesman speech, however I suppose they could be making ready themselves for a call they’ll make after they be taught extra about his restoration from the surgical procedure and process. In the event that they do add a bat that may DH with Lewis or Torrens, somebody who may deal with the outfield in a pinch would appear extra probably than a pure DH or first baseman.
Concerning the beginning pitching depth and a potential commerce of Flexen or Gonzales….
It stays to be seen what they intend to do with Weaver, but when they aren’t assured sufficient within the readiness of fellows like Hancock or Dollard, they might at all times usher in a rehabbing starter, like Ross, for a fraction of the 8 million Flexen will earn, for instance. They’ve a whole offseason and spring to search out veteran depth in the event that they really feel they want it.
This was a fantastic chat. I want I may’ve participated, however work had different concepts.