Mariners baby, hot stove edition
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I think they're too right handed as far as power bats.
LH (including switch hitters):
Hummel
Raleigh
Wong
Crawford
Kelenic
Trammell
Haggarty
RH , (not including switch hitters)
Murphy
France
Suarez
Rodriguez
Hernandez
Pollock
Moore
A little more pop from the left side would be nice unless one is betting on Kelenic or Trammell. -
I'm guessing they are counting on Kelenic or Trammell to start the season and then they'll deal for someone before the break if neither can rise to the occasion.chuck said:I think they're too right handed as far as power bats.
LH (including switch hitters):
Hummel
Raleigh
Wong
Crawford
Kelenic
Trammell
Haggarty
RH , (not including switch hitters)
Murphy
France
Suarez
Rodriguez
Hernandez
Pollock
Moore
A little more pop from the left side would be nice unless one is betting on Kelenic or Trammell. -
They still want a corner infielder who ideally hits lefty with some power. They can cover 1st and 3rd for a short term injury or the odd day off with who they have, but if Suarez or France has any extended time off the lineup will suffer. I don't think it's a requirement but it would really be great to have a good bat that could cover at least one of those spots.HFNY said:
I'm guessing they are counting on Kelenic or Trammell to start the season and then they'll deal for someone before the break if neither can rise to the occasion.chuck said:I think they're too right handed as far as power bats.
LH (including switch hitters):
Hummel
Raleigh
Wong
Crawford
Kelenic
Trammell
Haggarty
RH , (not including switch hitters)
Murphy
France
Suarez
Rodriguez
Hernandez
Pollock
Moore
A little more pop from the left side would be nice unless one is betting on Kelenic or Trammell.
I'm alright with Kelenic getting his chance in a platoon. He's in a position to help the team in a reduced role and may launch some homers facing only righties. I'm not a fan of Trammell though and wish they would give in and find him a new home. Either way there doesn't seem to be much sense in keeping both of them. -
Good brief discussion article on Pollock skill set https://msn.com/en-gb/sport/mlb/mariners-sign-of-aj-pollock-to-a-one-year-deal/ar-AA166Dff
I like what he brings to the table [kills left handed pitching, solid defender in left, another vet that knows what he is doing] and this does give Kelenic one more perhaps torturous chance at a big league career with Pollock there to also assist the kid in transformation of his skill set at the plate ~ something that he has already demonstrated that he is really good at.
They still need one great big add and i don't know where that is going to come from but this is really helpful i think. -
I don't think they need a big add so much as anither role player with upside at the plate. I'm actually pretty happy with the strength of the lineup compared to where it was last year at this time. The rotation is set. The bullpen looks to be nearly set. The Ms are comfortably better than last season already in my opinion.TheRoarOfTheCrowd said:Good brief discussion article on Pollock skill set https://msn.com/en-gb/sport/mlb/mariners-sign-of-aj-pollock-to-a-one-year-deal/ar-AA166Dff
I like what he brings to the table [kills left handed pitching, solid defender in left, another vet that knows what he is doing] and this does give Kelenic one more perhaps torturous chance at a big league career with Pollock there to also assist the kid in transformation of his skill set at the plate ~ something that he has already demonstrated that he is really good at.
They still need one great big add and i don't know where that is going to come from but this is really helpful i think. -
Seattle can stack a pretty fearsome lineup against a tough lefty:
Julio CF
France. 1b
Hernandez. RF
Suarez. 3b
Pollock LF
Haggerty. 2b
Murphy C
Raleigh DH
Moore SS
Just one option of many. That's a lot oof pop and a really long lineup vs a lefty. Raleigh is probably the weakest bat in this lineup hitting right handed.
The AL west is stuffed full of lefties so I really like this.
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Don't sleep on Nellie Cruz...
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I'm not sure how to feel about him as an option.
Brandon Belt was one guy I was still thinking about but he just got overpayed by Toronto. I don't think they'll pay any more free agents unless it's for change though.
They surely would really like to unload the salary of either Flexen or Gonzales. I don't think we'll see another move unless it involves trading one of them, or swinging a huge deal for Reynolds. They're not adding anyone else without subtracting. -
I like Belt, but I don't think he was a fit for them. I'm not so sure about Nellie, I just looked at his numbers, and he may be done. I offer up Trey Mancini...RH bat with some pop, can play 1B serviceably, has DH'ed. If they can find the right fit, they don't need a big name. DH vs LHP, ability to give 1B/3B a blow when needed. He checks 2 of three.chuck said:I'm not sure how to feel about him as an option.
Brandon Belt was one guy I was still thinking about but he just got overpayed by Toronto. I don't think they'll pay any more free agents unless it's for change though.
They surely would really like to unload the salary of either Flexen or Gonzales. I don't think we'll see another move unless it involves trading one of them, or swinging a huge deal for Reynolds. They're not adding anyone else without subtracting.
They have what the Buccos want...MLB players, and high-end prospects. Not many clubs are dealing from a position of strength, and the M's have 6 legit MLB starting pitchers, with more in the pipeline. Ihopethink Dip waits them out, and pulls the trigger right before spring training...
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On first blush, Belt was very interesting for me. He's a line-drive/doubles type guy, but I think he's probably more of a true platoon guy than a DH, and that raised the price. France needs a backup, and I think with as hard as he plays, that hurt him in the 2nd half last year. The ideal is a DH/bat first, that can back up at a corner, or both corners, when needed...
