Robbie Ray (Pending Physical) is a Seattle Mariner
Joe Swenson
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The Final Option, It’s Not Sexy
Seattle could fill in the void with a journeyman starter, like Tyler Anderson. There are worse options, but, this is likely the last resort type of signing. It’s possible that we won’t know until closer to spring training because of the impending lockout. And if Dipoto can’t pull the trigger on a higher valued target now, then waiting is the appropriate option.
Not that you want my opinion, but here it is.
I’d like to see the M’s sign Marcus Stroman, he’d fit right in as the #2, keep Marco at #3, and move Flexen to #4 with Gilbert rounding out the final piece of the opening day rotation. This gives the prospects room to grow at AA or AAA and see what Dipoto really has as far as trade capital. Plus Flexen is signed through the end of 2022 with a team option in 2023. Which can pave the way for some of these prospects to join the club.
You can never have too many starting pitchers with the frequency and impact injuries have. Acquiring Stroman doesn’t stop the coming wave of starting pitchers. It does give the Mariners so many more options, especially when it comes to making trades.
If the Stroman acquisition doesn’t happen. Then I’d like to see Matt Brash be the first prospect called up with Kirby and Williamson on standby. Hancock needs more seasoning in the minors. Plus he needs to demonstrate that he can remain healthy for an entire season.
Logan Gilbert K'ing the Side.
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— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July 18, 2021
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