Seattle Mariners: Examining the Evan White Dilemma
Herb Nightengale
With White healthy and able to hit, France could play some second and third well as first base, depending on any offseason deals. Both White and France could DH when not playing first.
White could play left field as well, then, in the late innings, move over first base for defense and give France rest. It is a long season, so giving France time off on occasion, even for an inning or two, would help.
It is certainly a good problem to have if White does hit.
Chris Phillips
When it comes to White, it all depends on if he can hit or not. Don’t assume that he continues to struggle at the plate. Which, to be fair, is in the realm of possible outcomes. If White does hit, he’s probably the starting LF. If not, then he’s a defensive replacement for France.
It’s possible that White gets included in a trade since Dipoto has said he’d be open to taking a bad contract in order to get a young stud/prospect (something like Mike Moustakas and Hunter Greene); White might have to be included for salary purposes. I’m not saying White is the centerpiece of a deal, but maybe a kicker or someone who can balance the financials.
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