Seattle Mariners: Free Agents Most Likely to Sign

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Jan 14, 2022
Seattle Mariners
Jerry Dipoto, Seattle Mariners.

Currently, Major League Baseball is in lockout mode. The Seattle Mariners can’t add to their roster at all during this time. The labor stoppage should end eventually. So, let’s look at who the Seattle Mariners are most likely to sign in free agency.

Currently, the MLB is in lockout mode. The Seattle Mariners can’t add to their roster at all during this time. The lockout is expected to end and not greatly impact the regular sseason. There was a flurry of moves made right before the lockout hit.

We need to talk about something before we look into free agent signings. The Seattle Mariners might be more likely to acquire helpful talent via trade than free agency. Trading off course, means the M’s are giving someone away to get someone in return. Most likely, that means GM Jerry Dipoto deals away some of his luxurious farm system talent.

He’s not trading away some of the top prospects. Consequently, some of the lower ones may be on the move. Additionally, a few Major Leaguers could be dealt away, as well. But the M’s don’t have much extra talent they can trade without impacting the team. However, there are still a few big names and impact players available. So, let’s look at who the Seattle Mariners are most likely to sign.

Never Going to Happen

So, it’s never going to happen, but Freddie Freeman is a free agent. Yes, that’s correct; the face of the Atlanta Braves franchise is available to sign with any team he chooses. Every indication is that the two sides will eventually agree on a new CBA. However, if I’m Dipoto, I call Freeman and ask one or two questions.

First, would Freeman legitimately have any interest in playing anywhere else? If he does, then the second question should be how quickly can you make it to Seattle? Just give the man a blank check and just about whatever else Freeman wants, so he can play ball in the Pacific Northwest. Again, this won’t happen, but the longer he’s a free agent, the more I’m wondering if he might sign elsewhere.

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