Seattle Mariners: Jerry Dipoto is back to baseball and he’s talking
J-Rod
Sticking in the outfield, Seattle Mariners’ newest top prospect Julio Rodriguez has a real chance to leave spring training on the Seattle Mariners opening day roster. Dipoto believes that J-Rod can make an impact and alter the type of free agents the Mariners pursue.
It will get crowded in centerfield because Rodriquez should see some action there as well. If he does make the team, Seattle will have an outfield alignment of Rodriguez, Jarred Kelenic, and Mitch Haniger, with Lewis or Torrens as the designated hitter. Color me excited!
Free Agent Bats?
Speaking of Seattle Mariner free agent targets, the team wants someone to intermix with Adam Frazier and Abraham Toro. So, if the Mariners were to take the field today, Toro is the starting third baseman, and Frazier is the starter at second. That situation might also involve a platoon in left field (if Rodriguez doesn’t break camp with the team). This lines up well with Kris Bryant to the Seattle Mariners’ hopes and rumors.
Adam Frazier is a Seattle Mariners star now. Just wait! He was an all star last year & is going to be a huge piece to our playoff run. pic.twitter.com/lmc1B6PIWW
— Sami ON Tap (@SamiOnTap) November 27, 2021
Other considerations
Dipoto did talk about Evan White but didn’t provide any details as he did with Lewis. So, at this point, it’s anyone’s guess as to when he might return. Circling back to the Frazier and Toro point, what does signing a player to mix in with the duo mean for Dylan Moore’s future with the Seattle Mariners?
Also, the GM mentioned the Mariners wouldn’t be looking at a full-time DH. They want to rotate players at the DH spot. That could rule out a player like Kyle Schwarber and/or possibly Nick Castellanos, depending on their view of their abilities to play in the field.