Seattle Mariners and Mitch Haniger Part 2: If not Mitch then who?
Jerry being Jerry
Last year Dipoto said that fans shouldn’t be surprised if the Seattle Mariners were more active in trades than in free agency. He was a man of his word. Ray was the only free agent Seattle signed. However, he made two separate trades to bring in Frazier, Winker, and Eugenio Suarez.
It was also reported that Seattle is not a desirable destination for players. Seeing how this season turned out, I wonder how many players wish they could go back and redo their choice. Looking at you, Trevor Story.
Things are about to change. The Seattle Mariners are home to the most electric player in the game, and future 2022 Rookie of the Year, Rodriguez.
Hopefully, the 2022 season changes some players’ minds about playing in the Emerald City. As to which player or what team Dipoto could make a deal with, it’s too early to specifically tell.
Some possibilities are a deal with Arizona to bring back Ketel Marte. Trading with Miami with either Garrett Cooper or Jon Berti could work. Or maybe St. Louis’ Dylan Carlson would work as Dipoto’s newest reclamation project. Then there are San Diego and Tampa Bay, two of Dipoto’s favorite trade partners.
WHAT AN UNBELIEVABLE SLIDE FROM MITCH HANIGER 🤯
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) August 27, 2022
When it’s all said and done
So, there are many possible options for the Seattle Mariners to pursue. That is if they don’t re-sign Haniger.
Ultimately, Dipoto will make the decision that he feels is best for the team. What that decision is exactly all depends on what magic Trader Jerry can use on his trade victim. Or what free agent says, “yeah, I’ll take a little less so I can play on a winner.
Maybe they see enough growth from Kelenic and Trammell to be encouraged about their future. Or Lewis returns to his 2020 form.
For now, fans need to be aware that this might be the last time we see Mitch Haniger put on a Seattle Mariners uniform. Due to his current back injury, he may have already played his last game in a Mariners uniform.
Right now, Haniger is trying to avoid the injured list, so he may be available for the final weeks of the season and the playoffs.
Related Story: Part 1 – The Mariners keep Mitch
If the Seattle Mariners don’t bring back Mitch Haniger, who do you think should replace him? Let us know in the comments section below.