Seattle Mariners – Realistic free agents to consider
Chris Phillips
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As the Seattle Mariners reshape their future, it’s time to look outside the organization for talent. Here are some players the M’s could realistically sign before spring training.
It’s a new year. Baseball organizations like the Seattle Mariners are preparing for another season. Players are wrapping up their vacations or downtime and getting back to the gym, batting cages, or mounds. The point is everyone is back to work. There is no time to slack off.
The Mariners come into 2021 as a team on the rise. Last year many predicted Seattle to be at the bottom of the American League standings. They were in a rebuild and lacked proven MLB veterans. Even with all the young players, the M’s were competitive. Emerald City’s team was in the hunt for a postseason spot until the final week of the season.
I have big plans for General Manager Jerry DiPoto’s offseason. It includes some possible free-agent signings. There is value in the marketplace. Seattle can add players to their rosters who make them a legitimate threat for an AL West title and won’t break the bank. That’s not to say the team will avoid signing a big-name free agent, but generally, that’s not how the Seattle Mariners do business.
Aside from additions, the Mariners also need to replace Tim Lopes and Phillip Ervin. Two players thought to be key pieces of the 2021 puzzle.
As the season draws closer, the market turns in favor of buyers. There are several players I believe Dipoto and the Mariners should seriously consider. The popular belief is that all the M’s need better pitching. They could also use a big bat or two, especially if they trade Kyle Seager.