Seattle Mariners: The Unexpected Rise of Dylan Moore
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3. He is payroll friendly
Even with how modern baseball contracts work, Moore is still making only $560k per year through at least the end of 2021. After that, he is under Seattle Mariners’ control for three more years. It might be hard for him to make over $1M until 2023 or 2024. Moore also has all three of his minor league options available. Meaning in a roster pinch, the M’s can send him down to the minors. The way he has played this season makes a demotion unlikely, but still possible.
4. His teammates are struggling
Moore is one of the few Seattle Mariners who has hit consistently this year. Second baseman Shed Long is batting under the Mendoza line at .192. Outfielders Dee Gordon and Mallex Smith hover around .150, while first baseman Evan White is at .105, and designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach is batting .103. Keeping Moore in the lineup should be a no-brainer for manager Scott Servais.
Over the grind of a regular Major League Baseball season, perseverance is key. Perseverance is also an important part of rebuilding a team. Dylan Moore’s baseball career is the individual personification perseverance. Since his debut, Moore has a proven ability to grow, adapt, and fill in any role the team needs. While he may never be an all-star, he needs to be on this Seattle Mariners team for years to come.
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