Seattle Mariners 2022-2023 Offseason Thread

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elvis...??...think of siemien...going to 2B...seems the same to me...

 

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never can tell..how he wll xo his year....

Troy Johnston #9​

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Triple-A Affiliate

• 1B
• B/T: L/L
• 6' 0"/205
• Age: 25..

Season	Team	LG	Level	G	AB	R	H	TB	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	GO/AO
2019	BAT	NYP	A(Short)	59	213	34	59	85	15	1	3	35	29	1	51	1	3	.277	.373	.399	.772	0.07
2021	2 teams	-	Minors	120	440	66	132	206	27	1	15	85	68	2	103	6	1	.300	.399	.468	.867	0.92
2022	2 teams	-	Minors	114	426	51	111	180	25	1	14	57	50	1	95	4	0	.261	.344	.423	.767	0.88
2022	PNS	SOU	AA	85	329	42	96	148	20	1	10	49	32	1	71	3	0	.292	.360	.450	.810	0.83
2022	JAX	INT	AAA	29	97	9	15	32	5	0	4	8	18	0	24	1	0	.155	.293	.330	.623	1.07

 

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Josh Lester

28

6' 3"

180

AAA

DET

3B

8%

22%

19%

.233

.344

621

84

137

39

2

29

99

51

137

7

3

.246

.311

.479

.790

or trade for..and bring your own..DH

 

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one of the best hittersagaint the astos...

• Elvis Andrus (34): Andrus is arguably the top unsigned free agent infielder. The 14-year veteran still brings a high-contact bat and quality baserunning to the table. Public defensive metrics have been divided on his work recently, with Statcast’s Outs Above Average generally rating him as an above-average shortstop despite less enthusiastic reviews from Defensive Runs Saved. Andrus looked like a glove-only player after hitting .255/.302/.360 from 2018-21, but he bounced back with a solid 2022 campaign. He hit .249/.303/.404 with 17 home runs (the second-highest total of his career) last season. That included a very strong finish, as Andrus hit .271/.309/.464 in 43 games with the White Sox after the A’s released him in mid-August in a move seemingly motivated by a desire to keep him from vesting a $15MM option in his contract for the 2023 season.

 

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the athlletic​

These 9 remaining free agents make sense for Angels...​

Shortstop: Elvis Andrus​

The Angels are in a bit of a weird spot with their infield. They’ve acquired two players — Gio Urshela and Brandon Drury — who should get significant playing time. Neither of them plays shortstop.

David Fletcher is the team’s most conventional shortstop. But there are questions about his bat after two ineffective seasons. Luis Rengifo had a breakout offensive season in 2022, but he’s not a great defensive player — despite a rather surprising Gold Glove nomination in the utility category.

The question is if the Angels would still want to add a shortstop. Andrus fits that, theoretically. But whatever he gets paid — FanGraphs projects $20 million over two years — might not be better than what the Angels already have. Andrus had a great 43-game stretch with the White Sox. But he’s been in an overall decline for years now....

Reliever: Andrew Chafin ​

The lefty Chafin has been one of the most consistently reliable relievers in the game for a while. He had a 2.83 ERA and 1.169 WHIP with the Tigers last season.

The Angels entered last season feeling pretty good about signing Archie Bradley, Aaron Loup and Ryan Tepera. None of them were great, while Tepera was certainly the most solid of the group.

The team added Carlos Estévez this offseason but could really use at least one more proven reliever. Chafin fits that description perfectly.

Starting pitcher: Johnny Cueto ​

Cueto makes a lot of sense for the Angels. They still have a need for a sixth starter, and Cueto will be turning 37 before the season. That’s a good fit for a six-man rotation.

Cueto was excellent with the White Sox last year. He chipped in 158 1/3 innings over 25 appearances. That came with a 3.35 ERA. He works efficiently and goes deep into games. He would be a right-hander in a rotation full of lefties. And he’s got a wealth of experience, which pairs nicely with a fairly young Angels pitching staff.

The projected salary for Cueto is $8 million over one year. Seems reasonable and in the Angels’ price range, if they’re being forthright about their ability to

 

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if there..is someone i dont understand the mariners....not........trying for its..

Reliever: Andrew Chafin .....​

bonkers batman....

 

[NWinAZ]

We are on the board!!! We must really like this guy. 3rd time signing him?

Mariners, Jacob Nottingham Agree To Minor League Deal​

The Mariners are signing catcher Jacob Nottingham to a minor league contract, according to his MLB.com transactions tracker. The right-handed hitter also spent part of the 2021 campaign in Seattle.

 

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First Base: Brandon Belt (3.4 fWAR)​

For 12 years the Rockies have been victim to the likes of Brandon Belt. At Coors Field alone, Belt has swatted 16 home runs and driven in 47 runs in 82 games with a tOPS+ of 128. For most of his career, he has been a fairly reliable bat, good for at least 15 home runs, a solid batting average, and a strong OPS. Not to mention he has also been a solid glove at first base, but therein lies the problem.

i have to think..he is sign ing with san fran

 

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i know notting ham..and i can see..why they signed him...so it does not surprise me

 

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reynolds..and you still need...a DH....

 

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if there..are..money..constrants..would ...the mariners not....trade...for top minor league guys...

that does not make sense to me...at all.....

in the case of...

belt..
or chafin..which if they had..this year...they would have beat..houston..he first game..

add a dh..and you beat houston the 3. game...ok..a good..DH

 

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minors guys...that will help..the mariners..

Robert Perez Jr. 4...is the only guy..i see..making..even 3 AAA..anytime soon...that could impact..the mariners..
this year or next.....
unless..locklear..rams up..the ladder....

a trade...would wipe out the top...lvl..of there pitching..

.hancock..miller...woo...and there..is no more..yet...

sure.,there,,are guys who are looking good.......

so..no one..is comming from the minors.....for a couple years at least...

sooo....why are they...not...getting a few..free...agents...????..

DH...
LHcloser..

they seem to be down to the last coupe guys..needed...but cant...cross the bridge....aye yi yi

 

[NWinAZ]

Maybe a reunion?

Rumors about a Chris Taylor trade are currently circulating, as LA will have to pay Bauer a hefty sum whether they release him or keep him on the roster.

Daniel Preciado of Game Day tweeted that he believes the Dodgers will trade Taylor. However, it is unclear whether he has any sources to back up his claim. Nonetheless, many have speculated on a Chris Taylor trade as the Dodgers try to avoid the luxury tax in the wake of Trevor Bauer‘s uncertain status.

Chris Taylor will earn $15 million in 2023. The versatile veteran will then earn $13 million in 2024 and 2025, with a club option for $12 million in 2026. His transaction is large enough to affect the luxury tax threshold. Teams would almost certainly inquire about trading for Taylor if he became available.

 

[WizardHawk]

 

[wazzu31]

Maybe a reunion?

Rumors about a Chris Taylor trade are currently circulating, as LA will have to pay Bauer a hefty sum whether they release him or keep him on the roster.

Daniel Preciado of Game Day tweeted that he believes the Dodgers will trade Taylor. However, it is unclear whether he has any sources to back up his claim. Nonetheless, many have speculated on a Chris Taylor trade as the Dodgers try to avoid the luxury tax in the wake of Trevor Bauer‘s uncertain status.

Chris Taylor will earn $15 million in 2023. The versatile veteran will then earn $13 million in 2024 and 2025, with a club option for $12 million in 2026. His transaction is large enough to affect the luxury tax threshold. Teams would almost certainly inquire about trading for Taylor if he became available.

Can’t we just trade for Bauer instead? Taylor would be an upgrade for 100% but, I can’t believe this is a serious statement that I could honestly hear Jerry saying, but when and where would Dylan Moore play?

Plus, if they are going to get significantly better offensively, might as well try to make the best pitching staff possible and open up all pitchers for trades.

 

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Maybe a reunion?

Rumors about a Chris Taylor trade are currently circulating, as LA will have to pay Bauer a hefty sum whether they release him or keep him on the roster.

Daniel Preciado of Game Day tweeted that he believes the Dodgers will trade Taylor. However, it is unclear whether he has any sources to back up his claim. Nonetheless, many have speculated on a Chris Taylor trade as the Dodgers try to avoid the luxury tax in the wake of Trevor Bauer‘s uncertain status.

Chris Taylor will earn $15 million in 2023. The versatile veteran will then earn $13 million in 2024 and 2025, with a club option for $12 million in 2026. His transaction is large enough to affect the luxury tax threshold. Teams would almost certainly inquire about trading for Taylor if he became available.

this could help the mariners.....i would take..taylor over....elvis..andrus...and the need for a DH..would not be....

and reynolds could ..still..be on....taylor as well is more outfield..at this point..but...a backup..1b.....is something...as..well...and you could always trade.
taylor for...that..depending...

from now till...deadline for a try out....ok..then..see how everyone likes it..ok then......if it works..

 

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taylor is from virgina...so..washington..maybe..or baltimore...but baltimore has so many..rookies comming ...i would say...washington..

but if it works..ok then....if he says...jerri..traded..me...they..can just say...and i traded..back for you...lolool...its part of baseball....it just..is..

 

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Name	Age	Level	P1	P2	Availablility	Years	AFV	Salary	Surplus	Low	Median	High
Kuhn		Minors	RHP						1.2	0.9	1.2	1.5

Total Value: 1.20​

Mariners​

Name	Age	Level	P1	P2	Availablility	Years	AFV	Salary	Surplus	Low	Median	High
Taylor	31	Majors	OF		Low	4	46.3	45	1.3	0.9	1.3	1.7

this seems not a big deal...and solves for kelenic,,,...

 

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Year	Team	GP	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	HR	Avg
2022	Dodgers	118	402	45	89	43	44	160	10	.221
2021	Dodgers	148	507	92	129	73	63	167	20	.254
2020	Dodgers	56	185	30	50	32	26	55	8	.270
2019	Dodgers	124	366	52	96	52	37	115	12	.262
2018	Dodgers	155	536	85	136	63	55	178	17	.254

may accually...help them both.....taylor strikes out...a lot..need to cut down on that.....you can see/.

...in his stats...where...he does...his ave goes up..

 

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a taylor trade would just..kik the can down the road for now.....till other things could happen..

.1B/dH/L?L''is what they need....and a LF...maybe reynolds...


belt''freeing...france..to 3b/dh../1b...............or bring white....is a thing..not ready...yet....yes they do need a L/L..#5..hitter
and
reynolds..

would be..optimal..of what they..want...

for example..locklear...is what they want and need right now....at mlb..