Seattle Mariners 2022-2023 Offseason Thread

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Sometimes...you roll.the dice...sometimes..you lose....
Just the way..it goes..

 

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And I'm happy the mariners..have Suarez ...as we all.,are..,.,remember..
Fans were..on seager..as well...

 

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Toro..is a good gamble .
Who may still work..out.
His defence..is good..
And coming from .
The minors .was starting to respond .as well ..

As kelenic .is .there.was just. No more time .

 

[SeattleCoug]

I missed that one but I can proudly say I was amongst a few of us on here who said the Graveman thing could bite us this way and I know a few of us also said the Seager thing was garbage and could be seen as bad management. Not sure of any negativity regarding Felix so that one I can honestly say I personally didn't see coming.

But hell yes Dipoto and his smug arrogant attitude has to turn people off and these things mentioned have to have put it over the top. You nailed it!!!!

I will say I didnt hate the idea of the Graveman trade at the time in terms of player value. Key word being at the time. The two things that were not necessarily known at the time is how much of a negative impact trading Gravemen would be perceived and how big of an impact Toro would have. Safe to say sans a couple of clutch hits this was just an F of a deal.

Is it possible this fabricated a bit? Sure but the facts are Dipoto has signed two free agent hitters in 7 years and they were Tim Beckham and Nori Aoki. And the more offseasons that pass that we sit out of Free agency, the more stuff like this becomes more of a reality.

As a fan, yes if we are unable to sign free agents because of the GM/Pres then I definitely want him to go. However for Stanton and Co., this is best case scenario. Dipoto can sell them perfectly on building a completive roster and not spending more then necessary. Sucks but thats reality. Dipoto this way can forever talk out the side of his mouth and concoct these word salads to try and keep sounding smart.

I can just see the presser in three weeks: " Jared Kelenic and Taylor Trammel have had phenomenal offseasons and are in the best shapes of their lives. We feel completely comfortable having them in the everyday lineup. Blah Blah Blah"

 

[NWinAZ]

I will say I didnt hate the idea of the Graveman trade at the time in terms of player value. Key word being at the time. The two things that were not necessarily known at the time is how much of a negative impact trading Gravemen would be perceived and how big of an impact Toro would have. Safe to say sans a couple of clutch hits this was just an F of a deal.

Is it possible this fabricated a bit? Sure but the facts are Dipoto has signed two free agent hitters in 7 years and they were Tim Beckham and Nori Aoki. And the more offseasons that pass that we sit out of Free agency, the more stuff like this becomes more of a reality.

As a fan, yes if we are unable to sign free agents because of the GM/Pres then I definitely want him to go. However for Stanton and Co., this is best case scenario. Dipoto can sell them perfectly on building a completive roster and not spending more then necessary. Sucks but thats reality. Dipoto this way can forever talk out the side of his mouth and concoct these word salads to try and keep sounding smart.

I can just see the presser in three weeks: " Jared Kelenic and Taylor Trammel have had phenomenal offseasons and are in the best shapes of their lives. We feel completely comfortable having them in the everyday lineup. Blah Blah Blah"

Well said and I agree.

Regarding Graven trade, it was bad timing with him being well liked and the Seager being ignored comments painting a sad picture of Dipoto. For a guy who sells fans on clubhouse culture, he sure doesn't seem to care about it from his actions.

Dipoto feeds his writers comments that can be taken different ways to push his agenda while never being cornered later because they are indirect words. He is a master of that.

I get the Kelenic/Trammell comments.We should be hearing those in about a month.

 

[ulmax]

Maui Ahuna .could easily..
Be mariners..1st pick...
And yes he is still..improving...and need..some on both sides of the ball..
But he is in good position..

And at..22..on mlbs..draft top 100..

 

[ulmax]

.well..loose lipes.,sink..ships..so.they are prob anilizing...the part.
Of,the league..that..is not in free.agents.to find the guy..they want..

With only..conforto..left..I hope..and have hoped..from..the start.
That they sign conforto..
That said..they are still.
Looking for..a .left hand masher..right handed,.for,
LF..and..an ..LHB.in the infield..
Guys .even cheaper..than.
Santander..and.vavra,

 

[MarinersBestFan]

I will say I didnt hate the idea of the Graveman trade at the time in terms of player value. Key word being at the time. The two things that were not necessarily known at the time is how much of a negative impact trading Gravemen would be perceived and how big of an impact Toro would have. Safe to say sans a couple of clutch hits this was just an F of a deal.

Is it possible this fabricated a bit? Sure but the facts are Dipoto has signed two free agent hitters in 7 years and they were Tim Beckham and Nori Aoki. And the more offseasons that pass that we sit out of Free agency, the more stuff like this becomes more of a reality.

As a fan, yes if we are unable to sign free agents because of the GM/Pres then I definitely want him to go. However for Stanton and Co., this is best case scenario. Dipoto can sell them perfectly on building a completive roster and not spending more then necessary. Sucks but thats reality. Dipoto this way can forever talk out the side of his mouth and concoct these word salads to try and keep sounding smart.

I can just see the presser in three weeks: " Jared Kelenic and Taylor Trammel have had phenomenal offseasons and are in the best shapes of their lives. We feel completely comfortable having them in the everyday lineup. Blah Blah Blah"

We should box them both up and have Marco gift wrap them and hand deliver to Pittsburgh and all we get is Bryan Reynolds in return and the Bucs can have all 3 of those guys.
Rumor has it that Reynolds is requesting a trade out of Shittsburgh and he rakes in case you are not aware of him. lifetime .275ish avg over around 1800 at bats.

he is young also 27yo and most importantly is a switch hitter. Then we can have 3 legit outfielders on opening day and someone else can polish the 3 headed turd of Kelenic - Trammel and Gonzo.

 

[ulmax]

I will say I didnt hate the idea of the Graveman trade at the time in terms of player value. Key word being at the time. The two things that were not necessarily known at the time is how much of a negative impact trading Gravemen would be perceived and how big of an impact Toro would have. Safe to say sans a couple of clutch hits this was just an F of a deal.

Is it possible this fabricated a bit? Sure but the facts are Dipoto has signed two free agent hitters in 7 years and they were Tim Beckham and Nori Aoki. And the more offseasons that pass that we sit out of Free agency, the more stuff like this becomes more of a reality.

As a fan, yes if we are unable to sign free agents because of the GM/Pres then I definitely want him to go. However for Stanton and Co., this is best case scenario. Dipoto can sell them perfectly on building a completive roster and not spending more then necessary. Sucks but thats reality. Dipoto this way can forever talk out the side of his mouth and concoct these word salads to try and keep sounding smart.

I can just see the presser in three weeks: " Jared Kelenic and Taylor Trammel have had phenomenal offseasons and are in the best shapes of their lives. We feel completely comfortable having them in the everyday lineup. Blah Blah Blah"

What that trade..did..was show..everyone..to not get..
Complacent.,..there..is always room for improvement..
And those...stuck..are falling..behind .

 

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The Astros...are...the standard....until...they are not...

 

[ulmax]

Enough..on the orioles..let's check the Mets...that is who..Jedi..may..like to trade with.

 

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Mets
Brett Beatty 3b.
looks good.im minors..but he has done
nothing..at mlb.,

Wash Nationals..stone garrett.looks good..against.left
.
Philis Bryson stott..ss..las vegas..
needs batting practice....

Miami..payton burdick..
Hits left handers..

Atlanta.
Not much there.for mariners

 

[NWinAZ]

The next Mariner???

Dodgers activated RHP Trevor Bauer off the restricted list.​

This comes after Bauer's suspension was reduced from 324 games to 194. The 31-year-old was handed a two-year suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy. Bauer is now eligible to play for the Dodgers, but the expectation is that he has thrown his last pitch for the organization. He's still under contract for $32 million for the 2023 season.

 

[ulmax]

Must mean..not guilty..
If so...maybe..lolol.

But stoned.garrett..nationals..looks good..
And..
Sense.philis have..tre turner..Bryson stott...

 

[ulmax]

Bauer..lives in this area..
So I'm sure..he or they would check..
Yeah..I think..dodgers are done...
It's such a black..mark.on a career....it's hard to say..

But prob mariners don't want the distraction..

 

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He was already..taking heat..for streaching.out his.
Arm..the..way he does..

I'm ok...with it..

 

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And really..everyone everywhere..knows...

Still.its hard to say..

 

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Mariners..need Left handed..pitchers..Snell..
Would be best..

 

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And keeping..Hancock..
And brash..would be next best.,.

 

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Stoned Garrett..is a .08..
500 slg..25 hrs...better in left..than in right..playes both.