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Huge contracts from the Seattle Mariners are a rarity, especially when they’re position players. Even more so when they’re free agents. The last major contracts the Mariners handed out were Robinson Cano‘s 10-year/$240 million deal and Nelson Cruz‘s four-year/$57 million deal. It’s fair to call both contracts a success. The pair put up six All-Star appearances and totaled 40.5 … [Read more...] about 3 Budget-Friendly Ways to Improve the Mariners Offense

According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Boston Red Sox are targeting Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo. The Red Sox have already acquired ace pitcher Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox. In 2024, Castillo sported an 11-12 record, a respectable ERA of 3.64, 175 strikeouts, and a WHIP of 1.169. The Mariners trading Castillo is becoming increasingly likely. … [Read more...] about Rumor: Red Sox Eyeing Mariners Starter

Since 2022, the Seattle Mariners have built arguably the best rotation the organization has ever seen. Ace Luis Castillo was a blockbuster addition in 2022, and the rest of their rotation, Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, Bryce Miller, and Bryan Woo, were all drafted and developed in Seattle’s farm system. The offense has continuously been the major struggle for Seattle. They are … [Read more...] about Mariners Open to Trade Offers for Star Pitcher

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic indicated that the Seattle Mariners are shifting their focus from second base to third base. After unsuccessful stints by Adam Frazier, Kolten Wong, and Jorge Polanco, the team is opting for an in-house solution. Dylan Moore, who has played 166 of his 589 games for the Mariners at third base, is expected to take on the bulk of the work. Ryan Bliss, … [Read more...] about Mariners Opt for in House Solution to Second Base Woes

The Seattle Mariners are expected to be active players in the free-agent market this offseason. One position they may look to upgrade is first base. According to MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi, the Mariners are a team to watch in the pursuit of free-agent first baseman Christian Walker. “I think for [Walker] on a three- or maybe even a four-year deal, with the defensive … [Read more...] about Sleeper Team Emerges as Top Suitor for Slugger’s Services