ORLANDO, Fla. — As Jerry Dipoto sees it, his decade-long tenure in charge of the Mariners baseball operations has been defined by two parts.The first part covered his first three seasons in Seattle, from 2016 through 2018, when the Mariners fielded a capable but aging team that ultimately didn’t achieve much.The second era began when Dipoto launched the first full-fledged … [Read more...] about Mariners’ Jerry Dipoto named MLB Executive of the Year
What we’re hearing on the Mariners from Day 2 of MLB Winter Meetings
ORLANDO, Fla. – The staring contest between the Mariners and Jorge Polanco continued Tuesday with no clear conclusion in sight.The Mariners have been open about their desire to bring back the switch-hitting veteran. It’s fair to say he’s their No. 1 priority right now.Polanco was known to have enjoyed playing in Seattle the past two seasons. It’s fair to say re-signing with the … [Read more...] about What we’re hearing on the Mariners from Day 2 of MLB Winter Meetings
Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez among group of Mariners expected to play in World Baseball Classic
ORLANDO — The idea of bringing together all of the general managers and managers for the 20 countries participating in the upcoming World Baseball Classic for a media availability at the MLB Winter Meetings was logical, if not completely worthwhile.But deciding to at least release the preliminary rosters for the teams, prior to Tuesday afternoon’s scrum made for some awkward … [Read more...] about Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez among group of Mariners expected to play in World Baseball Classic
Harry Ford-Jose Ferrer trade could be big win for Mariners | Analysis
ORLANDO, Fla. – If you saw the broad strokes of the Mariners’ trade of young catcher Harry Ford and your immediate thought on the return was “Huh? That’s it?” – well, that’s a justifiable reaction.To the average M’s fan, a prospect of Ford’s pedigree – a former first-round pick consistently ranked among the baseball’s Top 50 talents – probably should have netted more than a … [Read more...] about Harry Ford-Jose Ferrer trade could be big win for Mariners | Analysis
What we’re hearing about the Mariners at MLB Winter Meetings
ORLANDO, Fla. – All’s quiet here at the MLB Winter Meetings.For now.As of Monday evening, no transactions had been completed on the first full day of the league’s annual convention, and everyone – executives, agents, media types – is waiting on the first domino to fall.“I talked to a bunch of people from other clubs today and everyone said, ‘Wow, it is quiet right now,’” … [Read more...] about What we’re hearing about the Mariners at MLB Winter Meetings