Dipoto and GM Meetings

Now the Presidential election is over now we can concentrate on more important things like the Seattle Mariners. This week Jerry Dipoto and his management team are in Arizona for the general manager meetings.

We will have to see if Dipoto will pull off some trades this week or at least set up for the next few weeks ahead. Like all of us know Dipoto will be searching for a right handed hitting first baseman along with an outfielder who can play every day as a regular.  I am sure that Dipoto will be discussing pitchers as well whether for the starting rotation or bullpen. I know the pitching isn’t the priority right now but it will be nice to get a top notch starting pitcher in the next couple months. This will depend a lot on what they do otherwise.

Dipoto is not looking to dive much into the free agent market but I would not be surprised if he signs at least one free agent probably at first base. If Dae-Ho Lee doesn’t return the Mariners may look at Mike Napoli who is a free agent who played last year with the Cleveland Indians. He could be a good choice however he may cost more money than Dipoto is willing to spend.

The outfield position the Mariners likely will go after in a trade however they could sign a free agent there as well but that is not a priority though.

I hope that we do see a little splash this week at least in the general manager meetings. There could be some less costly free agents they may go after as well. I would say probably not any big names just those who could add depth to the team.  Those could be guys who may start the season at AAA and be available when needed.

I have full confidence that Dipoto will be upgrading the team for the upcoming season. Although he will be talking a lot to other general managers I am sure there will not be as many trades as last season but he could surprise us. Go M’s.