The Seattle Mariners signed future first baseman Evan White to a long term deal for $24 Million for six years. They have three options that could make it $55 Million. This hasn't happened very often in major league baseball. General manager Jerry Dipoto felt it was something the Mariners should do. The announcement happened shortly after my last post.
What this means for Austin Nola, Domingo Santana, and Daniel Vogelbach we will have to see? Nola did a good job playing first base while Vogelbach was at dh for have the games last season but did play some first base.
Nola will likely be the primary backup to White when he makes the ball club. There is no guarantee he will start the season in 2020; however, the chances are good though If White begins the season in Tacoma then we will see Nola at first base most of the time. The Mariners could use Santana at first base on occasion though he has been an outfielder. If he and Vogelbach are on the team they may have to share the designated hitter spot with Vogelbach starting against righties while Santana is in against lefties.
The Mariners probably will want Santana to be the primary dh if he is still around and play the outfield on occasion. Mariner announcer mentioned when Santana was on the injured list he said he saw him field some balls at third base but didn't make any throws. He thought Santana was doing a good job which could translate over to playing first base as well. Santana would be more valuable spending time in the outfield well as first base and third base along with dh. If the Mariners are willing to do this than Vogelbach would still be on the club, otherwise he won't unless the Mariners trade him instead. So now more interesting things happening for spring training for sure. Go M's.
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