in the playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
They certainly had a good showing. Only a
few pitches away from AL championship
series.
What changes will happen with the team
going into next year. Most agree it will be
on the offense.
We will look at the bullpen first. A great season
outside of game one and two against the Astros.
Matthew Boyd was the lefty in the bullpen during
September and October. Will he return? He will be
a free agent. Justus Sheffield seems to be the
only lefty to still have a chance. The only spot for
him. The Mariners could unload him to. See what is
on the market.
Casey Sadler should be back after missing last season.
Penn Murfee did a good job in his spot being the first
pitcher out of the pen. Murfee could have the role coming
in the seventh or eighth inning.
Can Erik Swanson have another good season for the
Mariners with more time coming late in games. Paul
Sewald have another good season for the third straight
season. Hard to know but good to see.
Matt Brash may go back in the starting rotation as the
fifth starter. This will depend on whether Emerson Hancock
is ready or not. If Brash stays in the bullpen he and Andre Munoz
will be the primary end of the bullpen pitching the 9th. Sewald
could face the top of the lineup once again but likely in the
7th or 8th. Depending on Brash being in bullpen or not. Diego
Castillo likely be pitching the 7th depending on how he is doing
at the time. Could the Mariners trade him to?
Chris Flexen with his $8million option is too expensive for the
bullpen. The likelihood he will be traded. The same goes for
Marco Gonzales who doesn't seem to fit into the bullpen.
Those are the main guys for the bullpen. The Mariners may
have one or two spots to fill including a lefty.
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