Sunday, November 6, 2022

Hot Stove Begins

The Houston  Astros  winning  the  World 
Series in six games shows us how closer 
the Mariners  are getting. 

Now we have to  see what moves Jerry 
Dipoto and  his staff make over the 
off-season.

Jerry  is no longer officially general 
manager but his footprint will still 
take place in the free agency and 
trades.

Sometimes  trades are more success
than free agency. Just ask the LA Angels.
Jesse Winker certainly  wasn't the success 
we were hoping for, however, Eugenio Suarez 
was a surprise  and  made the trade a success.
Who knows maybe Jesse Winker will have a
better 2023.

Signing a second baseman/shortstop will 
happen in free agency. Whether JP Crawford 
stays at shortstop  or moves to  second it will 
be important to  have someone  give him 
time off once in a while.  He usually slides
down in the second half  of the season. It
would be nice to have someone  give him
a few days  off when he isn't  hitting. 

Adding an outfielder with major league 
experience would be good. We can't wait
for Jarred Kelenic or Taylor Trammell's
potential to  come alive. I  don't  mind that
one or both are on the roster but having
a healthy  bat helps. We have to  see the
Mariners  resign Mitch Haniger or not.
Also, there is Kyle Lewis  whether he will 
be healthy.  He certainly  help if he does.
Be corner outfielder well as dh. Even if 
he can't play everyday his bat would  be
welcomed off the bench. Go M's.  

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