World Series champions beating Arizona 5-0
taking the Series 4-1. The Mariners are now the
only team not to be in the World Series or win
it.
This shows how close the Mariners were to be
there in 2023. Had they won two or three more
games in the regular season with their pitching
it could have been them instead of the Rangers.
The Rangers showed the Mariners during the
playoffs where the weaknesses they had and
go forward to have a chance in 2024.
We know the starting pitching will be there
with Luis Castillo having a better season while
Logan Gilbert and George Kirby have another
season under their belt. Right now they have
Bryce Miller and Bryan Woo who finished their
rookie year.. They have veteran Marco Gonzales
and rookie Emerson Hancock coming off the
injured list so Mariners could bolster their
offense by trading someone.
Mariners will have to decide whether to resign
free agent Teoscar Hernandez or come up with
another player to start in right field. They could
move Jarred Kelenic to right field if he is still
on the team and settle for another left field.
The Mariners could use another right handed
bat for the outfield even with a regular right
fielder. An upgrade from having AJ Pollock
before he was gone at the trading deadline.
The Mariners will need to decide whether they
will platoon at second base or bring in a regular
second baseman. Adding a utility player as an
upgrade to Dylan Moore be nice as well even
if he is on the team. Backup catcher will have
to be decided whether to bring back Tom Murphy
or go for a other one. It could be a one year gap
with Harry Ford expected no later than 2025 if
the Mariners don't trade the high prospect. He
could be seen playing another position as well.
Go M's.
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