away from 2025 spring training. I am
sure most of the fans are almost as
disheartened as I am at this point.
Last season the Mariners missed out
making the playoffs again by one game.
This time though they had a ten game
lead of the West Division in June which
they couldn't hold onto.
Scott Servais who was a friend of President
of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto ended
up being fired in early September. The
Mariners defense didn't look good in the
series against the Dodgers. This meant
that Scott Servais had lost the team.
Besides Dan Wilson becoming manager
former Mariner great hitter and former
hitting coach took over the position once
again. The Mariners hitting which had
been poor to say the least on the season
did improve in September. Most fans
and media new Edgar likely would not
return as hitting coach in 2025. That is
true however he is now the Senior Director
of hitting strategy for the Mariners. This
means though Edgar will not be on the
road during the season we will see him
at home games. His philosophy on
hitting that was going on in September
will continue this spring and throughout
2025 season.
We are hoping the Mariners will make
at least one major acquisition soon
we hope the hitting will improve no
matter what. Currently the Mariners
have Mitch Garver and Mitch Haniger
on the roster. I have heard speculation
that they could be traded to the Miami
Marlins however what the Mariners get
in return who knows. Though they may
not be who they were once being better
than last year would be a plus if they are
on team.
At this point Garver will be the backup
catcher while Haniger will dh some
and most likely against left. We may
see him in the outfield on occasion
although Victor Robles is the starter
right fielder. Depend on how Haniger
hits we could see him at first base too.
This comes down to whether the M's
sign Justin Turner or Tyler Locklear
or bring in someone else.
News came out today that the Mariners
signed veteran infielder Donovan Solano.
He is 37 years old however he did hit
.286 last season. Donovan hits well
against lefties. The likelihood he could
play third base in a platoon situation
although he could be the regular there
as well. Also last year he played a little
first base and second. It comes down
to any other moves the Mariners make.
Right now with Solano the Mariners
have ten spots filled not including
a starting second baseman. Whoever
is the second baseman would leave
two on the opening roster to be filled.
The chance would be whoever would
play first base against lefties and
second base or third baseman. Dylan
Moore I include in the eleven along with
Garver and Haniger. Dylan would fill
any of the infield spots as well as
outfield if necessary. Go M's.
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