Naylor is going to sign a five year
deal with the Seattle Mariners.
Naylor was a major player when
they traded for him a week before
the deadline from Arizona. He was
a major contributor for the Mariners
making the playoffs and almost
getting into the World Series.
The Mariners made him a priority
as they don't have a first baseman
in their minor league system to
come up yet. Had they not signed
him they would have had to sign
another free agent to play first
base or trade for one.
As the saying goes it is best to go
with who you know then try to
find someone who are not sure of.
Naylor became a strong member
in the middle of the lineup as soon
as he arrived. He plays solid first
base too. Though he can hit home
runs he can hit a lot of doubles as
well. Also he likes hitting in T-Mobile
Park as well. We haven't found a lot
in the that category.
Naylor is 28 years old so five years
seems like the right amount of years
for him and the Mariners.
Naylor sees to be a leader and hits
the way the team wants the everyday
lineup to do so. I hope Julio can
follow suit and hit more the other
way. I expect Cal will do the same.
Cal hitting 60 home runs on the season
we can count on pitchers continue
throwing him different. If he can hit
more doubles that will bring his batting
up and driving in more key runs will
help.
Next on the list will the Mariners pursue
Jorge Polanco and or Eugenio Suarez
or both. Polanco showed his value
though a bit inconsistent he did do quite
well when the Mariners needed him.
Suarez didn't hit well at T-Mobile Park
on his return. He is an assit in the
locker room however is that enough.
Do the Mariners want to keep looking
at Ben Williamson for third base.
I believe he can improve at the plate
especially with Naylor returning. They
seem to be similar type hitters though
Williamson hits right handed instead of
left handed. We know he is playing third.
Polanco will be an assit being dh against
righties and playing second base against
lefties as Cole Young looks to improve.
We have to remember he is still young of
age.
See what the Mariners do next. Enjoy
the Hot Stove League.
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