Post by Mariners GM (David) on Mar 27, 2019 13:11:58 GMT -5
After a disappointing 2018 campaign the Mariners are looking to establish themselves as top contender. With a flurry of offseason moves, the Mariners have added key improvements to help bolster their lineup and bullpen and will look to 2019 to solidify their standing in the AL.
Key Acquisitions: Anthony Rendon 3B, Lewis Brinson CF, Joey Wendle 2B, Nick Martini LF, Gregory Bird 1B, Clint Frazier LF, Rajai Davis LF, Jimmy Nelson SP, Tanner Roark SP, Drew Pomeranz SP and Brad Boxberger RP.
Key Loses: Michael Brantley LF, Nick Markakis RF, Ender Inciarte CF, Anibal Sanchez SP, Steven Brault RP, Brett Anderson SP.
2019 proves to be a linchpin year for the Mariners. Their main focus will be to remain healthy and for talented players to reach their potential. Guys like Hosmer, Brinson, Bird, Nelson, Bellinger, and Eaton need to rebound in 2019 and to achieve the level of success they’re capable of.
Needs Addressed
After trading Kyle Seager in the early part of the 2018 season and with burdened severely underperforming Devon Travis, the Mariners needed to fill holes at 3B and 2B. They addressed these holes by signing Anthony Rendon to a 5 year $122.5M (FU Alex) deal and acquiring Joey Wendle from the Texas Rangers. Both players had very productive seasons and will hold down their respective positions for years to come. Consistency at these two positions will be greatly welcomed since they have been an underachieving source of offense for the past two seasons.
Outfield was one of the biggest bright spots of last season for the Mariners, with Nick Markakis and Michael Brantley staying healthy and being two of the most consistent producers on offense. With both of them being on their final year of their contracts, the Mariners decided to pass on re-signing them in free agency and opting for a compensatory pick. Instead they acquired Lewis Brinson, Nick Martini and Clint Frazier via trade and signed Rajai Davis for additional outfield depth. Along with Cody Bellinger and Adam Eaton, the outfield is stocked with depth and a lot of potential.
Questions Remaining
Catcher has been one of the weakest spots for offensive production since they had Wellington Castro. With Victor Martinez retiring the Mariners are looking to John Hicks to get the lion share of starts at catcher. They’ve added catching/infield depth in Willians Astudillo and will rely on those two for the season. With no promising catching prospects in their farm, they’ll have to look to trade or free agency if the duo doesn’t perform.
Health and capability seem to be the biggest factor for the Mariners this season. With a few players coming off of injury (Hahn, Montgomery, Nelson) and a handful of underperforming players (Hosmer, Travis, Brinson, Bellinger, Bird, Minaya) the Mariners look to start fresh in 2019 and look forward to their players performing to their expectations. The added depth all around will help with any injuries that might occur in season.
Offense
C John Hicks
1B Eric Hosmer
2B Joey Wendle
SS Francisco Lindor
3B Anthony Rendon
LF Nick Martini
CF Lewis Brinson
RF Adam Eaton
UTIL Cody Bellinger
Bench
C Manny Pina
C Willians Astudillo
1B Gregory Bird
2B Devon Travis
3B Daniel Descalso
LF Clint Frazier
LF Rajai Davis
Starting Pitchers
SP David Price
SP Sean Newcomb
SP Reynaldo Lopez
SP Mike Leake
SP Freddy Peralta
SP Tanner Roark
SP Antonio Senzatela
SP Drew Pomeranz
SP Matthew Koch
Bullpen
RP Archie Bradley
RP Yoshihisa Hirano
RP Brad Boxberger
RP Ty Buttrey
RP Andrew Chaffin
RP Shawn Armstrong
RP Juan Nicasio
RP John Brebbia
RP Juan Minaya
RP Luis Cessa
Farm
While the top of the farm remained unchanged (Cameron, Armenteros, Beer, Adams) the Mariners traded mainly from the middle of their stock losing Helsley, Ellis, Walls, Bello, Mayza, Bummer, Heller, Miller and Hess as well as slew of draft picks. They’ll be looking forward to see if Cameron and Adams can make the big leagues before the All-Star break and will continue to cultivate their farm. With most of their 2019 draft picks coming from rounds 3 and on, they’ll be looking to add depth to help restock their weakened farm.
Key Acquisitions: Anthony Rendon 3B, Lewis Brinson CF, Joey Wendle 2B, Nick Martini LF, Gregory Bird 1B, Clint Frazier LF, Rajai Davis LF, Jimmy Nelson SP, Tanner Roark SP, Drew Pomeranz SP and Brad Boxberger RP.
Key Loses: Michael Brantley LF, Nick Markakis RF, Ender Inciarte CF, Anibal Sanchez SP, Steven Brault RP, Brett Anderson SP.
2019 proves to be a linchpin year for the Mariners. Their main focus will be to remain healthy and for talented players to reach their potential. Guys like Hosmer, Brinson, Bird, Nelson, Bellinger, and Eaton need to rebound in 2019 and to achieve the level of success they’re capable of.
Needs Addressed
After trading Kyle Seager in the early part of the 2018 season and with burdened severely underperforming Devon Travis, the Mariners needed to fill holes at 3B and 2B. They addressed these holes by signing Anthony Rendon to a 5 year $122.5M (FU Alex) deal and acquiring Joey Wendle from the Texas Rangers. Both players had very productive seasons and will hold down their respective positions for years to come. Consistency at these two positions will be greatly welcomed since they have been an underachieving source of offense for the past two seasons.
Outfield was one of the biggest bright spots of last season for the Mariners, with Nick Markakis and Michael Brantley staying healthy and being two of the most consistent producers on offense. With both of them being on their final year of their contracts, the Mariners decided to pass on re-signing them in free agency and opting for a compensatory pick. Instead they acquired Lewis Brinson, Nick Martini and Clint Frazier via trade and signed Rajai Davis for additional outfield depth. Along with Cody Bellinger and Adam Eaton, the outfield is stocked with depth and a lot of potential.
Questions Remaining
Catcher has been one of the weakest spots for offensive production since they had Wellington Castro. With Victor Martinez retiring the Mariners are looking to John Hicks to get the lion share of starts at catcher. They’ve added catching/infield depth in Willians Astudillo and will rely on those two for the season. With no promising catching prospects in their farm, they’ll have to look to trade or free agency if the duo doesn’t perform.
Health and capability seem to be the biggest factor for the Mariners this season. With a few players coming off of injury (Hahn, Montgomery, Nelson) and a handful of underperforming players (Hosmer, Travis, Brinson, Bellinger, Bird, Minaya) the Mariners look to start fresh in 2019 and look forward to their players performing to their expectations. The added depth all around will help with any injuries that might occur in season.
Offense
C John Hicks
1B Eric Hosmer
2B Joey Wendle
SS Francisco Lindor
3B Anthony Rendon
LF Nick Martini
CF Lewis Brinson
RF Adam Eaton
UTIL Cody Bellinger
Bench
C Manny Pina
C Willians Astudillo
1B Gregory Bird
2B Devon Travis
3B Daniel Descalso
LF Clint Frazier
LF Rajai Davis
Starting Pitchers
SP David Price
SP Sean Newcomb
SP Reynaldo Lopez
SP Mike Leake
SP Freddy Peralta
SP Tanner Roark
SP Antonio Senzatela
SP Drew Pomeranz
SP Matthew Koch
Bullpen
RP Archie Bradley
RP Yoshihisa Hirano
RP Brad Boxberger
RP Ty Buttrey
RP Andrew Chaffin
RP Shawn Armstrong
RP Juan Nicasio
RP John Brebbia
RP Juan Minaya
RP Luis Cessa
Farm
While the top of the farm remained unchanged (Cameron, Armenteros, Beer, Adams) the Mariners traded mainly from the middle of their stock losing Helsley, Ellis, Walls, Bello, Mayza, Bummer, Heller, Miller and Hess as well as slew of draft picks. They’ll be looking forward to see if Cameron and Adams can make the big leagues before the All-Star break and will continue to cultivate their farm. With most of their 2019 draft picks coming from rounds 3 and on, they’ll be looking to add depth to help restock their weakened farm.