Hey, gang -- with the holidays right around the corner and a quiet week or so, potentially, on the horizon, now feels like a great time to get to your questions. Fire away, and thanks for chipping in!
All of the tea leaves suggest that Brendan Donovan would be a perfect fit in Seattle. But that’s also true for multiple teams interested in the Cardinals’ second baseman. And because he’s St. Louis’ best trade asset within an offseason that they’re trying to shed payroll and reload with younger talent, the price will be high. But the Mariners are as well-equipped with prospect capital as any of the interested teams that have been linked to Donovan.
Don’t forget Luke Raley, who was arguably their best acquisition in the 2023-24 offseason but limped through 2025 with a nagging oblique injury. That they didn’t non-tender him suggests that they view him as a strong bounceback candidate, though he’ll have to nudge his way into playing time within a crowded right field and at first base, now that Naylor is back and will be their everyday guy there.
Canzone’s impressive season has earned him a legitimate role for next season, and Robles -- despite his shortcomings in the playoffs -- was still their biggest spark plug, albeit in short spurts. And he was front-and-center for arguably their biggest win of the year, in Houston in late September.
How the Mariners revolve right field will be one of the more intriguing storylines going into Spring Training.
How do you think the Ms front office feels about the offseason so far?--are they wanting to make another move, are they content where they are right now?
They’re cognizant that they’ve done their heaviest lifting. But Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander still have another modest swing in them this winter.
Seattle’s president of baseball operations and general manager, respectively, realize that they are in the thick of a World Series window and intend to make the most of it. How they handled last year’s Trade Deadline, as well as paying Josh Naylor handsomely in free agency, gave them quite a bit of credibility in that regard.
Dipoto, specifically, has talked about being comfortable being uncomfortable -- and whether that’s with a lucrative contract for their fan favorite first baseman or parting with a catching prospect in Harry Ford that looked like a big part of their future, it’s shown. But he and Hollander will likely need to retain that approach if they’re going to make one more big move.
In Cincinnati a few years back, a casual dugout conversation with J.P. Crawford about Reds speedster Elly De La Cruz led to one of the best quotes: “He’s an Avatar.” And he meant it the most complimentary way possible.
Is there any recognition inside the organization that some of the recent personnel losses in player development are a problem? There's Andy McKay, for example, though it seems like he just wanted a different job. But more critically, it seems like the losses of Max Weiner and Matt Pierpont haven't helped. And more broadly, the organization seems to have a reputation for high turnover among the minor league coaches and it makes me wonder if they just don't value these people.
Absolutely. This was a leading topic of a lengthy conversation with Dipoto and Hollander in their hotel suite at the Winter Meetings. And they even suggested that they might not be able to adequately back-fill Andy McKay’s role for another year, given the imprint that the former general manager left throughout the organization.
That said, calling it a 'problem' might not be the most adequate description. Good teams get their staffs poached all the time, and with nine managerial changes this offseason, turnover across the sport was bound to happen.
Their interest is higher than maybe anticipated at the offseason’s outset, and when it became clear that Arizona -- despite intending to contend in 2026 -- might be willing to move on from the three-time All-Star. That said, the ask has been higher than the Mariners are willing to go, specifically in that they are seeking an MLB-ready starting pitcher. Dipoto and Hollander have been pretty adamant about not dealing from their big league rotation, and the D-backs, it seems, aren’t as intrigued by Seattle’s higher-level pitching prospects.
Not at the moment, though his longer-term status in Seattle will be one of their most pressing questions throughout next year, given that his five-year, $51 million contract will expire at season’s end. Crawford has been one of the Mariners’ most successful acquisitions in the Dipoto/Hollander era, and there’s an increasing chance that he might be in the team’s Hall of Fame one day.
But Colt Emerson, their No. 1 prospect by MLB Pipeline, is coming quickly. And while he might be targeted for third base entering Spring Training, his best spot is shortstop.
Jerry was very open during the winter meetings about wanting to add a bat and an arm by the end of the week. It's been over a week since the meetings have ended, and it has been nothing but crickets. Has their market slowed considerably? Have the signings of Polanco and Lowe hindered their negotiating ability due to a reducing number of pivot points?
After acquiring Ferrer, I'm sure the M's feel that they still need another leverage reliever (somewhere in the Bazardo tier). But relievers like Shawn Armstrong are being signed by other teams to pretty modest deals.
Do you think they're more likely to sign a good reliever as a free agent? Or swing a trade for another one.
In any business, when discussing acquiring new talent, it is always factored in not just the salary but lost working hours during recruiting, training, etc. as tangible monetary value lost. Similarly, we often only hear about the budget concerns in terms of hard salaries. However, as we often move prospects with real shots at being MLB contributors, we lose that time at low-cost, high-control players for these established veterans. For a team with somewhat tight constraints, is it not counterintuitive to almost solely acquire players by giving up the resources you rely on most for savings? Would it not be more efficient and cost-effective to supplement drafting and developing more frequently with smart, longer term contracts to clear impact stars?
Realistically how many "young guys" should a team with World Series aspirations having in their starting 9? Let's say we count Ben Williamson as a potential 3rd baseman with a partial year if experience how many people like that or younger can you realistically get away with?
Do you have any early indications about how the team is handling JP Crawford moving forward, considering this is the last year of his deal and Emerson is waiting in the wings?
I'm curious to get your sense of the Mariners' level on the "panic" scale in terms of finding an impact bat. During the winter meetings it seemed Jerry, Justin & co were very patient and confident in waiting for things to fall in place.
Given that Polanco has signed elsewhere, Lowe is no longer a trade candidate, Marte still seems far fetched, few realistic free agent options exist, how much has changed in their disposition since then? Does they still feel confident in finding a suitable piece or do they feel urgency to act quickly to avoid missing out?
Given the winnowing options, do you think the prospect capital that the Mariners are willing to trade in exchange for Brendan Donovan has gone up in the past couple of weeks?
You said in your last Q&A that you don't think Bichette is an option due to price. Has the equation changed at all with the signing of Polanco by the Mets and the potential trade of Lowe to the Pirates? It seems the only other needle moving options left for the infield would be Marte or Donovan, both of which would come at the cost of giving up prospects.
Is Ketel Marte really an option? To me, the prospect price isn't worth a 31 year old with locker room questions. The contract is decently friendly in AAV but it's still multiple years for a guy over 30. The floor and ceiling is higher than Polanco but I just don't think the production is worth the price. How do the Mariners feel?
What's the feeling around Luke Raley as a bounceback candidate? After improving his vision last offseason, he said early in the year that he was basically re-learning how to hit now that he could actually see the spin on the ball, but that didn't translate into production while he was healthy. Does Raley have any pathway to playing time even if he does bounce back, or is that going to hinge more on the performance of Robles and Canzone?
After strong AAA seasons last year, would good spring training performance give Samad Taylor or Cade Marlowe any chance at bench/platoon roles, or are they essentially being kept in Tacoma as injury replacements? What's the feeling around those guys?
Brendan Donovan would seem to be a perfect fit for the club - able to platoon with both Williamson and Young while bouncing around other positions as well as DH, which is still an open spot. If a Donovan deal does NOT happen, does that open the door for more Rivas/Bliss/Mastrobuoni/Taylor opportunities, an earlier callup for Emerson, or a quick pivot to another versatile veteran option? And who might that option be?
-3a. If no Donovan, what's a likely DH plan?
Hey Daniel, I always enjoy your writing, especially when you highlight the human side of the players.
I’ve been a lifelong Mariners fan, and this era feels different in the best way. The team is competitive, but more than that, it feels like I’m finally watching a team that loves playing for Seattle as much as I love rooting for them.
My question: Jerry often talks about prioritizing culture fit when building the roster and staff. From your perspective, are there a few defining traits that seem to consistently show up in people across this Mariners organization?
Thanks for your time and hope you have a great holiday!
What are some aspects of the game that you feel are underappreciated by fans? For example, the psychological warfare between good baserunners and pitchers is one of my favorites.
Catcher framing gets a lot of talk, but do you feel that batters have any control over "selling" pitches to the umpire with their body language? It seems to me that a few guys are really good at acting like borderline pitches are noncompetitive, and get favored more often than batters who visibly show hesitation.
Am I too late?! I am wondering if there is ANY chance the Mariners take a run at Bo Bichette. He's now open to be a 2B and is still young. It won't impact your prospect pool. Yes, the ask is rumored to be 5/$150 mill. but now is the time for the Mariners. Maybe he takes a bit less. I think he's a huge get for the team.
On the side, it still kills me that the Mariners are such a budget team. Imagine if they could add Bo and another bat via free agency? They'd be big time contenders.
Even for a backup catcher, Knizner is a bit underwhelming and the upper minors look pretty empty at the position. Do the Ms plan to bring in another vet on a minor league deal? Is there a belief that Nick Raposo or another catcher is ready to fill the backup spot if Cal or Knizner has a stint on the IL?
There were rumors of a feud between Yandy Diaz and Randy. Is Yandy a trade candidate for the Ms or was there some truth to those rumors that have kept the Ms from pursuing Yandy?
How often do you get the opportunity to talk or connect with the Mariners scouts/scouting department? Or just generally how much do you interact with the minor league system, whether it be the prospect/players themselves, or the player development folks? Are there any players in the farm system who you think are not talked about enough or are much more highly regarded within the Mariners development system than nationally?
I don't know if you have an opinions or insight on the matter, but I wonder about JP's future at short. He is an exciting player with plays like jumping over the baserunner for a double play in the ALCS, but his defensive metrics are very very poor. Worst in the league among SS. Moving him to 2b or even DH to let him focus full time on his bat would appear to an outsider like me like a strict improvement for the team so long as Williamson or Emerson are big league ready to fill SS. However, JP almost certainly wants to enter free agency next year as a shortstop, and moving out of the position would be harmful to his career prospects in the long term even if that would be better in the short term for the team for him to do so. What do you think JP's final year on his current contract will look like?
If the Mariners are unable or unwilling to acquire a bat via trade, do you anticipate that they’ll be willing to raise payroll to acquire a bat in free agency if that’s what it takes? Not to an extreme amount, but in the 170-180M range roughly.
For example, if Donovan or Marte are traded to other teams or if the asking price for either is deemed too high by the Mariners front office.
Every armchair and real GM has access to the same relatively advanced analytics and metrics. Naturally, by those measures everyone knows who is "good". What if anything are the Mariners doing to get ahead of those numbers and find diamonds in the rough at value who do not have their potential with the team told very well?
There's been a ton of talk about the Mariners on the infield trade market, but seemingly not a ton of traction during the Winter Meetings. Has there been any indication about the young pieces they're willing to move for another bat, versus guys they're more reticent to ship off?
Thoughts on Goldschmidt's fit? He hit .336 against lefties last year with a 169 WRC+. He could make sense as a compliment to the potential addition of Donovan. He could DH and backup Naylor. Not a bad thought. I would prefer Okamoto, but Goldy is projected to earn 1 year $8-12m.
Do you think the Mariners are actively pushing to get any of the Japanese players that are currently posted? Is there anything you can say regarding them? I get it if not, there's been a lot of hush hush with what's going on.
Ferrer came out of left field. Any other players the mariners are targeting in free agency or through the trade market that haven’t been heavily linked to the mariners in news tablets, tweets, gossip, etc?
Of the foreign players likely to sign a MLB deal, who are the Mariners pursuing the most and how would you qualify the level of interest (scout look, keeping tabs, top priority, etc)?
What is it about JP that makes him such a leader in the clubhouse? Shouldn’t John, Chris, Jerry sit Cal and Julio down to communicate that this is their team?
Hi Dan! Love your work. Do to expect Stanton and Co to increase payroll in the coming years in the competing window or still stay in middle of the pack.
With many of the free agent relievers being signed to reasonable deals this week, why did the Mariners not make one of these deals?
Especially considering the price for Ferrer was Ford. And if the Mariners were to acquire Donovan instead of Polanco they’ll be saving roughly 7-10M more than expected on their “one more bat” acquisition. Donovan will make 5M this year and we can assume the Mariners would have signed Polo for roughly 12-15M AAV (conservative estimate) if the Mets had not offered 20M AAV.
Hi Daniel, if there's one more mid/big move the M's make this offseason, which do you feel is the most likely?
All of the tea leaves suggest that Brendan Donovan would be a perfect fit in Seattle. But that’s also true for multiple teams interested in the Cardinals’ second baseman. And because he’s St. Louis’ best trade asset within an offseason that they’re trying to shed payroll and reload with younger talent, the price will be high. But the Mariners are as well-equipped with prospect capital as any of the interested teams that have been linked to Donovan.
Is the team looking to upgrade in RF or are they happy moving forward with a Canzone/Robles platoon?
Don’t forget Luke Raley, who was arguably their best acquisition in the 2023-24 offseason but limped through 2025 with a nagging oblique injury. That they didn’t non-tender him suggests that they view him as a strong bounceback candidate, though he’ll have to nudge his way into playing time within a crowded right field and at first base, now that Naylor is back and will be their everyday guy there.
Canzone’s impressive season has earned him a legitimate role for next season, and Robles -- despite his shortcomings in the playoffs -- was still their biggest spark plug, albeit in short spurts. And he was front-and-center for arguably their biggest win of the year, in Houston in late September.
How the Mariners revolve right field will be one of the more intriguing storylines going into Spring Training.
Hi Dan,
How do you think the Ms front office feels about the offseason so far?--are they wanting to make another move, are they content where they are right now?
They’re cognizant that they’ve done their heaviest lifting. But Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander still have another modest swing in them this winter.
Seattle’s president of baseball operations and general manager, respectively, realize that they are in the thick of a World Series window and intend to make the most of it. How they handled last year’s Trade Deadline, as well as paying Josh Naylor handsomely in free agency, gave them quite a bit of credibility in that regard.
Dipoto, specifically, has talked about being comfortable being uncomfortable -- and whether that’s with a lucrative contract for their fan favorite first baseman or parting with a catching prospect in Harry Ford that looked like a big part of their future, it’s shown. But he and Hollander will likely need to retain that approach if they’re going to make one more big move.
Got any fun stories from being around the players that you just haven't had a good chance to share?
In Cincinnati a few years back, a casual dugout conversation with J.P. Crawford about Reds speedster Elly De La Cruz led to one of the best quotes: “He’s an Avatar.” And he meant it the most complimentary way possible.
Hi Daniel,
Is there any recognition inside the organization that some of the recent personnel losses in player development are a problem? There's Andy McKay, for example, though it seems like he just wanted a different job. But more critically, it seems like the losses of Max Weiner and Matt Pierpont haven't helped. And more broadly, the organization seems to have a reputation for high turnover among the minor league coaches and it makes me wonder if they just don't value these people.
Thanks!
Absolutely. This was a leading topic of a lengthy conversation with Dipoto and Hollander in their hotel suite at the Winter Meetings. And they even suggested that they might not be able to adequately back-fill Andy McKay’s role for another year, given the imprint that the former general manager left throughout the organization.
That said, calling it a 'problem' might not be the most adequate description. Good teams get their staffs poached all the time, and with nine managerial changes this offseason, turnover across the sport was bound to happen.
Hi Dan,
What do you rate the chances of the Mariners pulling off a trade for Ketel Marte?
And I guess a related question, what is their level of interest in acquiring Marte and who would they seriously be willing to part with to get him?
Their interest is higher than maybe anticipated at the offseason’s outset, and when it became clear that Arizona -- despite intending to contend in 2026 -- might be willing to move on from the three-time All-Star. That said, the ask has been higher than the Mariners are willing to go, specifically in that they are seeking an MLB-ready starting pitcher. Dipoto and Hollander have been pretty adamant about not dealing from their big league rotation, and the D-backs, it seems, aren’t as intrigued by Seattle’s higher-level pitching prospects.
Do you see anybody splitting time with Crawford at SS this season?
Not at the moment, though his longer-term status in Seattle will be one of their most pressing questions throughout next year, given that his five-year, $51 million contract will expire at season’s end. Crawford has been one of the Mariners’ most successful acquisitions in the Dipoto/Hollander era, and there’s an increasing chance that he might be in the team’s Hall of Fame one day.
But Colt Emerson, their No. 1 prospect by MLB Pipeline, is coming quickly. And while he might be targeted for third base entering Spring Training, his best spot is shortstop.
Jerry was very open during the winter meetings about wanting to add a bat and an arm by the end of the week. It's been over a week since the meetings have ended, and it has been nothing but crickets. Has their market slowed considerably? Have the signings of Polanco and Lowe hindered their negotiating ability due to a reducing number of pivot points?
Hey now, Knizner has swung a bat at least once.
Hey Daniel!
After acquiring Ferrer, I'm sure the M's feel that they still need another leverage reliever (somewhere in the Bazardo tier). But relievers like Shawn Armstrong are being signed by other teams to pretty modest deals.
Do you think they're more likely to sign a good reliever as a free agent? Or swing a trade for another one.
Thanks for hanging out!
Hi Daniel!
In any business, when discussing acquiring new talent, it is always factored in not just the salary but lost working hours during recruiting, training, etc. as tangible monetary value lost. Similarly, we often only hear about the budget concerns in terms of hard salaries. However, as we often move prospects with real shots at being MLB contributors, we lose that time at low-cost, high-control players for these established veterans. For a team with somewhat tight constraints, is it not counterintuitive to almost solely acquire players by giving up the resources you rely on most for savings? Would it not be more efficient and cost-effective to supplement drafting and developing more frequently with smart, longer term contracts to clear impact stars?
Realistically how many "young guys" should a team with World Series aspirations having in their starting 9? Let's say we count Ben Williamson as a potential 3rd baseman with a partial year if experience how many people like that or younger can you realistically get away with?
I’d put Canzone and his limited experience in the same category
Hi Daniel,
Do you have any early indications about how the team is handling JP Crawford moving forward, considering this is the last year of his deal and Emerson is waiting in the wings?
Hey Daniel.
I'm curious to get your sense of the Mariners' level on the "panic" scale in terms of finding an impact bat. During the winter meetings it seemed Jerry, Justin & co were very patient and confident in waiting for things to fall in place.
Given that Polanco has signed elsewhere, Lowe is no longer a trade candidate, Marte still seems far fetched, few realistic free agent options exist, how much has changed in their disposition since then? Does they still feel confident in finding a suitable piece or do they feel urgency to act quickly to avoid missing out?
Given the winnowing options, do you think the prospect capital that the Mariners are willing to trade in exchange for Brendan Donovan has gone up in the past couple of weeks?
Hi Daniel, which prospects have come up the most in trade talks and who are the Ms more hesitant to get rid of?
Thank you!
You said in your last Q&A that you don't think Bichette is an option due to price. Has the equation changed at all with the signing of Polanco by the Mets and the potential trade of Lowe to the Pirates? It seems the only other needle moving options left for the infield would be Marte or Donovan, both of which would come at the cost of giving up prospects.
Is Ketel Marte really an option? To me, the prospect price isn't worth a 31 year old with locker room questions. The contract is decently friendly in AAV but it's still multiple years for a guy over 30. The floor and ceiling is higher than Polanco but I just don't think the production is worth the price. How do the Mariners feel?
Hey Dan!
What's the feeling around Luke Raley as a bounceback candidate? After improving his vision last offseason, he said early in the year that he was basically re-learning how to hit now that he could actually see the spin on the ball, but that didn't translate into production while he was healthy. Does Raley have any pathway to playing time even if he does bounce back, or is that going to hinge more on the performance of Robles and Canzone?
After strong AAA seasons last year, would good spring training performance give Samad Taylor or Cade Marlowe any chance at bench/platoon roles, or are they essentially being kept in Tacoma as injury replacements? What's the feeling around those guys?
Brendan Donovan would seem to be a perfect fit for the club - able to platoon with both Williamson and Young while bouncing around other positions as well as DH, which is still an open spot. If a Donovan deal does NOT happen, does that open the door for more Rivas/Bliss/Mastrobuoni/Taylor opportunities, an earlier callup for Emerson, or a quick pivot to another versatile veteran option? And who might that option be?
-3a. If no Donovan, what's a likely DH plan?
Do you think the M’s will land one of Ketel Marte/Brendan Donavan? If not, who is a realistic pivot with Lowe now off the board?
Hey Daniel, I always enjoy your writing, especially when you highlight the human side of the players.
I’ve been a lifelong Mariners fan, and this era feels different in the best way. The team is competitive, but more than that, it feels like I’m finally watching a team that loves playing for Seattle as much as I love rooting for them.
My question: Jerry often talks about prioritizing culture fit when building the roster and staff. From your perspective, are there a few defining traits that seem to consistently show up in people across this Mariners organization?
Thanks for your time and hope you have a great holiday!
Donovan to M's gaining momentum?
I second this question!
What are some aspects of the game that you feel are underappreciated by fans? For example, the psychological warfare between good baserunners and pitchers is one of my favorites.
Catcher framing gets a lot of talk, but do you feel that batters have any control over "selling" pitches to the umpire with their body language? It seems to me that a few guys are really good at acting like borderline pitches are noncompetitive, and get favored more often than batters who visibly show hesitation.
Am I too late?! I am wondering if there is ANY chance the Mariners take a run at Bo Bichette. He's now open to be a 2B and is still young. It won't impact your prospect pool. Yes, the ask is rumored to be 5/$150 mill. but now is the time for the Mariners. Maybe he takes a bit less. I think he's a huge get for the team.
On the side, it still kills me that the Mariners are such a budget team. Imagine if they could add Bo and another bat via free agency? They'd be big time contenders.
Even for a backup catcher, Knizner is a bit underwhelming and the upper minors look pretty empty at the position. Do the Ms plan to bring in another vet on a minor league deal? Is there a belief that Nick Raposo or another catcher is ready to fill the backup spot if Cal or Knizner has a stint on the IL?
There were rumors of a feud between Yandy Diaz and Randy. Is Yandy a trade candidate for the Ms or was there some truth to those rumors that have kept the Ms from pursuing Yandy?
What’s next for Seattle? Things are moving and it seems the noise is a little hush for Jerry
How often do you get the opportunity to talk or connect with the Mariners scouts/scouting department? Or just generally how much do you interact with the minor league system, whether it be the prospect/players themselves, or the player development folks? Are there any players in the farm system who you think are not talked about enough or are much more highly regarded within the Mariners development system than nationally?
I don't know if you have an opinions or insight on the matter, but I wonder about JP's future at short. He is an exciting player with plays like jumping over the baserunner for a double play in the ALCS, but his defensive metrics are very very poor. Worst in the league among SS. Moving him to 2b or even DH to let him focus full time on his bat would appear to an outsider like me like a strict improvement for the team so long as Williamson or Emerson are big league ready to fill SS. However, JP almost certainly wants to enter free agency next year as a shortstop, and moving out of the position would be harmful to his career prospects in the long term even if that would be better in the short term for the team for him to do so. What do you think JP's final year on his current contract will look like?
If the Mariners are unable or unwilling to acquire a bat via trade, do you anticipate that they’ll be willing to raise payroll to acquire a bat in free agency if that’s what it takes? Not to an extreme amount, but in the 170-180M range roughly.
For example, if Donovan or Marte are traded to other teams or if the asking price for either is deemed too high by the Mariners front office.
Hi Daniel,
I hope you have a great holiday and rest of the off season.
With Polo and Lowe now off the market, does Seattle get desperate on Donovan? Or are their other viable options we will explore?
Do you think they aquire more than 1 more bat?
Do we think Canzone is the opening day Right Fielder? If so, do you think he finishes the year w the club?
Hey Daniel,
Every armchair and real GM has access to the same relatively advanced analytics and metrics. Naturally, by those measures everyone knows who is "good". What if anything are the Mariners doing to get ahead of those numbers and find diamonds in the rough at value who do not have their potential with the team told very well?
There's been a ton of talk about the Mariners on the infield trade market, but seemingly not a ton of traction during the Winter Meetings. Has there been any indication about the young pieces they're willing to move for another bat, versus guys they're more reticent to ship off?
Thoughts on Goldschmidt's fit? He hit .336 against lefties last year with a 169 WRC+. He could make sense as a compliment to the potential addition of Donovan. He could DH and backup Naylor. Not a bad thought. I would prefer Okamoto, but Goldy is projected to earn 1 year $8-12m.
Do you think the Mariners are actively pushing to get any of the Japanese players that are currently posted? Is there anything you can say regarding them? I get it if not, there's been a lot of hush hush with what's going on.
Ferrer came out of left field. Any other players the mariners are targeting in free agency or through the trade market that haven’t been heavily linked to the mariners in news tablets, tweets, gossip, etc?
Of the foreign players likely to sign a MLB deal, who are the Mariners pursuing the most and how would you qualify the level of interest (scout look, keeping tabs, top priority, etc)?
What is it about JP that makes him such a leader in the clubhouse? Shouldn’t John, Chris, Jerry sit Cal and Julio down to communicate that this is their team?
Hi Dan! Love your work. Do to expect Stanton and Co to increase payroll in the coming years in the competing window or still stay in middle of the pack.
Hi Daniel, what are “realistic” expectations for 2026 and how do we expect the rest of the AL west to improve/regress etc?
It seems unclear whether the Mariners will add 2 additional bats or just 1 at this point. Which do you feel is more likely?
Hello Daniel, Has the idea ever been discussed regarding moving Crawford to second base and placing Emerson at shortstop
Hey Daniel, love seeing your reporting. What do you think the chances are we go after free agents rather than trade?
I've been very curious lately. What were the best offers out there for Mitch Haniger in 2018/2019?
What was your favorite behind the scenes moment (or moments) from the playoff run this year?
Are there any mariners prospects that are know as virtually untouchable outside of Emerson?
Hey Daniel,
Any word if the Mariners will be getting new uniforms or logo anytime soon?
What % chance do you give it Emerson is the opening day 3b.
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? What is a realistic trade package for Ketel Marte?
What are you thoughts about the off-seasons for the other teams in the division?
What is a realistic contract that you think Geno and the M's would agree upon?
Are we going to be able to buy low on Murakami? Any interest in Okamoto?
What role do you see Cole Young playing next season?
Hey Daniel, here's my question:
Who benefits most from Robot Umpires, and why is it JP Crawford?
With many of the free agent relievers being signed to reasonable deals this week, why did the Mariners not make one of these deals?
Especially considering the price for Ferrer was Ford. And if the Mariners were to acquire Donovan instead of Polanco they’ll be saving roughly 7-10M more than expected on their “one more bat” acquisition. Donovan will make 5M this year and we can assume the Mariners would have signed Polo for roughly 12-15M AAV (conservative estimate) if the Mets had not offered 20M AAV.
is luke raley cool
Hey Dan! Can you give us your current expected opening day lineup? Obviously subject to change!
Were the Mariners in on Brandon Lowe at all this Winter?