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Well, I will say this about theSeattle Mariners. The offseason has not been dull.
Granted, interesting does not necessarily mean successful. Despite the recent moves and the rumors that persist, there are still plenty of fans that wonder what this team will look like when spring training begins in April.
Robinson Canois in.Corey Hartis in the house, andLogan Morrisonhas also joined the party.Carter Cappsis gone, as isFranklin Gutierrez. Granted, Guti could come back.Justin SmoakandJesus Monterocould be on their way out.Taijuan Walkercould still be swapped forDavid Price.Matt Kempmight arrive from theLos Angeles Dodgers. The addition ofShin-Soo Choois not out of the question.Nick Franklin,Dustin AckleyandMike Zuninomight also be traded before the 2014 season.
Is everyone keeping up?
Are the Mariners going young? Old? Short-term contracts to guys with bad knees? Long-term deals to players that can’t possibly be worth the money being spent?
Yes…to all of that.
What is the plan here? Is this a “win now” strategy? If so, the Mariners may have a short window to chase aWorld Seriesbefore Cano starts to age andFelix Hernandezbegins to decline.
Could it be that Jack Zduriencik is trying to hang onto his job for a few more years, and is loading up with veteran free agents in order to make an attempt at short-term competitiveness? If only we could hear the plan being discussed behind the scenes.
Perhaps this is the end of the deals. Maybe the Mariners will keep many of the youngsters. Then again, this could get weirder before the dust starts to settle.
Do we dare put together a projected lineup for this team in 2014? Not yet. The master plan is still being implemented, and it is subject to change without notice.
Hang on tight, fans. We aren’t even to January.
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