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Seattle Mariners: Which of their Free Agents Will Return in 2017?

By Paul Taylor

Jul 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners players, including third baseman Kyle Seager (15, left), right fielder Seth Smith (7, second from left), outfielder Franklin Gutierrez (21, middle) celebrate at home plate following a walk-off homer by first baseman Adam Lind (26, not pictured) against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Chicago, 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners players, including third baseman Kyle Seager (15, left), right fielder Seth Smith (7, second from left), outfielder Franklin Gutierrez (21, middle) celebrate at home plate following a walk-off homer by first baseman Adam Lind (26, not pictured) against the Chicago White Sox at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Chicago, 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 16, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Franklin Gutierrez (21) turns a double play against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Franklin Gutierrez

There is no denying Gutierrez has had his moments in Seattle. These include 2009, when he had a career-highs with 18 homers and 70 RBIs, followed by a Gold Glove in 2010, after finishing the year with a 100 percent fielding average.

Unfortunately, the fan favorite cannot live on those memories forever, having since dealt with a whole host of injuries. Things got so bad, that he even had to miss the entire 2014 campaign.

However, despite no longer being even an average outfielder, the Mariners could well bring Gutierrez back. He is still effective with the bat and would prove to be an inexpensive option.

Chance of returning: Fairly good

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