The Seattle Mariners have been busy this offseason, making a number of moves that could shape the team for years to come. On the Extra Innings Podcast, we’ll take a closer look at the Mariners’ offseason moves, breaking down what’s happened and what to expect next.
The Mariners started the offseason by trading away two of their top players in Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz. Cano was sent to the Mets in exchange for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Gerson Bautista, and Jarred Kelenic. Diaz was sent to the Mets in exchange for Justin Dunn, Jay Bruce, and Gerson Bautista. Both trades were seen as a way for the Mariners to get younger and rebuild their farm system.
The Mariners then signed free agent Yusei Kikuchi to a four-year deal worth $56 million. Kikuchi is a 27-year-old left-handed pitcher who has spent his entire career in Japan. He is expected to be a key part of the Mariners’ rotation for years to come.
The Mariners also made a few smaller moves this offseason, signing free agents Tim Beckham and Domingo Santana. They also traded for former All-Star catcher Omar Narvaez from the White Sox. Narvaez is expected to be the team’s starting catcher in 2019.
The Mariners also made some changes to their coaching staff, hiring new manager Scott Servais and new pitching coach Paul Davis. Servais is a former player who has been a coach in the majors since 2011. Davis is a former minor league pitching coach who has been with the Mariners since 2016.
Finally, the Mariners made some changes to their front office, hiring Jerry Dipoto as their new general manager. Dipoto is a former player who has been in the front office of several teams since 2000. He is known for his aggressive approach to trades and free agency, so it will be interesting to see how he shapes the team going forward.
On the Extra Innings Podcast, we’ll take a closer look at all of these moves and more. We’ll discuss what they mean for the Mariners’ future and what we can expect from them in 2019 and beyond. We’ll also talk about how these moves affect the rest of the AL West and what other teams may do in response. So be sure to tune in for all the latest news on the Seattle Mariners’ offseason moves!
