Seattle Mariners

[PNovak]

To compete with the Angels we are going to have to sign TWO decent bats this year. Last game is a perfect example of why we are not ready to win the division. 4 HR's and every one of them is a solo shot. We need guys that can draw some damn walks. Griffey seems to be the only one that can get them but he is hitting under 220.

Who else is a FA this off season besides Bay?

 

[jaggles82]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/09/2010-mlb-free-a.html

Take your pick, a lot of those guys will be resigned though

 

[Golden Taters]

Hes baaaaaaaaaaaaaack.

 

[jaggles82]

I was hoping he would retire but I do not know who else would dh. Johjima is gone so maybe adam moore can have a good spring and step up

 

[Golden Taters]

Fuck you bitch why the hell would anyone want Griffey to retire?

 

[jaggles82]

because his production has dropped significantly

 

[PNovak]

So what do you guys think of the off season so far? I can see the M's being a 90 win club this year. We still need a bat or two but for the most part we have improved about 5-10 games if we can get a 30+ HR bat in the lineup.

 

[jaggles82]

have the mariners resigned beltre/branyan yet? Haven't been paying much attention lately. I think we made a good move in getting rid of silva for bradley.

 

[Sharkweather]

Nah, Beltre is gone.

Replaced him with Figgins.

 

[PNovak]

Neither Beltre nor Branyan are signed. Beltre is still an option if his asking price comes down. I too like the Bradley deal. I see him being a .280 25 90 hitter for us.

 

[jaggles82]

your right beltre is as good as gone and now we get kotchman. I'd take my chances on Branyan than this bum.

 

[jaggles82]

gave up bill hall and a prospect for kotchman. Kotchman will probably take over at first and branyan to dh when Griffey gets hurt this year.

 

[Bomberooski]

Bill Hall for Kotchman was a great deal. I don't know how Jack Z does it in these trade meetings but he's a magician of sorts.

 

[Bomberooski]

I know he's getting older and washed up but I am still semi pissed that Vlad is going to Texas. Really wanted him to get out of the Division.

 

[jaggles82]

vlad is dropping off, although he fills byrd's spot

 

[Golden Taters]

I wonder where Josh Fields will be come opening day.

 

[jaggles82]

hopefully anchoring the bullpen down when aardsma blows it

 

[PNovak]

Ryan Garko huh? Could be a nice surprise this season.

 

[jaggles82]

Eric Byrnes too, probably just cannon fodder hopefully

 

[Golden Taters]

Wonder what are team chemistry will be like this year. We got rid of all the minorities and brought in a bunch of white people.