Mariner Talk Chat Forum

was perusing Ohtani stuff just now...see where the Rays have three players in their system they are developing as two way players, the focus is more using them as relievers, which i had pointed out when Ohtani came along could be an interesting way to do it. Have a guy that could both play the field...

crazy...I mean if these kids were on a field you could spot the difference between the $5 mil kid and the $1 mil kid...l

here are the players the Mariners are supposedly targeting, the approach seems to be a larger quantity of signings as opposed to investing in a single player


https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2019/7/1 ... -prospects

seems like all the Mariners do is collect second basemen...

Strengths & Weaknesses
Above-average hitting ability
Above-average speed
Solid fielder at 2B
Good reviews of work in LF
Below average arm strength
Adding to power would ensure consistent role in MLB

a WTJ article on the topic that I can't open, think its probably particular with pitchers actually... Far From Faking Injuries, Some Baseball Players Fake Health Mets Pitchers Harvey, Hefner and Niese—In Fact, Many Pitchers—Downplay and Hide Injuries By Jared Diamond Sept. 10, 2013 9:11 pm ET The mo...

think its pretty common behavior really, athletes can be reluctant to admit they are hurt, both to others and themselves

well for one he injured his wrist didn't he?

Swarzak has a history of shoulder issues, he came into the season with the Mariners with a sore shoulder, he probably got feeling better and now its back to being sore again, he is back on the DL with a sore shoulder, the Braves got 17 innings out of him when he happened to feel healthy, good for th...

he is on the DL

its his play off the bag that is really the issue isn't it