2025 Prospects Thread

[Michael K.]

I would re-sign Naylor... 2 years $34M.

I would sign the kid from Japan. Have him play 3B and then move him to 1B when Emerson is ready in a couple years.

His K rate is pretty damn high...in Japan. My guess is he will make Geno and Teoscar look like high contact rate guys in the Majors.

[Seattle or Bust]

I would re-sign Naylor... 2 years $34M.

I would sign the kid from Japan. Have him play 3B and then move him to 1B when Emerson is ready in a couple years.

His K rate is pretty damn high...in Japan. My guess is he will make Geno and Teoscar look like high contact rate guys in the Majors.

It has been in recent years which is odd considering ages 20-22 his K rate was perfectly fine.

The thing I like about him is that his walk rates are insane. Despite all the K's, he walks at a better than 2:1 K:BB ratio. From 2020-2022 he walked at like a 1.3/1 K:BB ratio which is Soto like.

I did read that he has struggled with some upper body injuries in recent years and people think that may contribute to the rising strikeout rates.

The interesting piece is that not even Ohtani wasn't hitting like this kid was at 20 years old.

[Michael K.]

The interesting piece is that not even Ohtani wasn't hitting like this kid was at 20 years old.

I read that also. That's crazy.

[HawkandMariner88]

1. Cijntje has to stop the absurd gimmick & pick a side, preferably the right side where he's far more dominant

2. Ford HAS to get moved. I'd love it if we could package him for Bryce Eldridge of the Giants. Their infield is set except for behind the plate. They could really use a guy of Ford's talent & we need a 1B BADLY. Figure out who else they'd want maybe an OF & an arm or 2 (Bautista/Farmelo then throw in a Hancock/McGraw/Sloan/Cijntje). This has to be priority #1 this offseason no question.

3. Do something with Laz. That strikeout rate is way to high. That's gotta come down. Arroyo is almost half that. Maybe a move to 1B is in order. Heck Phillies moved Harper over from the OF.

4. When does Kade join the rotation? The anticipation is getting to me.

Do you guys see a possibility where both Kade & Sloan crack the rotation in say 2027 maybe 2028?

I think Geno has seen his last days as a Mariner. Unless you wanna buck the trend & go hard after Bregman which no one here would be opposed to, you gotta go with youth at the hot corner. I really don't wanna go with Williamson for a year.

Again the biggest question this offseason will be at the corners. Does Naylor get re-signed or do you dip into the trade market & what happens at 3B. I've made my case. It's hard to give up on Naylor since he's played so well but are the higher brass gonna wanna fork out that kind of contract for him. Who wouldn't want a big hulking 6'7 left handed hitting power 1B. Remind you of anybody? Gonna be tough decisions ahead, that's for sure. Frankly we could also use an upgrade at Closer but who's trading top prospects for a closer. If you wanted to make a move for a potential 3B, Cincy has a good prospect in Sal Stewart.

.984 FPCT% in AA
.968 in 17 games at 3B for AAA Louisville

Not to mention sporting a line of .333/.394/.656/1.050 in 27 games at AAA

Might be worth taking a look at.

Bryce Eldridge is a solid idea but I wonder about the swing and miss. If it were me, I would try to re-sign Naylor first, though I wouldn't overpay for him. If Naylor doesn't sign, they could look at Vinnie Pasquantino from KC.

My theory on the upcoming offseason is that it could be wild. I think there will be a lot of trades and I wouldn't be surprised to to see one or more of these big blockbuster deals where significant major league players and prospects get moved, and the Mariners are sitting there with the most top 100 prospects in the league.

The thing to do with Laz is to just keep him where he is for now. This is part of learning how to hit higher level pitching.

Any ideas on who could get moved.

[GL_Storm]

1. Cijntje has to stop the absurd gimmick & pick a side, preferably the right side where he's far more dominant

2. Ford HAS to get moved. I'd love it if we could package him for Bryce Eldridge of the Giants. Their infield is set except for behind the plate. They could really use a guy of Ford's talent & we need a 1B BADLY. Figure out who else they'd want maybe an OF & an arm or 2 (Bautista/Farmelo then throw in a Hancock/McGraw/Sloan/Cijntje). This has to be priority #1 this offseason no question.

3. Do something with Laz. That strikeout rate is way to high. That's gotta come down. Arroyo is almost half that. Maybe a move to 1B is in order. Heck Phillies moved Harper over from the OF.

4. When does Kade join the rotation? The anticipation is getting to me.

Do you guys see a possibility where both Kade & Sloan crack the rotation in say 2027 maybe 2028?

I think Geno has seen his last days as a Mariner. Unless you wanna buck the trend & go hard after Bregman which no one here would be opposed to, you gotta go with youth at the hot corner. I really don't wanna go with Williamson for a year.

Again the biggest question this offseason will be at the corners. Does Naylor get re-signed or do you dip into the trade market & what happens at 3B. I've made my case. It's hard to give up on Naylor since he's played so well but are the higher brass gonna wanna fork out that kind of contract for him. Who wouldn't want a big hulking 6'7 left handed hitting power 1B. Remind you of anybody? Gonna be tough decisions ahead, that's for sure. Frankly we could also use an upgrade at Closer but who's trading top prospects for a closer. If you wanted to make a move for a potential 3B, Cincy has a good prospect in Sal Stewart.

.984 FPCT% in AA
.968 in 17 games at 3B for AAA Louisville

Not to mention sporting a line of .333/.394/.656/1.050 in 27 games at AAA

Might be worth taking a look at.

Bryce Eldridge is a solid idea but I wonder about the swing and miss. If it were me, I would try to re-sign Naylor first, though I wouldn't overpay for him. If Naylor doesn't sign, they could look at Vinnie Pasquantino from KC.

My theory on the upcoming offseason is that it could be wild. I think there will be a lot of trades and I wouldn't be surprised to to see one or more of these big blockbuster deals where significant major league players and prospects get moved, and the Mariners are sitting there with the most top 100 prospects in the league.

The thing to do with Laz is to just keep him where he is for now. This is part of learning how to hit higher level pitching.

Any ideas on who could get moved.

I think the Orioles might move Adley and I've thought for some time that the Braves would eventually move Acuna. The Sandy situation in Miami is interesting because this was a once great pitcher, and I think a lot of teams will be interested in that upside. The Yankees will move some players, for sure.

[HawkandMariner88]

Bryce Eldridge is a solid idea but I wonder about the swing and miss. If it were me, I would try to re-sign Naylor first, though I wouldn't overpay for him. If Naylor doesn't sign, they could look at Vinnie Pasquantino from KC.

My theory on the upcoming offseason is that it could be wild. I think there will be a lot of trades and I wouldn't be surprised to to see one or more of these big blockbuster deals where significant major league players and prospects get moved, and the Mariners are sitting there with the most top 100 prospects in the league.

The thing to do with Laz is to just keep him where he is for now. This is part of learning how to hit higher level pitching.

Any ideas on who could get moved.

I think the Orioles might move Adley and I've thought for some time that the Braves would eventually move Acuna. The Sandy situation in Miami is interesting because this was a once great pitcher, and I think a lot of teams will be interested in that upside. The Yankees will move some players, for sure.

Is Acuna someone we pursue or no. Can't have all youth on this roster.

[GL_Storm]

Any ideas on who could get moved.

I think the Orioles might move Adley and I've thought for some time that the Braves would eventually move Acuna. The Sandy situation in Miami is interesting because this was a once great pitcher, and I think a lot of teams will be interested in that upside. The Yankees will move some players, for sure.

Is Acuna someone we pursue or no. Can't have all youth on this roster.

Some would say yes but I would say no. He's just way too injury prone. But I think when big time players get moved there are ripple effects.

[desbcoach]

Well Ben Williamson tearing up AAA 3 HR in current series

[Juliooooo]

Well Ben Williamson tearing up AAA 3 HR in current series

Bring him up for Philly and have Geno DH. They are starting 3 lefties

[D-train]

1. Cijntje has to stop the absurd gimmick & pick a side, preferably the right side where he's far more dominant

2. Ford HAS to get moved. I'd love it if we could package him for Bryce Eldridge of the Giants. Their infield is set except for behind the plate. They could really use a guy of Ford's talent & we need a 1B BADLY. Figure out who else they'd want maybe an OF & an arm or 2 (Bautista/Farmelo then throw in a Hancock/McGraw/Sloan/Cijntje). This has to be priority #1 this offseason no question.

3. Do something with Laz. That strikeout rate is way to high. That's gotta come down. Arroyo is almost half that. Maybe a move to 1B is in order. Heck Phillies moved Harper over from the OF.

4. When does Kade join the rotation? The anticipation is getting to me.

Do you guys see a possibility where both Kade & Sloan crack the rotation in say 2027 maybe 2028?

I think Geno has seen his last days as a Mariner. Unless you wanna buck the trend & go hard after Bregman which no one here would be opposed to, you gotta go with youth at the hot corner. I really don't wanna go with Williamson for a year.

Again the biggest question this offseason will be at the corners. Does Naylor get re-signed or do you dip into the trade market & what happens at 3B. I've made my case. It's hard to give up on Naylor since he's played so well but are the higher brass gonna wanna fork out that kind of contract for him. Who wouldn't want a big hulking 6'7 left handed hitting power 1B. Remind you of anybody? Gonna be tough decisions ahead, that's for sure. Frankly we could also use an upgrade at Closer but who's trading top prospects for a closer. If you wanted to make a move for a potential 3B, Cincy has a good prospect in Sal Stewart.

.984 FPCT% in AA
.968 in 17 games at 3B for AAA Louisville

Not to mention sporting a line of .333/.394/.656/1.050 in 27 games at AAA

Might be worth taking a look at.

Have you seen Laz play RF. I have seen him make at least a half dozen great running catches both in person and on video. Why would they still have him in RF in AA if they thought he couldn't handle it. Why would moving him to 1B cut down on his Ks? Maybe you didn't mean it that way? Laz K rate is too high but he is so young for that league. Arroyo is too but he is such a great contact hitter.

I love the Ford for Eldridge idea but might take more than Ford since Eldridge is a higher rated prospect.

Some think Kade will start in AA and even crack the rotation late next season. Sloan is much younger so 2027 debut and in the rotation OD 2028.