A plan for the 3x trade favorites 3.0

[D-train]

Only December 1st but starting to get into the heart of the off season. Ironic that the only big FA signing was the insane one for Dylan Cease. Blue Jays are going to regret that one.

[Hy Feiber]

Can’t we all get along, Island Iced Tea?

Not sure.

I made a thread that is supposed to be fun.

Sir Steroid Rage came in and decided to be a dick in about .5 seconds.

It’s only a fucking game, geez.

[Sexymarinersfan]

I can about guarantee that throwing the rookies out there and seeing who sticks is not their plan. They have hinted that Polo is next and maybe Geno after that. But that’s where these trades come in Donavan is an option, D-Backs vets are options, we have the farm to get premium parts.

Listen all these plans are long shots. What does Detroit want? How do they value any of our prospects, young pitching, and with Luis vet pitching.

What is your basis for that? To me, it seems pretty obvious that the plan is to start Cole Young at 2B and Williamson at 3B. If they can sign Suarez, then he'll start at 3B and Williamson will either be on the bench or in Tacoma playing every day. But they probably know that Suarez is more likely to sign with another team.

All of that said, I'm sure they'll keep an open mind for situations that could give them an unexpected upgrade, like maybe one of the Japanese players, or a trade that comes up at the winter meetings. The winter meetings in particular could be really interesting.

Because Hollander and JD have put their plans out there to multiple media outlets. They said they would like to re-up with at least 2 of their guys from last year, add to the BP( they were in the finals for Jhoan Duran at the deadline)


And they need to, Other than the top 4 Randy, Cal, Julio, and Josh they don’t have anybody you can put as a top or middle of the batting order guy. JP as your #9 hitter looks great as your #5? Not so much.

The rest of the guys have flashed, but you can’t count on Raley bouncing back to 2024. I know he got injured and then lost playing time and slumped. What is to stop him from doing that again?
Robles was an MVP in the 2nd 1/2 for us in 2024, in 25 injuries, missed time late start.
Canzone went off for a 140 OPS+ but can he follow up?
Young, Rivas, Ben, Bliss, have all proven Jack shit fk all in MLB.

We can’t start thee year with 1/2 a lineup of ST AAAA players trotting out garbage lineups.


I know this, JD knows this, you know this.

I'd say Canzone deserves a bunch more playing time. The other guys I don't know. I like having Raley for his speed and 1B insurance, but you can just about find anybody to man first in a pinch. I also like Leo Rivas more than most. I hope he makes the roster out of Spring Training.

[Sexymarinersfan]

What is your basis for that? To me, it seems pretty obvious that the plan is to start Cole Young at 2B and Williamson at 3B. If they can sign Suarez, then he'll start at 3B and Williamson will either be on the bench or in Tacoma playing every day. But they probably know that Suarez is more likely to sign with another team.

All of that said, I'm sure they'll keep an open mind for situations that could give them an unexpected upgrade, like maybe one of the Japanese players, or a trade that comes up at the winter meetings. The winter meetings in particular could be really interesting.

Because Hollander and JD have put their plans out there to multiple media outlets. They said they would like to re-up with at least 2 of their guys from last year, add to the BP( they were in the finals for Jhoan Duran at the deadline)


And they need to, Other than the top 4 Randy, Cal, Julio, and Josh they don’t have anybody you can put as a top or middle of the batting order guy. JP as your #9 hitter looks great as your #5? Not so much.

The rest of the guys have flashed, but you can’t count on Raley bouncing back to 2024. I know he got injured and then lost playing time and slumped. What is to stop him from doing that again?
Robles was an MVP in the 2nd 1/2 for us in 2024, in 25 injuries, missed time late start.
Canzone went off for a 140 OPS+ but can he follow up?
Young, Rivas, Ben, Bliss, have all proven Jack shit fk all in MLB.

We can’t start thee year with 1/2 a lineup of ST AAAA players trotting out garbage lineups.


I know this, JD knows this, you know this.

The 2 other guys are Naylor and Polanco, and I'm sure they would like to upgrade the bullpen.

Everything else is just your opinion and not at all consistent with how they operate. It's extremely clear that the baseline plan is Young at 2B and Williamson at 3B.

Here are your most likely opening day starters:

C: Cal Raleigh
1B: Josh Naylor
2B: Cole Young
SS: JP Crawford
3B: Ben Williamson
RF: Dom Canzone
CF: Julio Rodriguez
LF: Randy Arozarena
DH: Jorge Polanco

Of course, if an upgrade falls into their lap, especially at 3B, then sure, I would expect them to try and do that. Or, if Polanco doesn't sign, then something could happen there. But this is probably it.

One possible wild card is the winter meetings. Other teams making moves could have ripple effects that affect the Mariners.

I would love it if Colt Emerson stole the show and 3B over Ben. Could possibly acquire another Comp pick for a potential ROY like we did with Julio.