2025 Prospects Thread

[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. I really hope Kade makes the rotation out of spring training. How much more seasoning does he need. As if that rotation can't get any more dominant. What an embarrassment of riches. Somebody's gotta get moved.

Can Emerson crack the opening day roster I'd love that. 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.

2) Tyler Locklear put up far better stats in AAA than Eldridge has.

3) What does moving Laz to 1B have to do with him striking out less?

5) (for some reason you stopped numbers) Emerson will not be on the opening day roster for the M's lol. He's played 8 games as a 19 YO in AA.

6) Geno was never expected to play past this year with the M's. You want to start Eldridge at 1B because he's "big and hulking?" Who is he supposed to remind me of? Judge? Cause right now he reminds me of Joey Gallo w. far less power.

Big difference with Eldridge and Locklear is he is 20 vs. 24. He is the #13 prospect in all of baseball. I would trade Ford for him.

[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. I really hope Kade makes the rotation out of spring training. How much more seasoning does he need. As if that rotation can't get any more dominant. What an embarrassment of riches. Somebody's gotta get moved.

Can Emerson crack the opening day roster I'd love that. 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.

2) Tyler Locklear put up far better stats in AAA than Eldridge has.

3) What does moving Laz to 1B have to do with him striking out less?

5) (for some reason you stopped numbers) Emerson will not be on the opening day roster for the M's lol. He's played 8 games as a 19 YO in AA.

6) Geno was never expected to play past this year with the M's. You want to start Eldridge at 1B because he's "big and hulking?" Who is he supposed to remind me of? Judge? Cause right now he reminds me of Joey Gallo w. far less power.

I missed the Emerson prospect. He is 20 yo right now but only a .707 OPS in about a dozen games. I would actually be surprised if he doesn't start in AA next season. AAA is a very slight possibility.

[D-train]

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.

LOL the prediction is he will get $100M. I think that is high but no way in hell he only gets that.

[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.

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.

Yeah but now that we have Naylor it's making me think long & hard about it. I'm just really excited for those 3 to get up here. The anticipation is driving me crazy. I'd say for Kade maybe July next year if all goes well but here's the thing with that. What happens if you wanna deal say Castillo for an OF bat or bullpen arm, who replaces him in the rotation. Might have to use one of the better arms if you wanna land someone like Eldridge. Obviously Naylor would be Plan A then I'd say Murakami from Japan or trade for Eldridge if you can't extend Naylor.

[D-train]

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

They aren't going to make a move because of 3 games. He had a .633 OPS before that series. Also aren't going to move Geno to DH which he has never done before. They will let it play out as they always do.

[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

They aren't going to make a move because of 3 games. He had a .633 OPS before that series. Also aren't going to move Geno to DH which he has never done before. They will let it play out as they always do.

I didn’t expect them to, just like I don’t expect them to cut Moore even though they should. And the bottom half of the lineup will be an easy 3-4 outs every game.

[HawkandMariner88]

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

They aren't going to make a move because of 3 games. He had a .633 OPS before that series. Also aren't going to move Geno to DH which he has never done before. They will let it play out as they always do.

I didn’t expect them to, just like I don’t expect them to cut Moore even though they should. And the bottom half of the lineup will be an easy 3-4 outs every game.

BUT he's such a nice guy. He really is. He plays like dog crap but is just such a nice guy. Because as we all know nice guys win championships.

[Donn Beach]

HawkandMariner88 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 14, 2025 10:24 pm
1. Cijntje has to stop the absurd gimmick & pick a side, preferably the right side where he's far more dominant

why?

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNKATn_se_V/

[Juliooooo]

Laz with 2 HR tonight. Cjintje had 9 Ks in 4.2 innings

[GL_Storm]

They should move switchy to the bullpen and get him to the majors next year.