2026-27 Hot Stove Thread

[D-train]

MLB Trade Rumors has released its list of the Top 50 free agents with projected contracts:

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/11/ ... tions.html

Three MLBTR staff writers each offered a landing spot for every free agent. Of the 150 predictions, the Mariners were listed only once apiece for outfielder Seiya Suzuki and catcher Tyler Stephenson.

The Mariners are not listed as a "best fit" for any of the Top 40 free agents at The Athletic:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/771198 ... l-share-ta

I guess they don't listen to Stanton interviews about never signing guys in their 30s to long term deals. Stephenson actually seems reasonable fit...RH C and 1B. Pretty good bat and good D....

[harmony]

Podcasters for the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks propose trades for Seattle Mariner starting pitchers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TynLu6MCamY&t=1057s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCI1jVi3-y4

[D-train]

25 days until the lockout. I bet Jerry does nothing of significance. He has already said the team is basically complete....