Seattle or Bust wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2026 11:08 pm
D-train wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2026 10:43 pm
Seattle or Bust wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2026 8:53 pm
Divish said today the Mariners aren't interested in Sato.
"1) They think he is a defensive liability. Doesn't fit the goal for the defense to improve.
2) They think he's going to get exposed give the 27% K rate in Japan and lack of walks.
3) Noted the fact that he's a lefty bat. They need to get more right handed."
RE: Suzuki
He mentioned that they believe Suzuki will age better than most. He also mentioned that they're willing to go get Suzuki because he's an exact fit for what they need in left AND he comes with the Japanese money making machine in the sponsors and fandom. Essentially they believe him being Japanese will help spend some of the contract back.
Funny they didn't think of that Japanese angle for the past 5 seasons. I guess Jerry spent the last two weeks telling Stanton he was an idiot for going public that he didn't want to sign any guys in their 30s to significant contracts. My bet is they are just putting that out there to pretend that are going to be in on top FAs and can say they were SO close but it takes two to tango. lol
btw Boras wants $25M x 6 for Randy. Also only wants to play for teams that have ST in Florida and a NTC. LMAO That limits him to like 2-3 teams. Good luck with that....
I don't believe for a second that Suzuki will be a Mariner.
My guess is Randy goes to the Phillies.
Agree on Suzuki.
From the Times article.
With the Mariners expected to receive draft-pick compensation when Arozarena signs with another team, it also makes them more willing to sign a player who has a qualifying offer attached to them, which comes with the penalty of giving up a draft pick.
But what is the market for the best right-handed hitter available in free agency?
It is limited due to a number of reasons, including his age, what he’s asking for, his defense and where he prefers to play geographically. Sources indicate that Boras is pushing for a deal somewhere around six years for at least $150 million for Arozarena, who turns 32 on Feb. 28.
Those sorts of asks limit the market immediately. Only certain teams are willing to invest that sort of money in a free agent.
Arozarena, who resides in the Tampa area, would also prefer to play on the east coast and for a team that holds spring training in Florida, further reducing his market.
Only a handful of teams like the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays fit both criteria.
Logically, Arozarena might only get a four-year contract with a higher average annual salary and perhaps a vesting option for a fifth season, which is more tolerable to teams. He would also want some trade protection having been traded twice in his career.
Sources indicate the Phillies aren’t looking to add another player in his 30s to an aging roster. The Red Sox would be an ideal fit, but their front office has hinted to Boston media about limited payroll flexibility. The Yankees and Mets aren’t afraid of the money, while the Blue Jays are always a possibility but are also carrying Anthony Santander’s five-year, $92.5 million contract he signed before the 2025 season. Arozarena works out with Vlad Guerrero Jr. during the offseason, which could also be a fit.
