Catcher Mike Zunino
Entering his prime and coming off a pretty nice season. 25 homers last year may have been his ceiling but it may not have. I expect much of the same 23-26 homers 65-70 rbi and a mid .240 average
!st baseman- Ryon Healy
Guy is underappreciated. Hits for power and decent average but will go unnoticed by many. Before you can blink the guy will be above average for a 1st baseman but not elite Expect 25-28 HR 80-85 RBI and a mid 270s AVG
2nd baseman - Robinson Cano
No longer elite in my book but way above average and a low level star Plays great defense. Expect 28-31 HR 85-90 RBi and a mid .280s avg
Shortstop - Jean Segura
Jeez one bad season ands this guy was dropped everywhere. He is a sneaky good player. 2 straight .300 seasons and I expect the same with a little more pop 15-20 HR 50-60 RBI and a .300-.310 avg with 20 steals.
Third BAse- Kyle Seager
As steady as it gets. Hit for a lower average last year but still showed the power. One guy where I expect a better year to the tune of 30-33 HR 90+ rbi and a decent .270 avg
OF- Dee Gordon
Gordon will do what Gordon does. Score runs hit singles and steal bases. .290 with 40 steals.
OF Mitch Haniger
Entering the magic age 27 season. A good year under his belt. You could be looking at a late round fantasy star. Expect 25+ Hr a .280 avg with around 75 rbi
OF Ben Gamel
I dont think much of him. A weak spot in the lineup as far as I can see. But will be average at .260 woith 15 hr and 60 rbi. May wind up platooning with Taylor Motter
Dh Nelson Cruz
Expect the same ol Nelson. an overlooked superstar much in the same vain as Jd Martines. 40 HR 120 RBI with a high 280s avg
SP
James PAxton
If he can stay healthy you can be looking at the next great lefty in MLB, Will strike out more than 1 per IP. With a high 2 or low 3 era. If he stays healthy and makes 30 starts you can see up to 16 wins
Felix Hernandez.
Does he have anything left? I say at least one more year on a good team he will up his game. LEts say 27 starts mid 3 era with 14 wins
Now the fall off
Mike Leake
Innings eater and will give you 30 starts., Will need a ton of runs behind him Very dependable albiet with a high 3 mid 4 era. Moving to the AL may help him in the first half and fall off in the second. I expect 12 wins
Erasmo Ramirez
They say this guy has a ton of raw talent but has never had full control of it. I dont see it but lets hope for the best.Mid 4 era and 10 wins
BAttle for the 5th spot
I feel it should go to Hishashi Iwakuma
Based on his 2016 season he should get the 4th or 5th spot. This guy will give you 1-12 wins with a mid 4 era
Bullpen
Set up
Juan Nicasio
Will miss bats and keep you in games but jeez this bullpen has to rely of him they may be in serious trouble Expect a K per inning and he will be in second in line for saves
Closer Edwin Diaz
89 Ks in 66 ip? Sounds alot like Corey knebel. May be a top 5 closer by end of season
There you have it. The Seattle Mariners will win between 83-85 games. I really think they need another SP to slot behind Felix and PAxton but I also think they will just out slug teams
IT is a weak year with the win totals but this one was a decent find
I like the Padres also but the total was 68.5 I feel everyone will jump on the over because of Hosmer signing. Thats why im laying off. They are setting up and begging us to take the over. IT seems to obvious.
Good luck and see you here in a month.
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