Mariners Analysis: Who Should Hit Leadoff for Seattle in 2016?

Sep 30, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto conducts an interview in the dugout before a game against the Houston Astros at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

No team has been busier this winter than the Seattle Mariners. Literally, half of the players on the M’s 40-man roster have changed since the offseason began in November. Overall, Jerry Dipoto and his staff have seemingly done an effective job of filling holes and upgrading the club.

Change is a part of life in baseball, but few teams have more question marks heading into the 2016 season than the Seattle Mariners. Fans have been debating for weeks what the starting rotation should be, who should be the closer and what the M’s lineup should look like next season.

Here at SoDo Mojo we are beginning a series of polls to give you the chance to voice your opinion on many of these topics.

Today, we will discuss who should lead off for the Mariners in 2016. There are currently three main candidates to handle the job next season; Ketel Marte, Nori Aoki and Leonys Martin.

We will start the slideshow with the incumbent, Ketel Marte. Make sure you click through to the final slide to cast your vote for who you believe should be the leadoff hitter for the Mariners in 2016.

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