Mariners Roundtable: Grading the M’s Offseason

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
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 /
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Sep 30, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Wade Miley (20) pitches against the New York Yankees during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Wade Miley (20) pitches against the New York Yankees during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

A-. <p>Best acquisition: Nori Aoki</p> <p>I feel like the Aoki signing very much improved the Mariners outfield. With a career batting average of .287, and two more career walks than strikeouts (171 walks to 169 strikeouts), he brings a very consistent bat to the outfield.</p> <p>Most questionable acquisition: Wade Miley</p> <p>This move is only the most questionable because of the event that followed. Dipoto pulled the trigger on a Carson Smith/<strong><a href=. . . CHAD CRAWFORD

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