Mariners lack of offense means more than you think

May 18, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Jarrod Dyson (1) hits a single against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
May 18, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Jarrod Dyson (1) hits a single against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 16, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Carlos Ruiz (52) hits an RBI-fielders choice against the Oakland Athletics during the seventh inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Carlos Ruiz

Ruiz is in a bad spot to begin with. He’s hitting .130 and is doing very little to help the Mariners. He needs to be moved, but Seattle is going to have a hard time finding a willing trade partner. If he can’t take full advantage of each of the few opportunities he gets, then the Mariners are going to be up a creek when it comes time to get him out.