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Alternate Universe: Mariners Blow it Up, Part 3

By Colby Patnode

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 30: GM Jerry Dipoto of the Seattle Mariners looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the Houston Astros at Safeco Field on September 30, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 30: GM Jerry Dipoto of the Seattle Mariners looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the Houston Astros at Safeco Field on September 30, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /
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Sign as many veteran arms to low cost (possibly minor league deals) as possible.

After filling the holes at third, first and DH (Valencia, Vogelbach, and Gonzalez), the Mariners should turn their attention to any cheap piching they can get their hands on. Consider the White Sox signing of Anthony Swarzak to a minor league deal. 6 months later, they were able to flip the reliever for a solid B level prospect from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Moving former starters to the bullpen can be an excellent way to recoup value. Guys like Derek Holland, Clay Buchholz, Francisco Liriano, and Ubaldo Jiminez all fit the mold.

Pitchers who are coming off a bad year also make a lot of sense. Tyson Ross, Chris Tillman and Jon Lackey fit that mold. All of these names are  the type of guys who can allow you not to rush Gonzales, Neidert, Reid-Foley, Toussaint, and Willson to the big leagues. Perhaps just as importantly, the could net a decent prospect or two, or possibly some international pool money to allow the Mariners to be more active over seas.

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