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Sodo Mojo’s Mariners Q&A: Trades, Drafts, and More Trades

By Colby Patnode

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 5: From left, Dee Gordon #9 of the Seattle Mariners, and teammates Ryon Healy #27, Jean Segura #2, Mike Zunino #3 and Mitch Haniger #17 celebrate after Healy hit walk-off RBI-single off of relief pitcher Eduardo Paredes #60 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that scored Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners after a game at Safeco Field on May 5, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won the agme 9-8 in 11 innings. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - MAY 5: From left, Dee Gordon #9 of the Seattle Mariners, and teammates Ryon Healy #27, Jean Segura #2, Mike Zunino #3 and Mitch Haniger #17 celebrate after Healy hit walk-off RBI-single off of relief pitcher Eduardo Paredes #60 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that scored Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners after a game at Safeco Field on May 5, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won the agme 9-8 in 11 innings. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /
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Question 3: What About the Draft?

Our third question is related to the second, but with a different twist.

The question seems to be which top Mariners prospect is most replaceable. Before we dive into that, let’s make 1 thing very clear: No MLB team Drafts for Need. The Mariners are no more likely to draft a first baseman if they traded Evan White than if they didn’t. Teams cannot accurately predict what they’ll need in 2019, let alone 2022 when most of these guys might actually be ready.

To answer your question specifically, this MLB Draft Class is pretty loaded with OF talent. The Mariners will have plenty to choose from at pick 14. Personally, I would probably rather shop Kyle Lewis. I think he can get you more than White, and his inability to stay healthy is worrisome. Also, a lot of the Mariners positional depth is in the outfield, so that’s where I would go.

If you are looking for specific names, Travis Swaggerty seems like a perfect fit for what Jerry Dipoto claims to covet. A plus athlete with a good approach at the plate who is developing some power.

If the Mariners go the prep player route, Jarred Kelenic, Connor Scott, and Nick Schnell are 3 names to watch.

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