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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 4: What About the Trade Deadline

So many questions we got revolve around the Mariners being aggressive buyers at the deadline. I love the attitude. Our 4th question does the same:

Max Carter If it’s not too late: The Mariners will clearly be a contender for top starting pitching if they are still in the hunt come mid-June or so. With that in mind, what do you see as their most valuable and moveable trade bait?

It is an interesting question. I wrote about the 5 most valuable trade pieces a while back, but if the team is buying, none of them is the answer to your question. The Mariners farm system is pretty thin, so major additions like Chris Archer are probably out of the question.

Obviously, the big names like Kyle Lewis and Evan White could net you a pretty good player. But a “dark horse” name to watch is Julio Rodriguez. MLB Pipeline’s #4 Mariners prospect, scouts love both the makeup and upside of Rodriguez. At just 17-years-old, Rodriguez is easy to dream on, and several GM’s would love to get their hands on his talent.

Sam Carlson has a relatively high floor and could be a fast moving guy. He will have value as well. In terms of trades, you may see the Mariners try to package some of their relievers and AAAA starter types to add to the bullpen and bench as well.

Of course, until we know what happens in the draft, and who is actually buying and selling, I can’t give you an accurate answer.

Question 5: Ichiro or Randy Johnson

SEATTLE, WA – MARCH 29: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners waits for a pitch from starting pitcher Corey Kluber #28 of the Cleveland Indians during the third inning of a game at Safeco Field on March 29, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – MARCH 29: Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners waits for a pitch from starting pitcher Corey Kluber #28 of the Cleveland Indians during the third inning of a game at Safeco Field on March 29, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /

Our final question also comes from Facebook:

Dave Hill Quick one for you if you still have room – Do the Mariners retire 51 for Ichiro, Randy Johnson, or both?

The correct answer is both. Randy Johnson might be the best LHP in MLB history. He was a pain at the end of his Mariners career, but stop being stupid Seattle. If Johnson isn’t objecting, it should have been done years ago.

However, I am assuming they will reserve it for Ichiro. If not, they would have retired Johnson’s number already. Both absolutely should be up their with Edgar, Griffey and Jackie Robinson, but at the end of the day, I’m guessing only Ichiro will be.

Bonus Question #6: Mike Zunino

TORONTO, ON – MAY 8: Mike Zunino #3 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 8, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – MAY 8: Mike Zunino #3 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 8, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Finally, we have a question about Mike Zunino:

Anna Johnson Is Mike Zunino good?

Yes. Yes, he is. As always, thanks for the questions guys! If you want to send us questions for a future article, hit us up on Twitter @sodomojoFS or on Facebook (Sodo Mojo). Thanks again and Go, Mariners!

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