SODO MOJO
FanSided

Seattle Mariners All-Time Fantasy Draft: Meet the Squads

By Colby Patnode

SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 06: Former Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. waves to the crowd during a jersey retirement ceremony prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Safeco Field on August 6, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 06: Former Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. waves to the crowd during a jersey retirement ceremony prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Safeco Field on August 6, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 4
Next

2. Patnode vs 7. Alexander

21 Aug 1999: Alex Rodriguez #3 of the Seattle Mariners looks to throw the ball during the game against the Cleveland Indians at the Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The Indians defeated the Mariners 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport
21 Aug 1999: Alex Rodriguez #3 of the Seattle Mariners looks to throw the ball during the game against the Cleveland Indians at the Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The Indians defeated the Mariners 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport /

Patnode

The number 2 pick was difficult for me. Edgar Martinez is my favorite player of all-time. But despite the general fan hate of Alex Rodriguez, saying that he isn’t easily one of the Top 2 players in franchise history is just a lie. In his 5 full years in Seattle, A-Rod averaged a .315/.381/.575 slash with 37 home runs and 25 steals.

He so far ahead of the next shortstop in the franchise’s history, it gave me such a significant advantage over everybody else, I felt I had to take him. As for the rest of my squad, there was definitely an unintended run of Right-Handed power for me, but with great defense up the middle of my squad.

Plus, considering I didn’t take a starting pitcher until round 7, landing a Top 5 starter in franchise history was a huge win for me. My lineup would look something like this:

  1. Mitch Haniger RF (.278/.356/.483)
  2. Leon Roberts LF (.276/.349/.458)
  3. Alex Rodriguez SS (.315/.381/.575)
  4. Russell Branyan DH (.239/.338/.508
  5. Mike Cameron CF (.256/.350/.448)
  6. David Segui 1B (.300/.356/.473)
  7. Mike Blowers 3B (.270/.343/.448)
  8. Mike Zunino C (.207/.276/.407)
  9. Rich Amaral 2B (.278/.345/.354)

With Iwakuma on the mound and Fernando Rodney to close out games, my offense has more than enough firepower to beat anybody else’s squad. I also have gold glove quality defense at catcher, shortstop, centerfield, and right field, with average or better defenders everywhere else.

Overall, I inarguably have the best SS in franchise history, and arguably the second best centerfielder and catcher. I have a top 5 right fielder, starting pitcher, and closer as well. Go back and look at David Segui and Leon Roberts careers in Seattle (their slash line with the team next to their name) and understand they were great players for a time as well. That’s why I deserve to win.

Alexander

SEATTLE – JULY 30: Catcher Dan Wilson #6 of the Seattle Mariners runs against the Detroit Tigers during the MLB game at Safeco Field on July 30, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won 13-3. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE – JULY 30: Catcher Dan Wilson #6 of the Seattle Mariners runs against the Detroit Tigers during the MLB game at Safeco Field on July 30, 2003 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won 13-3. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

My team is glistening with 3 All-Stars, a Rookie of the Year, a Rookie of the Year top 5 candidate, a Gold Glove winner, and a Cy Young finalist 3 years during his tenure. Jamie Moyer, my starting pitcher had an 11 year, 145-win notch career with the Mariners.

Additionally, he struck out 1,239 batters, threw 20 complete games, had an ERA of 3.95, All-Star in 2003, and a WAR of 34.3. In ONLY 3 years, Kaz Sasaki had 129 saves and struck out 242 batters, went to the All-Star game in 2001 and 2002, and won Rookie of the Year in 2000.

In 4 years with the Mariners, Joey Cora knocked 119 doubles and drove in 170 runs. In 4 years with the Mariners, David Bell hit 47 homers and knocked in 197 runs. In Dan Wilson’s 12 years, he drove in 508 runs and has a WAR of 13.5.

In his 5 years, Omar Vizquel won a Gold Glove, knocked in 131 runs, and had a WAR of 10.3. In his single season with the Mariners, a very aged Rickey Henderson stole 31 bases. My team’s slash in their tenure with the Mariners is .263/.328/.382/.711. All combined to hit 248 home runs and drove in 1,394 runs. The overall team WAR is 4.8

Overall Roster:

Home/Seattle Mariners History