3 moves the Mariners should make after the Randy Arozarena trade

Get excited Mariners fans! The Mariners got a big bat via a trade! But is it enough to turn the offense around?

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3. Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B/OF (Miami Marlins)

You like Jazz? This may be a controversial take, but I think Jazz Chisholm would be a great fit in Seattle. Jazz is a high energy, big personality, and doesn't take crap from anyone type of player. The Mariners seem to be struggling with energy, and Jazz would cure those clubhouse issues. Could there still be new issues with Jazz? Sure, but he is a super-talented player who fills a few holes for the Mariners right now.

Jazz came up as a shortstop prospect, and played second base when he was called up to the Marlins. The Marlins then converted him to play center field, where he has been a bit inconsistent. Jazz could fill in for Julio in center field while Julio nurses his bad ankle, and could go back to second base once Julio returns.

Chisholm is much more than a "fill-in" guy. He has a legit 20/20 upside, and he gets on base. He walks right at league average (8.8%) while striking out just above average (25%). His Savant page does not jump off of the charts, but he is a guy who is obviously better than what the Mariners currently trot out every single day.

Jazz is slashing .251/.324/.413/.737 with an OPS+ of 103. The OPS leaves a lot to be desired, but how much of his offensive struggles are due to playing on a terrible team? Going out and losing every day takes its toll, but even if he hits the same as he has all year, wouldn't you want a 103 OPS+ at second base instead of Jorge Polanco's OPS+ of 72? They will not have to gut the farm system to acquire Jazz, and they would gain 31% in OPS+ at second base. Give me that all day, every day.

There are quite a few other players available, that would be great fits in Seattle. But these three seem to have the most traction, and I would personally love to acquire any of these three.

As always, Go Mariners!

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