PT TOMORROW: AL West—2B in flux
Feb 20 2020
Where does one begin analyzing the positional playing time battles, opportunities, and questions in SEA? The Mariners' rebuild intentions are obvious, but thanks in part to a Kyle Seager pre-season injury in 2019 and Mitch Haniger's recent core surgery, the projected Opening Day starting lineup is completely revamped from last year's. But the biggest surprise to some might be the club's announced intent to turn Dee Gordon (2B, SEA) into an infield/OF utility and give Shed Long (2B, SEA) a legitimate crack at 2B.
A closer look reveals ample reason as to why the Mariners have been unable to move Gordon—now in the final year of a contract that will pay him $14M—and for their new spring plans. The 32-year-old Gordon still...
Almost!
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