Inside The Mariners
Colby Patnode

Colby Patnode

Joined: May 25, 2022

Analysis: Mariners' Solution to Second Base Could Be in Baltimore
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Front Office

Over the next few weeks, Seattle Mariners fans will be clamoring for every big name that may or may not be available via trade prior to next month's trade deadline. But a smaller move could solidify one position of need, allowing the team to focus their e

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Analysis: 6 Hitters to Help Mariners Replace Ty France
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Front Office

The Seattle Mariners are likely going to be without Ty France for the foreseeable future and can't afford to wait for him to return. Fortunately for Jerry Dipoto and company, there are a few replacements likely to be available this summer.

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Analysis: 5 Bats Mariners Should Target in 2022 MLB Draft
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Prospects

The 2022 MLB Draft is just over a month away and the Seattle Mariners hold pick No. 21 in the first round. If they go offense early, keep an eye on these five bats.

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Analysis: 2 Recently DFA'd Players Who May Intrigue Mariners
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Front Office

In order to stay afloat in the American League playoff race, the Seattle Mariners will have to make a few outside additions. And while trades are the easiest scenario, the waiver wire could provide some necessary depth and role players for Scott Servais'

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Mariners Trade-a-Day: Chris Stratton
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Front Office

As the Seattle Mariners' bullpen appears to be getting stronger, the unit still lacks a high-upside option who could explode with the right tweaks. Could Chris Stratton be the answer to this question?

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Mariners Trade-a-Day: Ian Happ
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Front Office

The Seattle Mariners' primary focus should remain on their pitching staff, but they will have opportunities to improve their offense as well this summer. Could Cubs outfielder Ian Happ be an option?

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Mariners Trade-a-Day: Michael Fulmer
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Front Office

The Seattle Mariners need help in their bullpen, and while they may believe they have high-leverage roles filled with Paul Sewald, Diego Castillo and eventually Ken Giles, they'll still need quality options in the middle innings. A former Rookie of the Ye

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Mariners Trade-a-Day: David Robertson
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Front Office

The Mariners need bullpen help and, while the impending returns of Erik Swanson and Ken Giles should help, they'll likely still need another high-leverage option. Could the Cubs hold the key?

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Mariners Trade-a-Day: JT Brubaker
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Front Office

The Seattle Mariners can't win consistently with their current rotation. They will undoubtedly be looking to make an upgrade or two there this summer, but with so few upper-rotation options, could they look for a diamond in the rough?

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