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Wilson & Zduriencik On New Deal
When the Mariners acquired Jack Wilson this summer, he wasn't sure what to expect. But it didn't take long for him to realize he wanted to play in Seattle for a while.
"An hour? An hour and a half?" Wilson says he decided quickly.
Now that he has signed with the Mariners, the shortstop will be wearing blue and teal for at least two years. Wilson said he feels great after battling injuries last season. Though he was banged up, he maintained his reputation as a top defender. According to UZR, Wilson was the best defensive shortstop in baseball last season.
His defense didn't go unnoticed by Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik, who admired Wilson's glove when both men were with NL Central teams.
"Does it fit in to what we're trying to do?" Zduriencik asked. "Absolutely."
The Mariners had the league's best ERA last year thanks, in part, to the strong defense of Wilson, Ichiro, Franklin Gutierrez and Adrian Beltre (whose contract has expired).
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imagine russell the muscle branyan on the juice..god i hope we resign him he hits MOOOONshots
Posted by: ARose13 | November 13, 2009 at 05:54 PM
What Jack is doing so far he is resining the palyers that want to be here and that went out on the field and played hard for the ballculb. Now its time to try to resgin Felix before Novemeber 20, so that he can work with the money he has left. Also its time to start figuering out how much money will it take to sign Jason Bay or John Lackey we need a batter or 2 that is an OBP beast and that can hit home runs as well. Adam Dunn makes alot of sense he can be had for cheap but that is if we dont resign Branyan and we dont sign Bay. Lets go MS.
Posted by: JoseBatistz | November 13, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Dunn would be a great fit in Seattle as the full time DH.
Posted by: thr33niL | November 13, 2009 at 06:19 PM
Sorry, children, but after the M's signed Griffey again, there's no room for a full-time DH on the roster. Also: Why does a team with an overcrowded outfield need Jason Bay? Get over it.
Posted by: H0RAT!0SANZSERIF | November 13, 2009 at 06:33 PM
Since Jack Z. figured out how to obtain undervalued defenders at a reduced rate and improve performance, you'd figure that he'd figure out the converse: Put an absolute masher at the DH spot to maximize production.
Posted by: jrfukudome | November 13, 2009 at 06:35 PM
While Dunn would be a nice addition. Not at 12M.
Just because Bay is a Seattle native doesn't mean he is a fit. Jacks style is obviously defense defense defense! and Bay doesn't fit that bill especially at 15M+ per year. Also Safeco would punish his power numbers.
The Mariners have the whole winter to negotiate with Felix without him losing any value to the team. Now is the team to negotiate with Branyan and Beltre to see if agreements can be reached. Branyan will eventually sign, but Beltre probably won't. And the Zduriencik should pursue Crede.
I've said enough.
Posted by: Dixoner | November 13, 2009 at 07:18 PM
I agree with Crede, but only if he costs no more than 2.5 or 3 million. If he seriously struggles offensively Tuiasosopo may win the 3B job.
Posted by: MarinerFella | November 13, 2009 at 08:25 PM
That is, unless they trade Lopez... Lopez and Morrow may end up pieces in a deal for a big time starting pitcher or power bat.
Posted by: MarinerFella | November 13, 2009 at 08:27 PM
If they can manage to bring back Beltre, and make an upgrade from Lopez at second like O-Dawg or someone... I don't mean to use hyperbole, but wouldn't that have to be one of the greatest defenses ever? I mean, GG shortstop, 3B, CF, RF, and 2B, with a solid defensive LF in Saunders and C in Moore and Johnson.
Posted by: killak | November 13, 2009 at 09:02 PM
If that ^ happened, King Felix would be truly unstoppable. Opposing lineups couldn't even hope to get lucky off him with that defense.
Posted by: killak | November 13, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Alright im getting in to this discussion. Dunn no and no to Bay, only reasons I can honestly say is that Dunn nor Bay could play the OF in Safeco enough in case an OF got hurt. Because the Mariners have a few guys that could take DH in minors right now. Not avg hitters but power guys that can get it over the fence. Griffey will not be full time DH, he is the 25th man coming off the bench. If you haven't heard KJR 950am did an interview they have it on the site with his agent. JR knows whats up. I suggest signing Johnny Damon. I know he played in that little kids park known as Yankees stadium but he can hit the gap, bring in runs and play the OF well enough in case someone got hurt. Also another guy that the M's should look at is Vlad. He hits so well in Safeco. He is one of the few that can. I know his DF is dwindling but ya if he was cheaper it might fit. Best fit though is probably Nick Johnson. I know I talked about the OF but if things dont go well with Branyan then Johnson can DH and play 1B while spliting time with Carp at 1B and Jr at DH if need be. The M's might just have enough in the system to see some surprises in ST to make a difference. Either way it the hitter they get has to have a huge OBP and be able to hit some bombs away from LF.
Posted by: tinynick | November 14, 2009 at 12:16 AM
dixoner,
jason bay is NOT a seattle native. yes, he's an american citizen now and is said to have a house in the seattle area, but he was born in Trail, British Columbia, a mill town in the mountains historically known for its hockey players.
his sis, lauren, is a fireballing lefty for Canada's women softball team
Posted by: crash | November 14, 2009 at 01:16 AM
lopez to pirates for iwamura?
Posted by: crash | November 14, 2009 at 01:18 AM
no way lopez for iwamura, would rather see Weeks or something like that.
Posted by: tinynick | November 14, 2009 at 02:52 AM
That such a bad trade. Lopez is almost at his prime and he will provide with 25-30 homers and 95+ rbis. iwamura? r u kidding me he is really bad
Posted by: mo2119 | November 14, 2009 at 09:12 PM