The Mariners announced that they have declined their 2013 option for Miguel Olivo. Olivo's contract included a $3MM club option for 2013, but the Mariners preferred the $750K buyout. The catcher will hit free agency once the World Series ends.
Olivo, 34, appeared in 87 games last year, posting a .222/.239/.381 batting line in 323 plate appearances. He hit 12 home runs in total, doing more damage against left-handers (seven homers, .657 OPS) than right-handers (five homers, .590 OPS) as usual. Olivo prevented 31% of stolen base attempts against him this past season.
Inevitable, but still… whew!
A’s?
With a 2.2% walk rate? I don’t think so.
I wish him well, but I can’t say I’m sad to see him go.
Rays sign him. He hits .300/.400/.450 with 25 homeruns and 85 RBIs.
Impossible….He will find a way to have a .230 OBP regardless of that .300 BA.
So a lot of sac flies?