Having acquired Justin Smoak last summer in the Cliff Lee trade, GM Jack Zduriencik and the Seattle Mariners are hoping they don’t have to worry about the first base position for the foreseeable future.  Smoak is the finest first base prospect the Mariners have had their hands on in at least two decades, but that [...]

First Basemen Since Tino Martinez’s departure following the 1995 season the Seattle Mariners have relied on free agency to fill their first base needs.  Paul Sorrento and David Segui were solid for two seasons each, John Olerud was a minor star for a few seasons before hitting the decline phase of his career, Richie Sexson [...]

Offseason 2008/2009 Here are my top 25+ Seattle Mariners prospects as of today.  I will try to post updated lists several times a year: offseason, early season, post- draft and International Signing Day, and perhaps a few in between. I received some good input from Rob T. on this as well, and he’ll be co-authoring [...]