I've already done an MLB predictions post and a post about keeping my expectations for this Mariners team not too high, but I thought I'd do one more post before the season starts. I'm going to go through the opening day roster and give a sentence or two on what I expect from each of the members of the opening day roster.
Catchers
Tom Murphy: Help the pitching staff, play solid D, and hit somewhat respectively. Is .220 too much to ask?
Luis Torrens: Fill in at catcher (and maybe even first base) once in a while and be a good pinch-hitter, because otherwise Luis will be cut to make room for someone else.
Cal Raleigh: Make some progress and steal some starts from Murph and Torrens. Show why you're our cacher of the future.
Infielders
Ty France: Be a force at the top of the lineup, hit for a fairly high average and hit a lot of doubles, and continue to play great D at 1st. Don't allow Evan White to steal your job when he gets healthy.
Adam Frazier: Be our offense's spark at the top of the lineup, hitting close to or above .300 and score a ton of runs. Provide adequate D at 2nd.
JP Crawford: Play some more gold glove shortstop and hit well enough to force Servais to move you to the top of the lineup... again.
Eugenio Suarez: Hit above the Mendoza Line and provide some pop in the middle of the lineup. Play adequate D at 3rd.
Outfielders
Mitch Haniger: I expect Mitch to lead us in home runs; I think he had a great offseason and may even be one of the Top 5 in the AL in home runs and compete in the home run derby. All-Star season and MVP runner up.
Jarred Kelenic: With the spotlight not directly on Jarred anymore, I expect him to grow, raise his batting average while providing pop and great outfield defense. I don't think 25, 80, and .240 is too much to ask for in terms of his numbers.
Jesse Winker: Hit for a high average in the middle/top of the lineup, be at least a borderline All-Star again.
Julio Rodriguez: Make sure the J-Rod Show comes to Seattle and generate buzz and be in the running for the AL Rookie of the Year.
Bench
Abraham Toro: Had a great spring so I expect that to carry over. I'd like to see him steal some starts from Suarez, if possible, or force Servais to move Suarez to DH a few times.
Dylan Moore: Be an effective pinch-runner, occasional sub for JP or Adam or Eugenio.
Starting Pitchers
Robbie Ray: Lead the team in strikeouts and lead an effective rotation.
Logan Gilbert: Make a jump in year two and show capability of being a frontline starter.
Marco Gonzales: Prove you're still one of our best pitchers and show grit and determination.
Chris Flexen: Led us in wins last year, just get more wins this year; don't have to lead the team in them though.
Matt Brash: Don't have to be perfect, but show flashes and generate buzz.
Relievers
I'm not going to go over them individually, but I expect our bullpen to be nearly as effective as last year at the very least. I'd expect Sewald, Castillo, Romo, and Steck to all get closing opportunities.
If most of these guys can live up to my expectations for them, the Mariners should finally end their 21-year long postseason drought. I can't wait to see it!
Thursday, April 7, 2022
What I Expect From Each Mariner in 2022
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