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Mariners GM downplays pursuit of Josh Hamilton
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09:23 AM ET 11.17 | Although the Mariners plan to pursue offensive upgrades this offseason, general manager Jack Zduriencik said Friday he doesn't see Seattle being big players in the pursuit of free-agent slugger Josh Hamilton. Zduriencik didn't slam the door on Hamilton, but indicated the length of contract and financial commitment the five-time All-Star outfielder will be seeking "might surpass where we're going to be" and that it would be unwise for the Mariners to put all their eggs in that basket while waiting for the free-agent dance to play out. "You have to be realistic about how you're going to allocate your dollars," Zduriencik said. "Some of these things drag out and if you're sitting there waiting on one chip, other chips in front of you might go away and you end up with nothing."
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Downplay it if you like, but it makes a bunch of sense. Hamilton, if he is healthy, will make everyone in that lineup better.
That said, I like Hamilton better in Baltimore.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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Good point and don't forget that the Mariners are moving the outfield fences in!!!!!
The Oldtimer
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A lineup with Hamilton surrounded by Ackley, Saunders, Montero and others could be at least average. If Hamilton signs, then it could draw another bat, similar to the Nationals' acquisition of Jayson Werth a couple years ago. Seattle has Felix and young pitching prospects already in place.
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Harrodsburg, KY
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Good point and if Hamilton could stay "Clean", then the M's would be someone to deal with in the AL West!!
The Oldtimer
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There's no way the Mariners are going to pay 7 years/$175 Million (what Hamilton wants) and there's no way that Hamilton will accept 3 years/$75 Million (rumored to be what the Mariners want to pay). This deal ain't gonna happen.
williewilliejuan
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Opinions. I want facts.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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Any team that signs Hamilton for that kinda contract must be smoking Leylands "menthol" Marlboros !!
drbpor
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The question should be, will "Any" team agree to Hamilton's terms??
The Oldtimer
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I want a BLT and a handy. What's your point?
williewilliejuan
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Agreed, with the caveat that Hamilton makes sense for 3 years, or 4 years, but not for 7 years.
If no one signs Hamilton to a 7 year contract, they might be able to make him an offer, but that will be well down the road if it happens at all.
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Salem , OR
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Same sort of rumor started last year with the Mariners and Prince Fielder. For 2 - 3 weeks Mariner fans imagine that they can contend if the team signs the slugger. Then reality sets in - The rumor is just a rumor. The team isn't realistically pursuing the free agent, who ends up signing elsewhere. And the Mariners continue to occupy the bottom of the AL West.
jdeek
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Well they just did legalize weed there
Swamp Dragon
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BLT's up the handy is on back order sorry for the inconvenience
Swamp Dragon
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The Astros are going to wrest that position from them.
williewilliejuan
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I hadn't heard that rumor--signing a slugger last year would have been silly, since the M's were dedicating the year to evaluating their young position players.
They have found a 3B, 2B, C, DH, and at least one outfielder. Trout may be the 1B, or Smoak may get one more chance if he impresses in spring training. So signing a big bat this year makes a little more sense, although it is probably still a year early.
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that said i would like hamilton to return to the rangers for 3 years deal at 45 millions contract should be the fair deal,,,
alacran
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toronto needs to make small deals and get 2 years contract all around their team, if the product its not injecting any production in their lineup and to the team, the franchise always can trade those players...
alacran
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There are not many teams that need a hitter as badly as Seattle needs one. In fact, no one does.
And, few teams are out there that have the money to pay the guy.
Seattle fits the bill, and could overpay. Baltimore too. There are a few other possibilities, such as the Brewers, but the list is not long.
If Seattle is not a fit, give me facts as to why. We all know what Hamilton wants, but it ain't gonna happen.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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