M’s Sign Brynes
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Just a short day after I made my argument why I thought Michael Saunders was a better option than any of the right-handed outfielders currently on the market, the Mariners announced today they have signed Eric Brynes. The deal is believed to be for the league minimum. Despite my biases of why I think Saunders should be the starting left fielder for the Mariners, I think this is another solid move by the M’s. Since signing his big deal after his outstanding 2007 season, Brynes has been nothing short of dreadful in each of the past 2 years. As a result of injuries (and a ridiculous amount of infield pop ups), Brynes hasn’t been anything near the player he once was just a couple years prior. That said, Brynes is still very good defensively in the outfield and capable of playing all 3 outfield positions. Also, despite his struggles in each of the past 2 seasons, Brynes has still been able to hit left-handers pretty well. This signing is another example of a low risk-high reward type of move by the Mariners. If Byrnes is healthy and at least half the player he once was, the Mariners make out like bandits in the deal. If Brynes performs as he has in the past 2 seasons, he can easily be released and another right-handed bat would be brought in (or Saunders would take over the position full-time).
Another solid move by Jack Zduriencik and the Mariners. I’d expect one more move to be made, and that move being the addition of a starting pitcher. More to come on this topic after the weekend is over…
