The Seattle Mariners

The Mariners made one of the biggest headlines of the off season by signing Robinson Cano to a mega contact of 10 years $240 Million. The addition of Cano changed the entire team for the Mariners. Now with second base open they can trade Nick Franklin for a pitcher or even an outfielder.

Other additions besides Robsinson Cano include Willie Blomquist, Corey Hart, and Logan Morrison. The Mariners should really consider signing Kendrys Morales, the best hitter still on the market, to get some protection for Cano. Jesus Montero was supposed to be the big hitter for the Mariners but he did not come through and Mariners GM said he has "no expectations" for Montero. Here is how the lineup for the Mariners may look in 2014.

1. L. Dustin Ackley CF 90 OPS+
2. S. Willie Bloomquist SS 101 OPS+
3. L. Robinson Cano 2B 145 OPS+
4. R. Corey Hart 1B 120 OPS+ in 2012
5. L. Kyle Seager 3B 118 OPS+
6. S. Justin Smoak DH 113 OPS+
7. L. Michael Saunders RF 106 OPS+
8. R. Mike Zunnino C 78 ERA+
9. L. Logan Morrison LF 96 OPS+


The rotation for the Mariners is led by the King himself, Felix Hernandez. Hisashi Iwakuma was stud in 2013 season and Taijaun Walker will make the team from the get go this season. Here is how the rotation for the Mariners may stack up in 2014.

1. R. Felix Hernandez  121 ERA+
2. R. Hisashi Iwakuma 138 ERA+
3. R. Taijaun Walker    105 ERA+
4. R. Erasmo Ramirez   74 ERA+
5. R. Hector Noesi ?      57 ERA+
   

The big addition of the bullpen was Fernando Rodney and he will control the closer's position. Charlie Furbush, Danny Farquhar, and Tom Wilhilmson all take spots in the bullpen as well. The Mariners really need to improve their pitching to compete with the Rangers and Angels in 2014.