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4. Seattle Mariners
The Mariners could use an upgrade at first base over Jesus Montero, and Ramirez could be an option if other pursuits fall through. Seattle could use another bat to team with Robinson Cano, Kyle Seager and Nelson Cruz, and inserting Ramirez into that fold could be the final stamp on a lineup that has also added Chris Ianneta, Leonis Martin and Nori Aoki this winter.
The Mariners would be better served putting their remaining financial resources towards adding another starter, though it’s unclear who they would target with Hisashi Iwakuma now heading to the Dodgers. But the fact that they were in on Iwakuma late indicates there’s money remaining in the budget, and like Houston, Seattle could look at Ramirez as a backup option if other targets land elsewhere.
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