Seattle Mariners top ten prospects for 2020
By David Hill
The Seattle Mariners major league roster has been in a state of flux over the past few years. The farm system is no different.
At times, Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto appears to be that drunk guy in your fantasy league. Maybe he has gone through a few bottles of Manny’s Pale Ale, or maybe he’s just bored, but suddenly there are five different trade offers in your inbox. A look at the transactions page in the league, and he’s already made two other moves in the past hour. After all, consistency and patience are hard.
Yet, there has been a method to Dipoto’s trade madness. He has been looking to build a more athletic and dynamic major league roster, while building up what was a putrid farm system. While one can debate about the results on the major league side, the farm system has definitely improved.
That improvement has been dramatic and easily seen. Just a year ago, the Mariners did not have a single player that could be considered a top 100 prospect. Now, due to trades, the 2019 MLB Draft, and international signings, Seattle could easily have five or six players land on that coveted listing for the start of the 2020 season.
A look at the Seattle Mariners farm system is no longer an exercise in futility. So, let us look at their top ten prospects for the upcoming season.