Alonso, 30, is hitting .266 with 17 doubles, 22 home runs and 49 RBIs. He ranks second among American League first baseman with a .527 slugging percentage.
I feel like it s a compliment he brings to our lineup, particularly the left handed bat and how he pairs with Danny Valencia, which they ve done before, Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said. It s a balance he brings to our lineup, especially looking ahead Kyle Seager Jersey, we ve got quite a stretch of right handed starters that we are seeing over the next three weeks.
This is something we discussed for a length of time heading into the July 31 deadline. We felt like we were at the goal line to get a deal done. And through the August trade period, we were able to complete it.
Alfonso is eligible for free agency after this season.
He s had an excellent year to this point, an All Star season, real breakout year for him, Dipoto said. We are acquiring a bat that makes us a difference in the middle of our lineup.
Powell hit .194 in 23 games in three stints with Seattle this year. He has spent most of the season with Triple A Tacoma, hitting .340 in 58 games.
In another trade, the Mariners acquired right handed pitcher Ryan Garton and catcher Mike Marjama from the Tampa Bay Rays for Double A pitcher Anthony Misiewicz http://www.marinersfanaticsjersey.com/james-paxton-jersey-c-10.html, low A infielder Luis Rengifo and a player to be named later.
Posted August 12, 2017 11:59 PM
The Seattle Mariners acquired All Star first baseman Yonder Alonso from the Oakland Athletics on Sunday for minor league outfielder Boog Powell.
The Mariners, who have http://www.marinersfanaticsjersey.com/mike-montgomery-jersey-c-8.html not been in the postseason since 2001, entered their doubleheader at Kansas City trailing the Royals by 11/2 games for the second wild card spot.
Alonso, 30, is hitting .266 with 17 doubles, 22 home runs and 49 RBIs. He ranks second among American League first baseman with a .527 slugging percentage.
I feel like it s a compliment he brings to our lineup, particularly the left handed bat and how he pairs with Danny Valencia, which they ve done before, Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said. It s a balance he brings to our lineup, especially looking ahead Kyle Seager Jersey, we ve got quite a stretch of right handed starters that we are seeing over the next three weeks.
This is something we discussed for a length of time heading into the July 31 deadline. We felt like we were at the goal line to get a deal done. And through the August trade period, we were able to complete it.
Alfonso is eligible for free agency after this season.
He s had an excellent year to this point, an All Star season, real breakout year for him, Dipoto said. We are acquiring a bat that makes us a difference in the middle of our lineup.
Alonso , a left handed hitter http://www.marinersfanaticsjersey.com/vidal-nuno-jersey-c-9.html, could platoon at first base with Danny Valencia. Alonso has 18 home runs, 40 RBIs and a .948 OPS against right handed pitching this year.
Powell hit .194 in 23 games in three stints with Seattle this year. He has spent most of the season with Triple A Tacoma, hitting .340 in 58 games.
In another trade, the Mariners acquired right handed pitcher Ryan Garton and catcher Mike Marjama from the Tampa Bay Rays for Double A pitcher Anthony Misiewicz http://www.marinersfanaticsjersey.com/james-paxton-jersey-c-10.html, low A infielder Luis Rengifo and a player to be named later.