Jean Segura, second baseman, Seattle Mariners
The Mariners made a lot of trades this offseason.
According to Stephen Cohen of the Seattle Times, the Mariners made an MLB-high 13 trades, including trading pitcher Taijuan Walker and shortstop Ketel Marte to Arizona for shortstop Jean Segura, Mitch Haniger and Zac Curtis.
Segura was the main chunk in the deal, and the change in scenery will only benefit the 26-year-old infielder.
Cohen said Segura’s 2016 campaign “has to be considered one of the greatest statistical seasons by a leadoff hitter in major league history.” That leaves an impression on you. The 2013 All-Star had a strong 2016, hitting .319 and a National League-leading 203 hits, 20 home runs, 41 doubles, 33 stolen bases and 102 runs.
General Manager Jerry Dipoto hopes he will continue his success in the Pacific Northwest. And he will.