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Mailbag Monday: Ketel Marte trades, Jax and Duran, and will Castillo be dealt? Will Luis Castillo be traded this offseason? What's a realistic Ketel Marte package look like? I answer those questions and much more on tonight's show.

Sea Level - Mailbag Monday: Ketel Marte trades, Jax and Duran, and will Castillo be dealt?

https://www.sealevelbr.com/p/mailbag-monday-ketel-marte-trades

Polanco and Suárez, Santos, and Brendan Donovan's fit Are Jorge Polanco and Eugenio Suarez returns still possible? I talk through that plus Gregory Santos news and Brendan Donovan's fit in Seattle.

Sea Level - Polanco and Suárez, Santos, and Brendan Donovan's fit

https://www.sealevelbr.com/p/polanco-and-suarez-santos-and-brendan

American League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25 As the non-tender deadline approaches later today, teams are cutting arb-eligible players. Keep up with all of the AL's transactions at MLBTR.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - American League Non-Tenders: 11/21/25

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/american-league-non-tenders-11-21-25.html

11/20/25: The Light Bat 2025/2026 Offseason Plan We're stocking up now, saving later

The Light Bat - 11/20/25: The Light Bat 2025/2026 Offseason Plan

https://thelightbat.substack.com/p/112025-the-light-bat-20252026-offseason

Mariners Still Interested In Re-Signing Polanco The Mariners have likely made their biggest move of the offseason, but the goal of re-signing players continues. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Mariners Remain Interested In Jorge Polanco After Naylor Deal

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mariners-remain-interested-in-jorge-polanco-after-naylor-deal.html

Mariners To Acquire Alex Hoppe From Boston to Seattle, just like Frasier. Click over to MLB Trade Rumors for more.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Mariners To Acquire Alex Hoppe

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mariners-to-acquire-alex-hoppe.html

Could these players STILL be fits for the Mariners? Two players that have been fits for Seattle for a long time are available this winter. Could they make their way to Seattle if the Mariners can't retain Jorge Polanco?

Sea Level - Could these players STILL be fits for the Mariners?

https://www.sealevelbr.com/p/could-these-players-still-be-fits

Mariners Re-Sign Josh Naylor Within two weeks of the offseason beginning, Seattle is close to landing its top target. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Mariners Re-Sign Josh Naylor

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mariners-finalizing-new-contract-with-josh-naylor.html

Mailbag Monday: What Naylor signing means, replacing Dylan Moore, bullpen moves What will the Mariners do to follow up the Naylor signing? WIll the Mariners look to replace Dylan Moore's role? I talk through all your listener questions on another FREE Mailbag Monday!

Sea Level - Mailbag Monday: What Naylor signing means, replacing Dylan Moore, bullpen moves

https://www.sealevelbr.com/p/mailbag-monday-what-naylor-signing

Mariners To Re-Sign Josh Naylor Within two weeks of the offseason beginning, Seattle is close to landing its top target. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Mariners To Re-Sign Josh Naylor

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mariners-finalizing-new-contract-with-josh-naylor.html

EMERGENCY POD: First Baseman Josh Naylor to return to Seattle on a five year deal The Mariners got their guy, signing first baseman Josh Naylor to a five year deal expected to be in the 90-100 million dollar range.

Sea Level - EMERGENCY POD: First Baseman Josh Naylor to return to Seattle on a five year deal

https://www.sealevelbr.com/p/emergency-pod-first-baseman-josh

Mariners Acquire Robinson Ortiz From Dodgers A swap of minor leaguers opens up space on Los Angeles' 40-man roster. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Mariners Acquire Robinson Ortiz From Dodgers

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mariners-acquire-robinson-ortiz-from-dodgers.html

Mariners Notes: Ford, Right Field, Hancock The Mariners head into the offseason open to including Harry Ford on the roster, but that doesn't mean a trade is impossible. Read more at MLBTR.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Mariners Notes: Ford, Right Field, Hancock

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mariners-notes-ford-right-field-hancock.html

Pirates Hire Kristopher Negron, Tony Beasley To Coaching Staff The Bucs have a new bench coach and a new (but familiar) third base coach. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for all the details.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Pirates Hire Kristopher Negron, Tony Beasley To Coaching Staff

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/pirates-hire-kristopher-negron-tony-beasley-to-coaching-staff.html

Mariners Looking To Retain 2025 Roster, Add Bullpen Help The M's want to upgrade their relief corps, but are primarily looking to keep the band together. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Mariners Looking To Retain 2025 Roster, Add Bullpen Help

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mariners-looking-to-retain-2025-roster-add-bullpen-help.html

The 2025 AL MVP Hater's Ball Or: How much of an ass man is the BBWAA member near you?

The Light Bat - The 2025 AL MVP Hater's Ball

https://thelightbat.substack.com/p/the-2025-al-mvp-haters-ball

Which relievers will the Mariners target? The Mariners are said to be in the market for two relievers this offseason, so who could they be? I take a look at a bunch of options for Seattle's front office on tonight's episode!

Sea Level - Which relievers will the Mariners target?

https://www.sealevelbr.com/p/which-relievers-will-the-mariners

11/3/25: Mariner Offseason Challenges EXPLAINED There once was a team that put to sea

The Light Bat - 11/3/25: Mariner Offseason Challenges EXPLAINED

https://thelightbat.substack.com/p/11325-mariner-offseason-challenges

Austin Nola To Become Mariners' Bullpen Coach Austin Nola is moving into a coaching role next season with Seattle. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Austin Nola To Become Mariners’ Bullpen Coach

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/austin-nola-to-become-mariners-bullpen-coach.html

Guardians Hire Andy McKay As Field Coordinator Cleveland finds a new coach in Seattle. Click over to MLB Trade Rumors to read more.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Guardians Hire Andy McKay As Field Coordinator

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/guardians-hire-andy-mckay-as-field-coordinator.html

Off-Season Captain's Log - Part 5 In the final part of the off-season series, I put together my off-season strategy on how to build the 2026 Seattle Mariners.

Words from the Wharf - Off-Season Captain's Log - Part 5

https://wordsfromthewharf.substack.com/p/off-season-captains-log-part-5

Mailbag Monday: Donovan trade cost, revisiting Orioles trade ideas, fallback options Mailbag Monday is here and I answer all of your offseason questions. Such an exciting (and boring) time of the year. GOMS!

Sea Level - Mailbag Monday: Donovan trade cost, revisiting Orioles trade ideas, fallback options

https://www.sealevelbr.com/p/mailbag-monday-donovan-trade-cost

Josh Naylor and Jorge Polanco Free Agent Profiles Could the Mariners bring two important members of their 2025 lineup home? I break down both Josh Naylor and Jorge Polanco on today's show.

Sea Level - Josh Naylor and Jorge Polanco Free Agent Profiles

https://www.sealevelbr.com/p/josh-naylor-and-jorge-polanco-free

Wanted: Bullpen help As with every offseason, expect an influx of new relievers joining the Mariners and a few familiar faces in the current bullpen pitching elsewhere in 2026.

Mariners Consigliere - Wanted: Bullpen help

https://www.mariners-consigliere.com/p/wanted-bullpen-help

Mariners Claim Ryan Loutos From Nationals The Mariners take a low-cost bullpen flier by adding righty Ryan Loutos from Washington. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

Seattle Mariners – MLB Trade Rumors - Mariners Claim Ryan Loutos From Nationals

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/mariners-claim-ryan-loutos-from-nationals.html

Off-Season Captain's Log - Part 4 In Part 4 of our series, we put together our Front Office plan, and how we think the organization will manage the off-season.

Words from the Wharf - Off-Season Captain's Log - Part 4

https://wordsfromthewharf.substack.com/p/off-season-captains-log-part-4

11/6/25: We Are Not Going Back A free agency purview

The Light Bat - 11/6/25: We Are Not Going Back

https://thelightbat.substack.com/p/11625-we-are-not-going-back

Sea Level 2025/2026 Mariners Offseason Plan After hours of research and internal debates, my offseason plan is finally complete and here! Leave yours in the comments below and upgrade to paid subscription today for full access.

Sea Level - Sea Level 2025/2026 Mariners Offseason Plan

https://www.sealevelbr.com/p/sea-level-20252026-mariners-offseason-69a