Another corner infielder has become available and he might be just what Seattle needs.
Most of the buzz about Japanese free agents this offseason has been about Munetaka Murakami and Tatsuya Imai. The Mariners have been linked to the former as a potential suitor, but the concerns about his underlying skillset and ability to adapt to big league pitching might be enough for Seattle to turn their attention elsewhere.
Luckily, there's another name that could end up being the team's next big swing of the offseason.