The Mariners have found their centerfielder in a second baseman. No, Robinson Cano isn’t shifting positions. On Thursday, Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto acquired Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon — a two-time All-Star — to play the outfield spot.
Gordon has never played the position in a Major League game, but did place play centerfield in nine games for Licey in the Dominican Winter League in 2013-14. He also played left and right field as well.
But of course, no move this offseason could not feature some aspect of the quest for Shohei Ohtani. Seattle also picked up another $1 million in international pool money to sweeten their bonus offer to the Japanese hitting and pitching standout.