Mariners Miranda In A Tough Spot After Off-Season Moves

If it hadn’t been for GM Jerry Dipoto’s trade of Wade Miley to the Baltimore Orioles, Mariners fans would have never gotten to see Ariel Miranda pitch, at least not in an M’s uniform.

At the time of the deal in the middle of last summer, Miranda had pitched in one MLB game -it was a relief appearance that didn’t go so well, and ironically came against the Mariners. But Dipoto was hopeful, and had this to say about the Cuban left-hander’s potential:

“Ariel Miranda is a power left-handed pitcher with a four-pitch mix that is Major League ready that provides us with flexibility,” Dipoto said.