The Seattle Mariners didn’t just “miss out” on a player this week. They missed out on a type of move that’s supposed to be right in their wheelhouse: Cheap enough to stomach, flexible enough to fit, and intriguing enough to matter.
The infielder Sung-mun Song has reportedly signed with the San Diego Padres for a three year, $13 million contract, pending a physical, per FanSided's Robert Murray. While the Padres may be excited about Song's potential, no one is completely sold on him immediately becoming a "star" when he arrives in the U.S. However, with so many players receiving multi-million dollar contracts to provide depth, three years at $13 million for an infielder who recently showed pop with his bat is a steal.