Mariners Should Take A Flyer on Ian Krol, Pursue RA Dickey

Ian Krol and R.A. Dickey are no longer Atlanta Braves. The Braves declined the $8 million option on Dickey, and the young veteran lefty refused outright assignment to Triple A, becoming a free agent. The Seattle Mariners should be all over the opportunity to add him to their bullpen.

Ian Krol is a 26-year-old left-handed pitcher who has already pitched in the A’s, Nationals, Tigers and Braves organization. He had a breakout season in 2016. Krol appeared in 63 games for the Braves, while maintaining a 3.18 ERA and averaging 9.88 K/9.

Krol fell back down to earth in 2017. He appeared in 51 games with a 5.33 ERA and his K/9 dropped to just over 8.1. Krol also missed time with an oblique injury…