In what was a fairly quiet winter for Jerry Dipoto, Dee Gordon was the FLASHiest signing for the Mariners this offseason. Three prospects were sent to Miami for the two-time All-Star who has led the National League in stolen bases three of the last four seasons. A lifetime WAR of 10.4 and a career slash of .293/.329/.367/.695, the Mariners have solidified their leadoff spot for the first time since 2012.
The career numbers are solid no doubt, but for me it’s the recent success that is most encouraging. In 2014, while with the LA Dodgers, Gordon started 148 games at second base, made his first All-Star team, and wound up leading the league in triples (12) and stolen bases (64).