The Extra Innings podcast returns to break down the most recent Mariners news — the four-year, $30 million contract extension given to left-hander Marco Gonzales. Seattle effectively bought out Gonzales’ three years of arbitration and his first year of free agency with a $15 million option for a fifth year.
- Why did the Mariners do it?
- Did Gonzales cost himself money?
- Why does this deal make sense for both parties?
Times beat writer Ryan Divish and columnist Larry Stone discuss all those things and more.
From there, the conversation turns to the starting rotation and the possibility of signing Taijuan Walker, which is something the Mariners are very interested in getting done.