Today, the focus will shift to the outfield, primarily the black hole of Mariners history that has been left field. This year, the job was ably handled by Denard Span and Ben Gamel for most of the season. However, things are likely to change in 2019.
Span, acquired by the Mariners in May, has a 1-year, team option in his contract, worth $12 million. If the Mariners choose not to activate the option, they will pay Span $4 million to play ball elsewhere in 2019.
Span has apparently asked that the option not be picked up, stating his desire to go back to the east coast to be closer to his home in Florida.