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If only Cy Yount voting had the point distribution of Rookie of the Year. Nobody picked Felix 3rd, Kluber was chosen 3rd by 2 voters who put Sale second. Any rational points system would have shown that in the outcome:Felix over Kluber. The difference in points between 1st and 2nd is the same as between 2nd and 5th. It's the least statistically sound thing about baseball, BBWAA awards. So, whatever. Free Agent compensation still needs fixed but at least an attempt at math beyond 2nd grade level has been made on that.
Kemp does seem like one of the best options to get early, being among the more versatile among spots the Mariners have need. Assuming part time DH is a possibility with him. I thought last year that him and Saunders sharing RF/DH was an idea that might benefit both of them physically. Throwing Miller into that mix does make things murkier but he might wind up being a part of that deal.
Bautista seems ideal to me but highly unlikely without Walker or Paxton leaving. It also seems their acquisition of Travis lessens their needs at 2b making the fit for a Mariners trade less likely.
Hanley isn't my preference but he would at least be an improvement offensively wherever he played.