All has been quiet on the Mariners front since they pulled off the trade for Jose Ferrer last Saturday, and the silence is likely not for a lack of trying.

Salk: What we know and think about Seattle Mariners’ offseason needs

Jerry Dipoto made his intentions known Tuesday in an interview with MLB Network from the winter meetings.

“I would venture to guess either via free agency or trade we will add one more bat, hopefully within the next seven days,” he said.

While clearly not a guarantee from the Mariners president of baseball operations, the three days that have expired since that interview likely feel like two weeks for those hanging on every bit of news coming out of the baseball world. ‘Tis the season, throw another log on the fire.

In the meantime, one area that seems to be com

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