Matt Calkins: Is Seattle a destination or deterrent for MLB free agents?

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The Seattle Times

SEATTLE — If you’re a Major League Baseball player, you almost certainly want to be in Seattle on Tuesday. Taking part in the All-Star Game is an honor reserved for the sport’s elite and is a crucial component to one’s legacy. But the question right now is whether major leaguers want to be here on a more regular basis, or more specifically — 81 times a year. In short: Is Seattle a destination spot for free agents dripping with options? The reason for the query is that the Mariners haven’t landed a true whale of an FA since second baseman Robinson Cano signed a 10-year, $240 million contract in…

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