The Seattle Mariners saw their offseason take another tortuous turn on Friday when it was announced that they had missed out on Korean infielder Hye-seong Kim.

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The Seattle Mariners have been uncharacteristically quiet this offseason as they try to find answers to holes in their infield. But the coaching staff has been ...