Probably, so it's titled as such.kyace wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025 18:08 pmEmerson is an untouchable after this past year where his defense at SS improved. Woo is their most valuable pitcher so he is not being moved. They are trying to extend Gilbert who has expressed an interest in a new contract. Mariners need another left hand reliever and will get one next week. Odds are Romero could be that one as he is reliable and won’t cost too much.renostl wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025 15:46 pmLet it build, it could be interesting.Hoosier59 wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025 15:25 pm I also read where they are interested in Romero, as well as Donovan. There just seems to be a lot the Cardinals have that they want. Question is how badly?
The Cardinals could add one or more minor leaguers to the deal to get the player(s) they want. Sloan has a lot of upside, as well as a few others, but no body real close to the bigs. Seems like there could be match here, if Seattle bends a little.
Sloan seems like he could be a prize, might be obtainable. They brought up 2024's #1 this past season
he's kind of a Donovan of 5 years ago better runner, better arm. Cole Young.
Another poster here mentioned him; I had missed him.
Maybe he and Sloan for our 2.
I'd prefer Emerson also a moon shot.
I would be not be surprised if there is a deal involving both Donovan and Romero but if just one is dealt to Mariners odds are it is Romero.
Mariners also interested in Marte and are willing to give up multiple top prospects for him. My guess is they will make a big bid for Marte. He fits their need for a big bat who can play second base and hits right handed.
but they need to make that choice.
Every team asks for Seattle SP. Seattle will not get Marte without it costing a ready
to go SP, that AZ's motivation if giving up .283/.376/.517/.893 under a fresh
contract.
To this point they have reported the desire to keep their rotation. Marte fits, I agree.
To me, I think FA has the better options for them IF their rotation is off limits. Only money.
Montes and Ford aren't going to get what they want, neither is Young.
It will be interesting.