Official Mariners Spring Training Thread 2018

[NWinAZ]

 

[Tapey]

I remember rumors that Souza was a Jack Z guy and that he was trying to trade for him when Souza was with Washington. I know Souza grew up a Mariners fan. Oh well Dip doesn't like to trade so...

I also wanted him when he was on Washington

 

[Tapey]

Shining example on why giving a whole bunch of free agents big money isnt always a good idea

 

[NWinAZ]

Shining example on why giving a whole bunch of free agents big money isnt always a good idea

Something as a Mariners fan we won't have to worry about.

 

[Tapey]

Something as a Mariners fan we won't have to worry about.

Luckily enough though the one huge contract we have given was to Cano and that has turned out better than most mega contracts.

 

[NWinAZ]

I also wanted him when he was on Washington

Back in 2014 I posted this:

In addition, Steven Souza of the Washington Nationals organization is a minor league player to keep an eye on. Souza is blocked at the major league level by Washington’s outfield logjam and could net the Nationals a pretty decent return as a sell-high candidate.
Souza has hit .362/.439/.606 at Triple-A Syracuse this season. He’s powerful at 6’5’’ 225 pounds, but he also has stolen 21 bases and offers athleticism in the outfield.

David Goldman/Associated Press
Washington might consider using Souza as an asset to trade for a young shortstop.

Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reports that Washington is looking for a young shortstop at the trade deadline to take over should Ian Desmond leave in free agency after the 2015 season, which the Mariners could provide.
The Mariners need a proven major league bat at the deadline, but they also might be tempted to look to other options for depth in a thin market.


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I wouldn't be against trying for a MLB ready prospect if it is the right one. It would be a gamble that they could help now, but considering the other names available it might be worth the risk.

 

[NWinAZ]

Also in Dec 2014 I posted:

2- Trade Ackley, Taylor, and Medina for Desmond, Zimmerman, Souza.

 

[Tapey]

Back in 2014 I posted this:

Would love him over Gamel, but too bad Dipoto has a hard on for Gamel for some reason after a lucky half.

 

[NWinAZ]

Would love him over Gamel, but too bad Dipoto has a hard on for Gamel for some reason after a lucky half.

These marginal GM's fall in love with THEIR players to a fault. SMH!

 

[Tapey]

Also in Dec 2014 I posted:

2- Trade Ackley, Taylor, and Medina for Desmond, Zimmerman, Souza.

which Zimmerman?

 

[NWinAZ]

which Zimmerman?

Ryan. Was looking for 1B (Zimmerman), Desmond (SS), and Souza (RF).

 

[Tapey]

Ryan. Was looking for 1B (Zimmerman), Desmond (SS), and Souza (RF).

ah, that would have been too good

 

[NWinAZ]

ah, that would have been too good

Remember Ackley was a stud...And I believe Washington was looking to shed salaries that year.

 

[Tapey]

Remember Ackley was a stud...And I believe Washington was looking to shed salaries that year.

yea, but remember the Mariners would much rather hold onto people for too long so they get nothing out of it

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Shining example on why giving a whole bunch of free agents big money isnt always a good idea

At this point I'd take the over priced players if it meant getting into the playoffs.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Back in 2014 I posted this:

I'm a fan:

 

[wazzu31]

Wasn't he the guy who said he wasn't going to talk to the beat writer because he didn't vote for Edgar?

But ya, it's just nuts that with all the trades going on that have guys who could've helped the Mariners Jerry isn't doing something.

 

[wazzu31]

I'm a fan:

Damnit

 

[wazzu31]

Who did Seattle get for Elias and Smith again?

 

[NWinAZ]

Who did Seattle get for Elias and Smith again?

I guess Miranda in the end.