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Mariners Working On Another Trade, Possibly Involving Just-Acquired Mallex Smith

By Jeff Todd | January 11, 2017 at 2:00pm CDT

2:47pm: Smith “appears bound for Tampa,” Crasnick adds on Twitter.

2:11pm: The Rays are a possible landing spot for Smith, per Crasnick, who tweets that the teams have held trade talks. That connection opens up all kinds of intriguing theoretical possibilities. Tampa Bay already employs top-notch defender Kevin Kiermaier in center — a reported target of other organizations — and just signed another left-handed hitter capable of playing up the middle in Colby Rasmus. The team has also reportedly dangled a variety of its starters in trade talks, some of whom might well interest the Mariners (as well as other teams). It’s certainly impossible to guess what might be in the works, but any move on Smith could conceivably come with a corresponding swap from the Rays’ perspective.

2:00pm: The Mariners just added outfielder Mallex Smith and righty Shae Simmons in a swap with the Braves, but may not be done with their work for the day, according to ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick (via Twitter). Seattle could flip Smith to another organization, Crasnick suggests.

That does make some sense at first glance, as Smith joins a long list of center-field-capable players on the Seattle roster. The club just dealt for Jarrod Dyson, who joins Leonys Martin, Mitch Haniger, Guillermo Heredia, and Ben Gamel in a highly athletic outfield mix.

It’s not immediately clear what organization might constitute a trade partner, or what Seattle might be pursuing in return, if it is indeed Smith who’s back on the block. Teams like the Tigers, White Sox, and perhaps the Indians could all conceivably make some degree of sense as teams that might utilize Smith in their respective center field mixes in the near term.

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59 Comments

  1. 24TheKid

    8 years ago

    Lmao

    Reply
    • whereslou

      8 years ago

      He better turn this into a good starting pitcher or this will bite us in the butt later on. I was afraid he was going to trade Gohara not sure why he was so intent on trading him. I think it is better overall than the Cozart trade but not sure. We will see if Segura can come close to what he did last year.

      Reply
  2. unsaturatedmatz

    8 years ago

    Makes sense, as they just gave up arguably their top prospect (Gohara) and a top 100 prospect overall for someone who wouldn’t have a role on the team and is inferior prospect. Must be really good deal if they overpaid so much to get Mallex.

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    • Lefty_Orioles_Fan

      8 years ago

      Maybe the Orioles again
      When I clicked on the link for Smith, I remembered this::

      MLB trade rumors: Orioles asked Braves for Mallex Smith and more for Brad Brach

      Reply
  3. benharvey26

    8 years ago

    Detroit? Though Jones is there

    Reply
  4. Gogerty

    8 years ago

    That is awesome, love seeing the creativity. I am glad Atlanta unloaded one OFer. Although I see a Frenchy reunion coming soon and possibly KJ with both the new kids going to minors.

    Reply
    • southi

      8 years ago

      Without a doubt I’d like to see KJ come back to Atlanta (once again lol). I think he would fit a solid bench role there. However I’m not a fan of Frenchy returning. He just isn’t a big contributor with the glove or the bat anymore and I think there are better options available for the Braves.

      I am interested in seeing what the Mariners do next though. They’ve got a glut of outfielders now and have been very aggressive in making moves this off season.

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      • Gogerty

        8 years ago

        Interesting move, makes me wonder what Atlanta could have done with Tampa.

        Reply
  5. strostro

    8 years ago

    To the Tigers please

    Reply
    • davbee

      8 years ago

      I’m guessing to Detroit as part of a trade for Justin Wilson.

      Reply
  6. Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

    8 years ago

    Is there going to be a three team trade. I love three team trades. Can always count on DiPoto. This would be awesome. He’s made this offseason fun.

    Reply
    • 24TheKid

      8 years ago

      I don’t exactly love all his moves, but all the moves he makes are fun.

      Reply
      • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

        8 years ago

        As an off sight observer I think he’s made some pretty solid trades this offseason.

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      • deadmanonleave

        8 years ago

        So many grim years following the M’s, it’s a great time now with Dipoto. If they don’t get better, it’s not for lack of effort or imagination.

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    • Coloart

      8 years ago

      you can count on Dipoto to raped your team as ge did with Angels and there weak fra m system give him time he will fail again

      Reply
  7. kvnmaret

    8 years ago

    Drew Smyly!!!!!

    Reply
  8. reflect

    8 years ago

    Mariners went from doing diddly squat to the most active team in baseball over the course of 2 weeks. It’s been fun to watch.

    Reply
  9. RiseAgainst3598

    8 years ago

    To Tigers for Justin Wilson and Jacoby Jones?

    Reply
    • strostro

      8 years ago

      Not Jacoby Jones

      Reply
  10. rbisingle

    8 years ago

    White Sox in part of a package for Abreu?

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    • ThePriceWasRight

      8 years ago

      dépotoir likes mitch hanger so not sure it’s for a 1b. should be a SP as they still have holes there and in the pen.

      Reply
    • 24TheKid

      8 years ago

      Smith, Vogelbach and Peterson for Abreu?

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      • Dogham

        8 years ago

        DONE!!!

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      • Dogham

        8 years ago

        DONE!!! as an M’s fan I do that trade all day and twice on Sunday.

        Reply
  11. Hålosfån14

    8 years ago

    Archer

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    • 24TheKid

      8 years ago

      I wish, but it’s going to take our top 3 prospects and Smith.

      Reply
      • Sam.rhodes16

        8 years ago

        More. Much more. You just trade your best arm too. Doubtful you have enough without subtracting from MLB roster, which DiP has said he will not do at this point in the offseason.

        Reply
  12. sss847

    8 years ago

    over to KC w/ some other pieces for danny duffy maybe?

    Reply
  13. disadvantage

    8 years ago

    Who is supplying the nametags for Mariners camp during Spring Training?

    Reply
    • RiseAgainst3598

      8 years ago

      Someone who better be getting paid a lottttt

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      • RiseAgainst3598

        8 years ago

        I hear he’s coming from the Rays as part of the deal

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    • RiseAgainst3598

      8 years ago

      Someone Dipoto hasn’t acquired yet

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      Reply
  14. geauxbraves

    8 years ago

    Wouldn’t the irony be uncanny if the trade was for Archer.

    Reply
    • RobBoSoxNMariners

      8 years ago

      I’m just hoping they don’t overpay for Archer, but that would be an excellent replacement for Taijun.

      Reply
  15. tommyl

    8 years ago

    Three way with Mariners, Tigers, Dodgers. Kinsler to LA, Mallex + to Tigers, Brock Stewart to Seattle.

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    • davbee

      8 years ago

      Kinsler has a full no trade.

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      • 24TheKid

        8 years ago

        With Cano going to the Dodgers?

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      • tommyl

        8 years ago

        All he has to do is waive it for more $.

        Reply
  16. davbee

    8 years ago

    The Rays, eh? Maybe Odorizzi.

    Reply
  17. bucknerforhall

    8 years ago

    J Abreu – would make so much sense in that line up

    But I think they are tapped on $$$$$$ -hell make $11 mil

    Reply
  18. ThePriceWasRight

    8 years ago

    I could see it to the rays in a package for one of their pitchers. not archer but smyly or Cobb or odorizzi.

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  19. vvadnala

    8 years ago

    I wouldn’t mind the Tigers getting him and using him in a platoon capacity with JaCoby Jones in CF. Possibly trading Justin Wilson?

    Reply
  20. ThePriceWasRight

    8 years ago

    smith dj Peterson and another prospect for odorizzi or smyly.

    Reply
  21. reflect

    8 years ago

    So how many trades is Mallex Smith going to be a part of before the offseason is over?

    I’ll set the over/under at 3.5

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    • crazysull

      8 years ago

      Sure but my only question is how do you make half a trade?

      Reply
      • Cam

        8 years ago

        You can’t, hence the half point to ensure no one bets and it’s a wash.

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      • Modified_6

        8 years ago

        Can’t tell if this is a joke, or if you don’t know how over/unders work

        3
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      • Kayrall

        8 years ago

        You are not familiar with how ‘Over-Under’s work, are you?

        1
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      • myaccount

        8 years ago

        You don’t. That way you have to pick over or under and there’s no push.

        Reply
  22. A-A-Ron

    8 years ago

    Maybe Leonys Martin is the piece that gets back Cutch or a quality starter and they can now field an OF without him

    Reply
  23. crazysull

    8 years ago

    I could see this as a possible trade for Colome maybe or some other bullpen arm. They have King Felix Iwakuma Gallirdo Paxton and one of Simmons Heston or Miradia so I guess they could be goin for a starter but I see a reliever as a more likely possibility

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    • santosPinkyToe

      8 years ago

      Half trades are fun

      Reply
  24. dwilson10

    8 years ago

    I wonder if it could be a another trade with the O’s, involving Brach? The O’s tried to get Smith and more from the Braves for Brach but Atlanta didn’t need him. Now, with Smith in Seattle, the trade seems like it could happen and it would work for both teams.

    Reply
  25. pinkerton

    8 years ago

    it better be for someone with rave reviews, that’s all I”m gonna say on the matter.

    Reply
  26. holycowdude

    8 years ago

    Colby Rasmus signed with Jays, not the Rays…right?

    Reply
  27. unsaturatedmatz

    8 years ago

    They got Drew Smyly for Mallex

    Reply
    • ThePriceWasRight

      8 years ago

      great trade. they need a starter desperately. Gallardo as a four was scary.

      Reply
  28. bravesfan1998

    8 years ago

    Maaaaaaaaaaan why would braves trade mallex markakis is gone be gone soon so is kemp

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    • southi

      8 years ago

      Bravsfan1998 it is because although most people talk about the glut of the young Braves pitching prospects there are actually several young outfield prospects in the system as well. One that is very likely to see at least some time in the big leagues this season is Dustin Peterson. You also have a very high ceiling guy like Ronald Acuna who could make an appearance as early as some point in 2018. Then there are quite a few others who could be ready in the 2018/19 time frame that could contribute at various amounts in the majors (although admittedly some might be in platoon or 4th outfielder type roles).

      It appears that the Braves thought it might be better to deal Mallex for higher ceiling prospects (especially in Goghara’s case) than to keep him as a role player and light hitting eventual starter in a corner outfield spot (when they can probably fill the corner outfield spot fairly easily with a bigger bat when the time is right).

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