6:36pm: The trade could involve Michael Pineda and Yankees prospect Jesus Montero, as Larry Stone of the Seattle Times has heard "rumblings in that direction" (Twitter link).
6:06pm: The Mariners have moved closer to a trade that would net them a "young impact hitter," reports ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. A source calls the trade "significant" and says Brandon League is not part of the deal (both links via Twitter).
good article
Haha.
Let the speculation begin.
I really hope that Yuniesky Betancourt is involved, somehow.
I bet it’s Felix Hernandez for Daniel Murphy. Your turn.
Please be Delmon Young from Detroit! 🙂
Perhaps you missed the word “impact”…
I’m sorry if I thought in 40 games a 8 HR/32 RBI/.274 AVG line wasn’t an impact player (his numbers with Detroit). Also let’s not forget the 5 HRs he hit in the ALDS/ALCS…
Kyle Blanks? Hmm.. Interesting.
that was a thought I had too.
Jesus Montero? For a second I was thinking Travis Snider is being sent back home, but the description is probably way too generous to be him.
LoMo?
that was my first thought.
Logan Morrison maybe?
Adam Lind from Jays for Pineda. Lol I wish
Chris Brown?
I see what you did there.
Fielder and then Trading Smoak to the Cubs for Garza and so on.
Since it says they’re acquiring him through a trade, it’s not Fielder.
Any why would the cubs want smoak? they just got Rizzo
POST YOUR TRADE GUESSES!!
Carlos Lee.
I was going to speculate TEX sending Moreland to SEA in anticipation of Fieldler, but they’ve already done that once (Smoak) and I can’t see them doing that unless they’re signing Fieldler as you’re reading this.
Alfonso Soriano and a time machine for a Hello Kitty backpack?!!!
Wonder if Pineda is in the deal.
Considering its the only player of value and the M’s have been defiant on trading Felix, it has to be Pineda. Especially if it’s a young impact hitter and League is not in the deal.
Billy Butler for Michael Pineda
This I could actually see.
I actually could also… very intriguing.
I have been thinking about this. He is entering his prime years.
Brennan Boesch for Michael Pineda
I actually wouldn’t mind that trade…
you must be a detroit fan?
Clearly only yankee fans overrate their players
We’ll see who will be laughing when Boesch has a better career then Montero.
As a Boesch fan, I kinda hope not… but if it got us Pineda, I’d be alright with it.
OMG… if I had to guess, I’d say Ackley, League, and Ichiro for Matt LaPorta.
Good thing you don’t have to guess.
Guess you couldn’t hint that sarcasm in there… so I’ll just lay it out for ya:
That comment was 100% sarcastic.
Thanks for clearing that up for us.
No sarcasm if Bill Bavasi was still the GM…
Mark Trumbo?
I was thinking the same thing.
That was my first thought. However, with League not being the target I doubt it would be Trumbo.
Good guess.
would the Angels trade w/in their own division?
I don’t think we know for sure since Dipito is so new. However, if I had to guess he seems like the type of GM that wouldn’t mind doing something like that. It’s really the old school GM’s that are opposed to it.
I wish the Jays had someone to give them for Paxton, that is expendable and fit the Mariners needs position wise, but we don’t.
Must be the Jays since no one has leaked their involvement yet (crazy reverse AA psychology)
Time for the King Felix speculation to the Yanks for Montero……
Personally, I’m guessing it involves Pineda.
Felix for Burnett
Dude, you got it!
Adam Jones returning??
is it sad how vague the word “impact” is in regards to the mariners?
Haha my thoughts as well
Brandon League for Mark Trumbo. Book it!
Interesting. Division rivals, but that deal could work.
It clearly says League is not part of the deal.
Just because it says that, doesn’t mean it’s 100% true…
Yeah, they might actually be trading for a relief pitcher.
JP Arencibia traded to the Mariners for Felix Hernandez and Dustin Ackley
young impact hitter, im going to assume he’s not a top prospect, but already raking in the majors….flipping yonder is foolish since rizzo is already traded, so probably not him…maybe the royals sold high on alex gordon? doubt it…i think heyward possibly, if the braves get a ton in return
I’m going to go out on a limb and say it’s Travis Snider from the Blue Jays
Seriously doubt it’s Heyward . We are looking to get OF power , not give it away .
jason heyward rite
Are we adding Michael Pineda? My pants are wet just thinking about our rotation…and the lack of power in the presumed OF (with or) without Heyward.
That’s my guess.
Hanley?
I wonder…
Adam Jones ?
Delmon for Figgins!
No way!
Figgins for Soriano more likely.
Do this. Figgins and most of Figgins’ salary!
My thoughts exactly. Edit: This was a reply to a “Please let it be Delmon Young” comment.
Thank you, I still saw this lol
Jesus Montero?
Rizzo from the Padres? He’s on the market.
Where have you been? He was traded to the Cubs last week.
Rizzo got traded to the Cubs for Andrew Cashner
Chipper Jones for Figgins
Well even if the Mariners are gonna get this “young impact hitter” they are still gonna suck
Yeah, they might as well sell the team.
And so do you chris, so do you
F5 F5 F5 F5..
“In completely unrelated news, Ken Griffey Jr announces his return to Seattle”
A press conference will be held as soon as Griffey wakes up from his nap.
I’d guess Franklin Gutierrez is involved.
Were going to have to wait intill Monday fro MLB Network to break it down but at least ESPN will tonight.
Soto for Saunders and so on? Paul Konerko for Prospects?
BJ Upton for Smoak and so on?
Pineda/Gutierrez/Figgy for Justin Upton
Andre Ethier
Felix to the Yankees for Montero and Banuelos in a huge blockbuster.
Overpayment by the Mariners.
Gerardo Parra? Reasonable guess
Tumbo
[Yankee fan mode activated] Figgins, Seager, Carp, and Peguero for Evan Longoria. It makes perfect sense for the Rays!
I’m gonna bet on a return to Seattle for Adam Jones.
Seth Smith?
Yankees fans: keep dreaming. Felix is not going to be traded. Pineda – maybe.
I would love to have Pineda. But it’s unrealistic to think the Mariners would trade either of them.
how unrealistic is it that it just happened. LOL @ U
Seth Smith . Colorado is trying to just give him away .
Mark Trumbo!
No clue.
Since Crasnick was told that its an impact bat and a significant trade I wonder how serious this could be….maybe Andrew McCutchen?
I was thnking the same Pineda Smoak + though if I’m the Pirates
Colby Rasmus? Just a hunch…
Please don’t be Jason Heyward.
Maybe Prado or BJ Upton
I could actually see a trade from the Braves stand point for Mike Carp . He’s LHed but still hits lefties well .
Pre-season Inter-division trades? Really people?……………
Interesting, so they’re giving up on Smoak and Carp?
Lind for much more than he’s worth. And, then the Jays announce they’ve signed Prince to a 5 year deal. 😉
Mike Morse back to Seattle for Gutierrez and somebody?
andrew mccutchen is the rumor in pittsburgh. he hasn’t signed a contract and one thing pittsburgh has is really good cf prospects.
It’s Pineda for Montero and some throw-ins
Word in Seattle its PIneda for Montero
Seth Smith.
Jay Buhner for Alec Guinness?!!!!!
Domonic Brown
I doubt the Yankees are involved or the Red Sox.
How about Billy Bulter for a pitcher from the M’s.
Maybe, even Hanley Ramirez. I just don’t see him travelling to Seattle.
To be honest, I can’t think of anyone else, especially that has a shot of being traded.
That’s because you’re oblivious.
Montero for Pineda
Heyman says it may involve Pineda and Montero…but then again it’s Jon Heyman
So you’re saying that it most likely doesn’t involve either Pineda or Montero?
Knowing Heyman, the trade probably doesn’t involve Seattle OR New York.
Pineda has to be worth more than Montero, if I were the Jays, I would offer Arencibia, A. Sanchez, and something for Pineda, I really do not want the Yankees to get him. Jays need pitching!
GregJohnsMLB Greg Johns
Trying to confirm report out of Dominican that #Mariners-#Yankeeson verge of trade involving Michael Pineda and Jesus Montero.
Dominic Brown
Hearing it’s Pineda and Montero in a deal.
Pineda for Montero!
Trying to confirm report out of Dominican that #Mariners-#Yankees on verge of trade involving Michael Pineda and Jesus Montero.
Domonic Brown
jack z is an idiot if he trades pineda for montero straight up
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Trying to confirm report out of Dominican that #Mariners-#Yankeeson verge of trade involving Michael Pineda and Jesus Montero.
At this point, any beisbol action makes me happy.
Ellsbury for Felix?
in our dreams
I don’t think there is any chance the Mariners trade Felix right now, if anything like that were to happen it would be Ellsbury for Pineda, but I don’t think it’s Boston. (and now it sounds like it really is New York)
Domonic Brown
Best not be Trumbo…
Jesus Montero for Pineda I’m reading.
Makes sense for Yanks, guess M’s have him catch and DH
This does not make any sense for the Mariners if it’s straight up.
How so? They have an excess of pitching prospects with a number 3 overall pick in the upcoming draft and need a bat.
Montero is an unproven player who is overhyped like most NY prospects. Pineda had a great rookie season.
Yup the yankees own ba and all scouts in general.
My thoughts exactly. Surely there would be more coming Seattle’s way in such a deal.
Few Guesses:
Gaby Sanchez
Logan Morrison
Jose Tabata
Brandon Belt
Ike Davis
In that order.
Sanchez is not an impact hitter in my opinion, plus the Marlins aren’t after Prince Fielder.
Lo Mo… maybe. Would the Marlins banish him to Seattle?
Tabata…I can’t see the Pirates giving up on him. He’s a pretty good OF’er
Belt??? Too Young
Ike Davis, I like! What is Smoak going to the NYM?
PS I was just told by someone that I am oblivious so what do I know? =P
yeah sf needs more pitching and giving away the little impact players they have. sounds like the 10′ a’s
This rumor has significant impact to this young offseason and to the hitter market.
Man, I’m going to be on edge until more info is revealed! DAMMIT!
Please be montero+ for felix…
This rumor is such a tease
I saw the headline on my phone (I never comment with it) and my first guess was either Pineda to the Yankees for Montero + or Pineda to the Red Sox for Middlebrooks +.
Travis Snider
Montero for Pineda. Baffled.
thats interesting involving Pineda
i honestly can’t recall a smart thing jack z has done over the past few years other than getting cliff lee for beans
You have a bad memory
Getting Iwakuma for peanuts? Jaso for a mediocre middle reliever? I’ll give you Figgins, but did anybody see that coming?
It’s Pineda for Montero
Former Seattle prospect, CF Adam Jones?
Certainly there are more players involved in this trade coming to Seattle. Straight up, it would be a terrible trade.
David Wright for a stake in the Mets ownership?
Just saw Heyman confirm Pineda/Montero deal. (if you call it “confirm.”) Very good trade for both teams if that’s the case.
I am surprised that the Yankees would do a deal with the Mariners, especially with the Cliff Lee trade debacle. I thought the Yankees were still mad to be honest.
NO, OVERPAYMENT FOR THE YANKEES. It couldn’t have been much more for Felix, maybe just bans/bets and some other pieces, like Nunez.
Well considering they aren’t willing to trade King Felix, it doesn’t really matter what his potential asking price would be.
Pineda and Montero
Maybe the Yankees think that Romine can be the backup or they are going to sign Varitek or bring back their other backup last year that was Injured.
For in Nunez/Joba and so on.
The M’s had better get more than just Montero, or get rid of Figgins’ contract
The yankees had better get more than Pineda… or at least dump part of burnett.
* kind of joking… but seriously thought the yankees could have gotten someone proven
Pineda for Montero would be an absolute steal for NY.. Seattle better have gotten something else in this
I’m not even taking a guess until we actually find out “young impact bat” is just too broad.
I like how everyone is speculating that its gonna be jesus montero, unless king felix is in the deal i doubt montero is on the move. With that being said i do believe that its probably a deal involving Franklin Gutierrez i read something about it being a typical AA deal and i believe thats gonna be the case and i also believe that it will be Travis Snider and though he’s had his struggles i think he has a very large upside to him id say.
Pineda has more value than Montero right now anyways. He had stellar full season in the majors while Montero is still a prospect and solely a DH at this point.
LOL at anyone saying the Yankees are going after Fielder now. They don’t have that much money to work with right now…
Chris Young for Pineda and Guiterrez?
CONFIRMED TRADE FROM MANY SOURCES:
Jesus Montero and Dante Bichette Jr for Micheal Pineda and PTBNL
If only the Mariners had taken Montero in the Cliff Lee deal instead of Smoak…
It’s not like Smoak is a bust yet. He’ll have this season to prove himself again at 1b. When he was healthy he put up some really good numbers last season.
Read this if your a day dreamer….
Billy Butler or Jesus Montero or Gerardo Parra or Mark Trumbo or Logan Morrison or Hanley Ramirez or Justin Upton or Yoenis Cespedes or Pedro Alvarez & Jose Tabata or Nick Markakis or B.J Upton or Mike Moustakas or Mike Trout or Chris Davis or Gaby Sanchez or David Wright or John Mayberry & Dominic Brown or Mike Morse or Drew Stubbs or I dunno…. we dont really have a clue. Come on Jack, land a monster catch!
Maybe Ryan Braun? Has he ashamed him self too much for the BrewCrew and they will sign Fielder instead?
Ichiro for Jim Thome and the rights to Jamie Moyer….