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Are we buyers or sellers at the deadline this year?
Simple question but it feels like a hard one to actually answer. We're basically a .500 team so far. We're 5 games away from a wild card spot, so not insurmountable at this point in the season but not super close either. Do we go try to trade for a big piece that puts us into the race? Or do we sell? It isn't like we need a complete teardown, that's not what I'm asking about. But we do have several veterans who will be free agents next year who we might be able to move, though only one, Teoscar, would have any real value. So what do you guys say, throw minor league value into a potential run when we're playing .500 ball, or try to grab some value by trading Teoscar and a couple underperforming vets?
The Mariners’ 2023 draft class, broken down by player types
Just a really good breakdown of the players we drafted a couple days ago by type. You get a good sense of the kinds of players the organization likes.
https://www.lookoutlanding.com/2023/7/12/23792107/mariners-mlb-draft-class-2023-player-types-high-school-preps-college-sleepersOpen linkView original on lemmy.world'Come to Seattle!': Mariners fans pitch Ohtani during ASG
Not that he will, but at least we're doing our part to entice him.
Mariners select Ohio HS infielder Colt Emerson with 22nd pick
I know nothing about this prospect, but it is interesting to see us go after another high school bat.
An SI article about the dirty play yesterday by Chas McCormick of the Astros
Pretty ridiculous honestly. Surprised he didn't get ejected, which is usually the penalty for this kind of intentional interference at first base. Wouldn't be surprised if this series gets chippy starting tonight.

