Josh Naylor is a Mariner

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The problem IS that they actually give him AB's. We don't need DMo & Mastrobouni for that. Mastrobouni at least understands what his limits are. A man has got to know his limitations.
Ya I have been saying that for a couple years now. Just because a guy is good at something, it doesn't men you have to expand his role. M's do that too much.
 

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Yeah. To add a decent player for a playoff push with *possibly* the inside track to resign him seems worth more than a couple of bags of chips. I don't know much about these things, but it sure seems like the M's scored big on this one.

I agree. For all the bashing I do of Dipoto (and he's earned every bit of it, imo), this is a fantastic deal for the M's. Great job on this one Jerry.
 

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I agree. For all the bashing I do of Dipoto (and he's earned every bit of it, imo), this is a fantastic deal for the M's. Great job on this one Jerry.
But I do agree with @NoGain that it seems a bit light especially with a week left to take offers. Jerry did work for them so maybe he still has some photos he used to 'persuade' them.
 

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I agree. For all the bashing I do of Dipoto (and he's earned every bit of it, imo), this is a fantastic deal for the M's. Great job on this one Jerry.
Naylor was a target in the off-season & DiBozo dropped the ball, letting him go to AZ. They always do this, screw up the off season & then try to scramble at the last minute. Just imagine if we had Naylor all year instead of going cheap with Tellez. DiBozo still needs another significant everyday player upgrade (not a scrub like Ryan McMahon) & 1-2 Major League caliber relievers.
 

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I'm just trying to find the downside of this deal. LOL Even if he leaves.
There really isn't one. Even if one or both of those guys becomes an All-Star and Naylor walks after the season, it is a great deal. There is always risk, but this was worth any future result. The credibility alone that we showed we are willing to add high caliber talent will help us in the future.
 
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There really isn't one. Even if one or both of those guys becomes an All-Star and Naylor walks after the season, it is a great deal. There is always risk, but this was worth any future result. The credibility alone that we showed we are willing to add high caliber talent will help us in the future.
OMG! I'm terrified about losing our #13 and #16 prospects for a proven .275 hitter to help us make a playoff push and add little buzz to the season.
 
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I'm desperately trying to heal my wounded Mariner heart. It's been screaming NOW! for so long.
 

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Feels a lot like the Arozarena trade from last season. Got a really good veteran bat for not a lot.

Looking at his stats, he is everything the M’s need. Contact hitter, doesn’t strike out a lot and walks. Was a bit surprised he’s only at 1 WAR, is his fielding that bad?

Either way nice acquisition.
 
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