The Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks clearly have an open line of communication.
In July, the Mariners acquired Josh Naylor in a trade with the Diamondbacks, then less than a week later, Eugenio Suarez followed the same path from Arizona to Seattle.
That could actually point to yet another move this offseason.
ESPN's Alden Gonzalez proposed Wednesday that the Mariners should trade with the Diamondbacks to add Ketel Marte.
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Marte is a popular name in trade rumors this winter. He's still got a sizable contract, and he isn't getting any younger. But his current talent level is still immense.
"They should do so again, this time for Marte, the star second baseman who can be had for the right return," Gonzalez writes. "The Mariners have a need for another bat, and Marte would represent a massive upgrade over merely re-signing Suarez or Jorge Polanco. Marte would slide in perfectly ahead of fellow All-Stars Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh, allowing Randy Arozarena to join Naylor in the middle of the lineup and giving Seattle arguably the best offense in the American League -- to pair with what is likely the best pitching staff.
"Coming off a gut-wrenching loss in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, it's the perfect move to push the M's toward the first World Series berth in franchise history. And whether it's Cole Young, Michael Arroyo or Felnin Celesten, the Mariners might have enough young, promising middle infielders to satisfy the D-backs' likely desire for a Marte replacement without parting with Colt Emerson."
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The Mariners haven't had a lot of periods in their history where it's been clear that they should go for it.
But it's clear right now that they should go for it.
Trading for Marte would be a move that certainly qualifies. Even if he falls off eventually, he would likely be a huge contributor for at least the next couple of seasons. And that's what Seattle would want from him if a trade like this did indeed come to fruition.
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