Mariners Rumors: Trading with the Cubs for Kris Bryant

Mariners Trade 2: Moore to make it happen

This is a trade that I could see happening if the Mariners were committed to a France/Long combo at second. Or, if they had something else in the works to bring in a second baseman in a separate trade.

Williamson has been making waves this year, dominating the competition in Everett with an insane strikeout rate (17.1K/9), before struggling a bit in Arkansas. At 23, he only has 60 innings in the minors, and projects to be a mid-tier starter in the majors. 6’6″ and lefty with 95 mph heat and a big curve is what every team wants, and Dipoto could make him sound amazing in a trade.

Dylan Moore could take on a super-utility role for the Cubs, as he is under team control through the 2024 season. He’s struggled with contact a bit but still gets on base often because of a 10.0% walk rate. He’s shown the talent to be a .250/20 HR/20 SB player, he just needs to get more consistent. His ceiling is likely in the realm of Tampa Bay Ben Zobrist.

Carter Bins could provide backup down the line for Wilson Contreras. If the team decided to let him go after 2022, when he becomes a free agent, Bins could even make a play for the team then. It’s more likely he fills the minors as a solid guy for a few years before becoming a backup big leaguer for Chicago. Fielding is his calling card, so he could make for a solid big leaguer when his number is called. Honestly, he could be a Zunino-style player. Swing and miss, power, and fielding.