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Mariners Rumors: Trading with the Yankees for Jordan Montgomery

By Christopher O'Day

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 03: Jordan Montgomery #47 of the New York Yankees in action against the New York Mets during a game at Yankee Stadium on July 3, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 03: Jordan Montgomery #47 of the New York Yankees in action against the New York Mets during a game at Yankee Stadium on July 3, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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Mitch Haniger of the Seattle Mariners hits a grand slam.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 09: Mitch Haniger #17 of the Seattle Mariners laps the bases alongside Jared Walsh #20 of the Los Angeles Angels after hitting a grand slam. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Mariners Trade 2: Selling to the Yankees

Clarke Schmidt. He’s been on the IL for the Yankees, and they’ve been waiting on him to come back this season. However, if there is no longer a push for pitching, then you could make sure that he gets back to 100% health. If the Mariners decide to wait out this season and go for the playoffs in 2022, this could be the trade for them.

Schmidt becomes a great piece for the Mariners, especially if Paxton isn’t able to come back, or doesn’t come back for the Mariners. Schmidt/Dunn/Gilbert/Kikuchi/Flexen/Gonzales is a wonderful six-man rotation for the team, and that’s not even counting Sheffield or Hancock, possibly.

Josh Smith and Trevor Hauer both provide future infield depth for the Mariners, which is something that they need. Both of them have a bit of utility ability as well. Smith is sort of like Dylan Moore, with the ability to turn out a 20-20 season, but with a bit better hit tool. Hauer could be of the Willie Bloomquist/Mark McLemore type, where they can play about anywhere.

The Yankees, in turn, would get Haniger. He instantly would help them out in the outfield, providing another bat for them, and depth in the lineup. With control through the 2022 season, he is more than a short-term rental, giving them help throughout a minimum of 1.5 seasons.

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