A FanSided Mock Trade: Mariners and Padres Make Shocking Trade

Mariners Trade: Why it works for San Diego

When talking about the deal with Friars On Base site expert Rylie Smith, she discussed how the trade for Haniger could help a Padres team in need of some offense.

"“A lot of trade rumors have suggested the Padres are looking to improve the outfield. For a while Profar was the best (he still is in a sense, but Mazara is hitting better now), and I think Haniger is a well enough hitter to line up well with guys like Profar and Mazara. The Padres need the offensive help, and Snell is kind of in a tricky spot with so many good pitchers on the Padres. I definitely think a trade like that would be both beneficial and realistic, we have Machado and Tatis for power hitters and recently, Abrams is showing he might become one too, so I think Haniger would fit in extremely well, where he’s not necessarily a slugger but would still help increase the overall performance of the lineup and the Padres wouldn’t have to spend a fortune on him.”"

When discussing the details of the trade, Smith agreed that a straight 1-for-1 deal makes the most sense.

"“I think that’s a good idea. I feel like the Padres like Snell well enough, but I don’t think they’d do much to keep him on the team considering he hasn’t been performing to the level he should be this season, especially with Musgrove entering FA and potentially leaving if he doesn’t get a good deal in San Diego. I personally think a straight 1 for 1 deal would be ok, mostly because of how Snell’s been this season compared to the other pitchers and the heavy focus on improving the outfield the lineup.”"