2 players the Seattle Mariners should keep and 2 they should trade

In a weak pitching market, the Mariners should capitalize on Emerson Hancock's value and flip him for offense

Fresh off a complete game shutout, Hancock's value may never be higher. The right-handed starting pitcher has failed to live up to his lofty expectations. Expected to be the leader of a three-headed monster of Hancock, Kirby, and Gilbert, the former Georgia Bulldog has struggled to prove he is much more than a back-end starter. This is still a valuable role on a contending team, but if we know one thing, it's that this team can develop pitching, and that they severely need offense.

While Hancock doesn't possess the same pedigree and value that he once did, he is still a valuable trade chip. There are quite a few teams out there (Baltimore, Cincinnati, Brewers) that could really look to bolster their pitching staff. Hancock has shown that he's ready for the big leagues, he just doesn't have a spot with the Mariners.

Hancock alone, won't net you an elite, controllable bat, but paired with a solid prospect, he could net you a solid bat with a year or two of club control. He could also be a tertiary piece in an even larger trade if necessary. There are many ways for the Mariners to go about acquiring offense and a lot of the teams that are looking for pitching, have a plethora of offense. This is absolutely something the Mariners and Jerry Dipoto need to capitalize on.