2 trade proposals for the Mariners to make a blockbuster type move for Isaac Paredes

As the trade deadline approaches and teams continue to fight back and forth for their chance at a playoff berth, many have moved from sellers to now, contenders. Teams that have a lot of interesting trade chips like the Astros, Cubs, and Diamondbacks have gone on a hot stretch before the All-Star break and find themselves in a good position to add a key piece or two to make a playoff push.

While the number of playoff teams are crowded, a few teams have already signaled their willingness to sell and look to acquire more controllable, cheaper assets. Teams like the Marlins and Rays have already made moves for fairly valuable players and will likely remain very active throughout the rest of the month.

2 trade proposals for the Mariners to make a blockbuster type move for Isaac Paredes

One team that has been long rumored with the Mariners is the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays are a team that is never in a true sell mode, and never commits to going all-in and buying, thus making them one of the most interesting trade partners. They have signaled a slightly more aggressive sell-mode this year and they will likely be on connection with a number of teams as they have a few names that could be key pieces for teams looking to make a deep playoff run.