4 moves the Mariners could make to go all-in and become World Series favorites

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Vladimir Guerrero feels like a perfect fit. The former MVP runner up is having one of his best seasons yet, even though Toronto has fallen out of the race. At just 25, Guerrero is hitting .296 with an OPS of .846 and 20 home runs. His Savant page is smothered in red, with a 98th percentile exit velocity and hard hit rate to go along with just a 15.8% strikeout rate.

His ability to play both 1st and 3rd base make him extremely valuable at two spots of need for Seattle. Speaking of need, there may not be a better match for a trade in baseball than between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle. The Blue Jays are about to see their entire roster of catchers hit free agency, and that position is arguably their most shallow in the minors. This team is in desperate need for a catcher, and Seattle could provide that. There are few prospects in baseball that may be more valuable to Toronto than Harry Ford, but what else will be needed to sway a franchise that doesn’t want to trade their best and most beloved player?

In a projected trade, I'd have Guerrero coming to Seattle in exchange for Harry Ford, Michael Arroyo and a lottery ticket prospect. That's two top 100 prospects and two guys that fit positions that are unclear going forward for Toronto, as the Bo Bichette situation seems close to a separation this winter.

The deal makes too much sense, but alas, Toronto seems hell bent on trying to keep Guerrero in Toronto long term. I believe Vladdy will be traded, just in the winter. If I’m wrong, and Vladdy ends up in Seattle, look out! If the Mariners were to complement their historic pitching staff with Randy Arozarena, Jazz Chisholm and Vladimir Guerrero Jr, then they will have a true championship contender ready to rock.