Could the Mariners grab players from other teams who are out of minor league options?

With Opening Day just a few weeks away, the Mariners have some hard decisions to make, and trimming the Spring Training roster down to 26 means that some good players will be left off of the Opening Day roster. We have talked about position battles for the Mariners all offseason, but is there a chance the Mariners could take advantage of other teams' roster crunches?

MLB Trade Rumors posted an article showing every team's players without minor league options left, and there is a ton of talent on that list. If a player who is out of minor league options does not make the Major League roster, he must first clear waivers before being sent down. That often leads to trades which is right up the Mariners' sleeve. We all know Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander are not afraid to make a trade.

Some players on the MLBTR list have already signed a long-term deal, or the player is a lock to make the roster, but there is still a lot of talent that could be available via trade of a waiver claim. Mariners players out of minor league options include Luke Raley, Trent Thornton, Austin Voth, and Taylor Trammell. Raley and Voth are likely cemented in the 26-man roster, but the other guys will need a big showing this Spring to make the team.

As for the rest of the league, here are some players that could be available that the Mariners should take a hard look at. Most of these guys were former top prospects who just have not made an impact at the Major League level yet.