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Hendu Style · 12-23-2018, 05:18 PM

Mariners Trade Eaton to Rays for Haniger
Swap also includes prospects, cash

by Ryan Divish, Seattle Times

In a move that is a clear indication that the Mariners are throwing in the towel for 2020, the team sent veteran outfielder Adam Eaton on Saturday to Tampa Bay in a trade that will reunite Mitch Haniger with his former teammates in Seattle.

Eaton had reportedly grown frustrated in his short time as a Mariner, as Seattle currently holds the worst record in baseball (13-32). The move sends him to Tampa Bay, where the Rays are 21-23. Eaton was third on the team in batting average (.282) and is tied for second in the American League with 3 triples.

"All I ever wanted to do this year was compete for a spot in the playoffs," said Eaton by phone to the Seattle Times. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to do that with the Rays."

The Mariners also sent pitching prospect Max Povse to Tampa Bay, and the expectation is the Rays will immediately promote him to the Majors. Povse started the year in Triple-A Tacoma for Seattle, going 4-0 in 10 appearances this season. In return, the Mariners receive Haniger and former first-round draft pick Brendan McKay.

"Great times in Seattle," wrote Haniger to the Seattle Times via text. "Can't wait to play in T-Mobile Park again."

Haniger has appeared in 36 games this season, batting .223 for the Rays as a fourth outfielder. He could end up taking Eaton's vacated spot in left field, or return to right field, though that spot is currently occupied by Taylor Motter, who is batting .290 this season after batting a career-high .289 in 62 games last season. The most appealing part of the trade package could be 24 year-old prospect Brendan McKay. He went 4-3 with a 4.76 ERA in eight starts for the Rays' Double-A affiliate in Montgomery, and was Baseball America's #11 prospect in 2019, though he has failed to find his way to Triple-A.

"We have high hopes for Brendan," Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto said during a teleconference call with the media. "He's got two great pitches and is working on his changeup. He's maybe a year away from making it to the big leagues. He could be a future ace for us."

The Mariners also agreed to take on $4.3 million of Eaton's remaining salary in the deal.

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Hendu Style All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,450	Mariners Trade Eaton to Rays for Haniger Mariners Trade Eaton to Rays for Haniger Swap also includes prospects, cash by Ryan Divish, Seattle Times In a move that is a clear indication that the Mariners are throwing in the towel for 2020, the team sent veteran outfielder Adam Eaton on Saturday to Tampa Bay in a trade that will reunite Mitch Haniger with his former teammates in Seattle. Eaton had reportedly grown frustrated in his short time as a Mariner, as Seattle currently holds the worst record in baseball (13-32). The move sends him to Tampa Bay, where the Rays are 21-23. Eaton was third on the team in batting average (.282) and is tied for second in the American League with 3 triples. "All I ever wanted to do this year was compete for a spot in the playoffs," said Eaton by phone to the Seattle Times. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to do that with the Rays." The Mariners also sent pitching prospect Max Povse to Tampa Bay, and the expectation is the Rays will immediately promote him to the Majors. Povse started the year in Triple-A Tacoma for Seattle, going 4-0 in 10 appearances this season. In return, the Mariners receive Haniger and former first-round draft pick Brendan McKay. "Great times in Seattle," wrote Haniger to the Seattle Times via text. "Can't wait to play in T-Mobile Park again." Haniger has appeared in 36 games this season, batting .223 for the Rays as a fourth outfielder. He could end up taking Eaton's vacated spot in left field, or return to right field, though that spot is currently occupied by Taylor Motter, who is batting .290 this season after batting a career-high .289 in 62 games last season. The most appealing part of the trade package could be 24 year-old prospect Brendan McKay. He went 4-3 with a 4.76 ERA in eight starts for the Rays' Double-A affiliate in Montgomery, and was Baseball America's #11 prospect in 2019, though he has failed to find his way to Triple-A. "We have high hopes for Brendan," Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto said during a teleconference call with the media. "He's got two great pitches and is working on his changeup. He's maybe a year away from making it to the big leagues. He could be a future ace for us." The Mariners also agreed to take on $4.3 million of Eaton's remaining salary in the deal. __________________ Catch me on Twitch.tv as Dr. Dynastic (drdynastic) Previous OOTP Dynasties: SimNation Fictional Universe (est. 1889) This is Oakland A's Baseball Beane Counting: The Oakland A's