Could the Mariners Flip This Starting Pitcher to the Twins?

[tony&rodney]

18 hours ago, harmony55 said:

Two Seattle podcasters (Marine Layer Podcast) say the Mariners should give away the $12 million contract of righthander Anthony DeSclafani and then pursue Cy Young winner Blake Snell, who reportedly wants to pitch in Seattle.

 

Just giving away DeSclafani and signing Blake Snell would be a brilliant move by Seattle and improve their odds of gaining a seat in the postseason. Do it Dipoto.

[Rosterman]

Nope. Would pass. Age. Salary. Isn't Matt Shoemaker still out there?

[nicksaviking]

Why would the Twins trade for a guy who's got no business being in their rotation while enabling an AL Central rival more flexibility to sign a free agent who could beat them in the playoffs?

There is no reason for the Twins to trade for or sign a #5 starter. #5 starters shouldn't be guaranteed a rotation spot and that's pretty much what you're doing when you pay 12M or give up prospect equity for a pitcher. If you want depth, sign this year's Dallas Keuchel or Aaron Sanchez and stash them in St. Paul until you need them. They're rarely any worse than the Happs, Shoemakers, Bundys and Archers.

Or more preferably, trade for an actual top of the rotation starter.

[Riverbrian]

The Happ's, Shoemakers, Bundys and Archers.

Signing pitchers like that

Is a neon sign letting everyone know that you have failed to develop pitching.