Could the Mariners Flip This Starting Pitcher to the Twins?

If I was going to acquire a starter from Seattle, I'd try to trade for Emerson Hancock.

Descalfini is not worth much trade value with a contract that is pretty much market rate. They can find a free agent with a similar projection for similar money (or less). That means he wouldn't be the target of the trade but could be useful to balance out money if they send Polanco to Seattle.

Could they.......yes, would they........maybe, should they......... The Twins.......no.  

Could the Dodgers flip Ohtani to the Twins?...... Yes, should they......... maybe, would they.......The Dodgers....... no.

DeSclafani, NO. I think Ryu would be a solid depth pickup and shouldn't cost close to 12mil. This team is in cost cutting mode and we shouldn't expect any signing of significance. Low level for depth. 

I'd vote no on that one.

I thought about this too after the trade and it just doesn't work for the Twins to get him.  They would need to trade Polanco to offset the salary and that right there should tell you no.  because of all the risk you mentioned above and the loss of Polanco.  We would need more to complete the trade.  I am hoping the Twins sign someone like Ryu to a contract.  We almost had him before.  but if we are going to sign an aging starter who is more of a number 4-5 then I would want Ryu and save the talent and trade Polanco for something else.  back to the topic at hand.  no on Desclafani unless the cost is minimal with cash coming back to help cover part of his contract.  now Seattle is probably saying no.

The Mariners are unlikely to shop Anthony DeSclafani, who provides depth behind the Seattle's well-regarded rotation.

In terms of depth, Seattle has effectively swapped out one year of nine-year MLB veteran Marco Gonzales at $12.25 million for one year of nine-year MLB veteran Anthony DeSclafani at $12 million.

59 minutes ago, harmony55 said:

The Mariners are unlikely to shop Anthony DeSclafani, who provides depth behind the Seattle's well-regarded rotation.

In terms of depth, Seattle has effectively swapped out one year of nine-year MLB veteran Marco Gonzales at $12.25 million for one year of nine-year MLB veteran Anthony DeSclafani at $12 million.

The Mariners would definitely trade DeSclafani. If they want another depth starter they can acquire one just as good (or possibly better) for the same price in free agency. If I was Seattle and could dump DeSclafani, add James Paxton and save $4M I would do that in a heartbeat.

I think it is funny how this poster keeps talking about how Seattle is "unlikely to trade" their players when Jerry DiPoto is known for trading anyone and everyone. His nickname is the "high volume trader".

Last I heard dipoto  had said he wasn't trading any starting pitchers after trading Ray  to subtract payroll ...

But  it's an interesting thought on desclafani , let's wait until spring training is just about to start and see if Seattle has added that infielder they are looking for or our front office has pulled a miracle  out of there hat ...

Keep rubbing you rabbit's foot ...

Had a bad fall that required brain surgery on 12/12.   Did I miss anything?

50 minutes ago, DJL44 said:

The Mariners would definitely trade DeSclafani. If they want another depth starter they can acquire one just as good (or possibly better) for the same price in free agency. If I was Seattle and could dump DeSclafani, add James Paxton and save $4M I would do that in a heartbeat.

I think it is funny how this poster keeps talking about how Seattle is "unlikely to trade" their players when Jerry DiPoto is known for trading anyone and everyone. His nickname is the "high volume trader".

And his name is Jerry Dipoto with a lower-case p.

In a world where Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas, Jack Flaherty, Seth Lugo and Lucas Giolito land AAV salaries of at least $14 million, Scott Boras is unlikely to have James Paxton sign for less than $10 million annually.

42 minutes ago, MABB1959 said:

Had a bad fall that required brain surgery on 12/12.   Did I miss anything?

 

I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad you made it through though.

But no you haven't missed much. I'm thinking the same thing must have happened to Falvine since they have done next to nothing this offseason. 

Clevinger is still out there, ain't he?

I wouldn't be opposed to taking a flyer on Trevor Bauer either.  Make the Twinks the Mlb answer to the old Oakland Raiders.

No, not him. Go the free agent route.

There are enough “No”s I don’t need to add my No that I said I would not to the  pile of “No”s already

oops I did it again 

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Not interested in veteran 4/5 starters.  If they won't spend to add a free agent pony up some trade value and get someone with 3/2 upside. 

It will hurt to trade one but there is a massive infield jam.  Lee/ Julien/ Polanco/ Martin/ Kiriloff/ Miranda/ Farmer/ Gordon/ Castro all have to get worked in somewhere in an infield that already has Correa/ Lewis as long term cornerstones.  Turn some of that surplus into pitching.

No way.

Hard pass!

How bout we take a chance on sending Polanco for Desclafini along with Jonatan Clase?  I might take that chance.  I don't see any other possible deal here.  Not real high on Desclafini and as someone else commented earlier, he has the same scare features as Mahle and Paddock.  The only saving grace would be Clase, a switch hitting speedy OF prospect with building power upside.  Helps Seattle with their infield and Minnesota with an outfielder that can hit from the right side of the plate.(both sides actually)

I think DeSclafini is the only starter they would move short of being blown away. They don’t have the depth to trade someone in their starting rotation.

I don’t think a Polanco plus prospects package gets them to move one anyone from their rotation. Do the Twins want Gilbert? Offer Royce Lewis. Do they want Miller or Woo? Offer Brooks Lee and hope the Mariners believe in his readiness. I wouldn’t do those deals.

No more starters who don't strike guys out. Just stop getting them. 

If you're going to absorb salary, absorb Haniger, since if he's healthy he has utility. Plus That increases the talent you can get with him. 

Anthony D even when healthy is a luck based pitcher, and that's not worth absorbing salary for. 

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.

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.