The Seattle Mariners are looking to add a catcher by the MLB trade deadline to help boost their chances at making a run towards the postseason, and they've had preliminary talks with the Atlanta Braves about acquiring A.J. Pierzynski, according to Fox Sports' Jon Morosi:
Sources: Mariners and Braves discussed deal involving A.J. Pierzynski, but he's not the catcher Seattle is close to acquiring. @FOXSports
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 15, 2015
Pierzynski is batting .283 with six home runs and 30 RBIs in 60 games this season.
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