Fansided · Dec 3, 2025
ESPN's enticing Mariners trade pitch could unfortunately be at odds with reality
Mariners fans can picture Marte back in Seattle already, but Arizona’s pitching wish list and a crowded infield pipeline make this reunion a serious long shot.
Philadelphia Phillies v Arizona Diamondbacks | Chris Coduto/GettyImagesESPN’s latest Winter Meetings thought experiment is catnip for Seattle Mariners fans: pry Ketel Marte away from Arizona and drop him into Seattle’s infield for a second tour. On paper, Alden Gonzalez is absolutely right. That kind of move is exactly the sort of shove that could push the M’s from Game 7 heartbreak into their first-ever World Series berth.