The Seattle Mariners are heading into the weekend hot off the best day they've had all year. Even before they dispatched the Los Angeles Angels in a wholly satisfying 4-2 win, they had closed a deal to acquire All-Star first baseman Josh Naylor.
And just like that, there's wind in the Mariners' sails.
Just for starters, the Naylor trade is exactly as big a deal as it seems. He's a huge upgrade at first base, and thus further strengthens a Mariners offense that is already among the 10 best in Major League Baseball at scoring runs.