Per Phil Rogers, formerly of the Chicago Tribune, the Mariners are taking a look at the White Sox as a potential trade partner. The White Sox have an overabundance of young and veteran relievers who have impressed in the Cactus League. There’s no point in keeping them all, making the Sox a prime trade candidate with the limping Mariners.
Despite adding two relievers with Major League experience in as many days, the Mariners are looking for something more substantial. Phelps, acquired last year from Miami, was expected to be the crutch of the M’s bullpen. While they still have a really good ‘pen, the Mariners would like to find a replacement for Phelps’ seeming reliability.