The Mariners probably entered this winter convinced that the random string of transactions needed to clear the Haniger market to their advantage was just not realistic. And yet, just 3 days from Christmas, that is exactly what has happened.
Yesterday, one of the best fits in the Haniger market used some of their limited funds to sign a pitcher. And when the Chicago White Sox committed $55 million to Dallas Keuchel, it left their biggest need remaining in right field.
Yes, the Sox did trade for Nomar Mazara but anybody with a brain will tell you that does almost nothing to move the needle in a suddenly open AL Central.