Seattle Mariners secret weapon in trade talks could be Tuivailala

We know what Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto has said about this off-season being a tame one for Seattle. But we also know a leopard can’t change his spots. But with few MLB players with good value to deal, how can he add value to his franchise?

Well, the answer is quite simple but is often overlooked by Mariners fans… or any fan base for that matter. We typically think of trades as being a big leaguer for a minor leaguer or a big leaguer for a big leaguer. But trades can also include an MLB piece and a prospect for just a prospect. Basically, teams can add a “sweetener” to their offer to land a player they want or to off-load a big contract.

But for a team like the Mariners who are rebuilding and…