"Seattle's interest in Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan is no secret. They were linked to him last offseason and have been reported to be one of his most prominent suitors this winter. Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports that in addition to Donovan, the Mariners have had "ongoing" discussions with the Cardinals about left-handed reliever JoJo Romero throughout the winter. Seattle already added one southpaw arm for the bullpen, acquiring Jose A. Ferrer from the Nationals in December,"
"The veteran Hoerner's name has come up in trade speculation since the Bregman signing, though it seems unlikely a deal will actually come together. Chicago appears willing to listen as a matter of due diligence but would presumably need to be overwhelmed and receive substantial big league talent to trade Hoerner coming off a .297/.345/.394 season that saw him swipe 29 bases, win his second Gold Glove and finish sixth in the National League with 6.2 wins above replacement, per Baseball-Reference."
Seattle views Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan as its top trade target and has maintained ongoing discussions about left-handed reliever JoJo Romero. The Mariners added southpaw Jose A. Ferrer in December and have Gabe Speier as another lefty bullpen option. Seattle also has interest in Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner, though a Hoerner deal appears unlikely unless Chicago receives substantial big-league talent. Hoerner hit .297/.345/.394, stole 29 bases, won a second Gold Glove and totaled 6.2 WAR per Baseball-Reference. Recent high-profile moves around the league are accelerating infield and bullpen market activity.
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