"The Mariners plucked from the D-backs to jolt their offense just five months ago, acquiring corner infielders Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. They should do so again, this time for Marte, the star second baseman who can be had for the right return. The Mariners have a need for another bat, and Marte would represent a massive upgrade over merely re-signing Suarez or Jorge Polanco."
"Coming off a gut-wrenching loss in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, it's the perfect move to push the M's toward the first World Series berth in franchise history. And whether it's Cole Young, Michael Arroyo or Felnin Celesten, the Mariners might have enough young, promising middle infielders to satisfy the D-backs' likely desire for a Marte replacement without parting with Colt Emerson."
Baseball's winter meetings are approaching and several high-profile offseason moves remain possible. The New York Mets traded for Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers for Brandon Nimmo, and the Boston Red Sox added Sonny Gray to their pitching staff. The Arizona Diamondbacks should trade Ketel Marte to the Seattle Mariners, who previously acquired Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. Marte would provide a major offensive upgrade, slotting ahead of Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh and allowing Randy Arozarena to hit in the middle of the lineup. The move would create arguably the American League's best offense and complement a top pitching staff, increasing Seattle's World Series chances. The Mariners could offer young middle‑infield prospects such as Cole Young, Michael Arroyo, or Felnin Celesten to satisfy Arizona without trading Colt Emerson.
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