Jean Segura trade

CuntWaffle said:

Walker sucks. He has one good month a season. He's also a huge pussy.

Ketel is way too inconsistent right now. He might get a little better but I don't think much. Players like Kris Bryant, Mike Trout, and Bryce Harper have showed if you are going to be an all star caliber player you can do it from the get go.

This was a trade the old Mariners would have made a few years ago from the other side. Trade a veteran who is hitting his stride and already really good for a couple prospects with "high ceiling" who never pan out to what people think they will become.

Mariners need to win NOW. Cruz and Cano are in their mid 30s and Seager/Felix aren't getting younger either. Get rid of guys you think could be good in 2-3 years for ones who are good now.

Jean Segura is basically the counterpoint to that argument.

I like the deal and I think Marte sucks, but I don't think young players who struggle necessarily means they won't get it together.

dhdawg said:

I'm thinking @Tequilla will come out against it because of what he thinks about marte. and we'll disagree

This is the kind of trade that I could get behind for Marte ... Segura can be a difference maker at the top of the order ... he's had 2 good/great years and 2 brutal years ... if he is what he was last year a great deal

My Marte comments were largely because I hated the idea of Zack Cozart who didn't do anything for me

The comments about needing a SP are ultimately what will determine how great of a trade this is ... the Mariners desperately need a reliable SP to replace Walker and get Kuma pushed down the pecking order

They need to spend for a reliable SP option if possible ... lack of minor league depth at SP is troubling