In this Mariners rumors and news update, Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik is drawing the ire of several rival team executives as we close in on the July 31st non-waiver trade deadline.
According to Jon Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, these high-ranking officials (speaking under condition of anonymity) indicate that Zduriencik's way of doing business is making it tough for deals to get done for other clubs:
To hear rival executives tell it, though, Zduriencik mostly has exasperated trade partners with his negotiating style while trying to guide the M’s to the postseason for the first time since 2001. Those executives say the Mariners frequently inquire on a number of players, only to shift direction when a deal appears within reach.
Such conduct is not unusual for teams navigating the complex trade market. But in numerous conversations, executives from other teams have singled out Zduriencik as one of the most difficult GMs in the sport with whom to do business. Zdurincik’s peers express frustration with his methods – and their complaints are not new.
In response to said complaints, Zdurincik told FOX Sports via email that his methodology of pulling in and out of trades is common throughout the industry at large.
The Mariners GM is reportedly unsigned past this season and has been rumored to be in jeopardy of losing his job if this year's stretch run doesn't go as planned.
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