We are finally in the midst of this year’s Spring Training schedule and Thursday, James Paxton (aka “The Big Maple”) turned in another good Grapefruit League start. Paxton was acquired from Seattle early in the offseason for prospect Justus Sheffield and two other minor leaguers.
It was the latest deal between the Yankees and Mariners, two teams who have had no problem swapping big and promising names over the years.
Here’s a look at the most notable transactions between the two franchises:
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30 Sep 2000: Jay Buhner #19 of the Seattle Mariners high fives Alex Rodriguez #3 as he moves to the dugout during the game against the Anaheim Angels at Edison Field in Anaheim, California.