On Tuesday, Yahoo's Jeff Passan reported the Seattle Mariners are looking to shed payroll and are willing to discuss trade offers for right-hander James Paxton.
But what would it take for teams looking for starting pitching, including the Yankees, to pry Paxton from the Mariners? Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times has an idea:
Multiple MLB sources have said the Mariners are expected to be active in moving players and re-shifting the roster this offseason. Sources also said James Paxton, the Mariners' best starting pitcher, will be traded this offseason.