After what has been the busiest off-season day for the Mariners that I can remember, Jerry Dipoto spoke with reporters on a 15-minute conference call. Here are the highlights.
What prompted him to trade Mark Trumbo for a second time
"I actually told Mark Trumbo when I talked to him today, 'Please do not take this the wrong way.' I like Mark Trumbo, he's a wonderful guy and I think he has a lot of skill that he brings to the table. There's a reason for everything.
The first time I moved him, in 2013 when we were in Anaheim, we simply needed pitching.