SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 09: Mitch Haniger #17 of the Seattle Mariners laps the bases alongside Jared Walsh #20 of the Los Angeles Angels after hitting a grand slam. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
Yeah, some of you are going to be upset. “Don’t trade Mitch, he’s too valuable. Clubhouse leader. 1.5 years control. We love Haniger” Guess what, I really enjoy having him on the Mariners as well. However, the Braves are in the playoff hunt as well, and could really use an outfielder.
In a way, Jerry Dipoto is like Bill Belichick. What I mean is that he is more likely to get rid of a guy a year early, than he is to wait until the last minute to trade him.