Great trade for the Mariners. Morales was destined to be a star before he broke his leg in a freak accident. Even if he is just the Kendrys of last year it is a nice addition for Vargus who is a nice pitcher, but the Mariners have enough pitching to find another 3-4 starter. Tons of upside here and they still have all their assets for another bat.
I like this trade even more for Seattle since Vargas was very much a creation of Safeco Field (his home/away splits were terribly slanted) and his effectiveness might dim now that the Mariners are bringing the fences in a bit.
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