Seattle seems to be in the Manny market
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We're a little bit behind in covering the M's moves, especially with that all-important signing of Jose Guillen (pictured from 2004; AP photo) – boy that's going to take them to the Series – so we'll try to catch up.
According to the Times today, the M's have gotten involved in the Manny Ramirez sweepstakes. The M's are reportedly offering some prospects, but there have been other stories out of the Puget Sound about the M's shopping Richie Sexson.
There is also this piece from the P-I that the M's are still interested in Barry Zito.
I guess my take on this is don't get too excited. The market has gotten so expensive, I don't see the M's getting involved in the Zito sweepstakes, or even the Jason Schmidt derby. But Manny? Maybe, because it's all about trading talent, and Seattle has some in its minor league system.
What do you think? Would trading say Adam Jones, Jeff Clement, a young pitcher, whatever combination - and it would get expensive - for Manny be worth it? Would he fit in Seattle? Click in and let me know.