Report: Mariners moving on from Trumbo
A rumored reunion between the Seattle Mariners and free-agent slugger Mark Trumbo appears to be no more.
The Mariners are moving on from Trumbo, according to a source, who said "several things would have to happen" for them to re-engage with the 30-year-old, who they viewed as an option at first base, reports ESPN's Jerry Crasnick
Trumbo played 96 games for the Mariners in 2015 before he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles as part of a deal for catcher Steve Clevenger.
Barring any change of plans, the Mariners plan to enter next season content to use a platoon of Danny Valencia and Dan Vogelbach at first, Crasnick notes.
As of Tuesday, the Mariners were reportedly involved in serious discussions with the power-hitting Trumbo - who lead the majors in home runs last season with 47 - but things seem to have cooled off.
His asking price appears to be $80 million, according to Jon Heyman of FanRagSports, who reports Trumbo does have suitors.
Trumbo has also received multiple contract offers from the Orioles, but a deal has yet to come to fruition. He's still in competition with Edwin Encarnacion, Mike Napoli, Chris Carter, and Adam Lind for jobs around baseball at either designated hitter or first base, although Trumbo could also play the outfield.
During the 2016 campaign, Trumbo slashed .256/.316/.533 and drove in 108 runs, earning his second career All-Star nod.