At first I didn't agree, but when you mention "packaging", if it means a creative trade where M's give up value to get value - like w/France or Castillo, it makes sense.
Remember though, Dipoto's initial job was to dig M's out of a mess in part caused by bad in-season trades. But it's true, except for Suarez, 2022 & 2023 off season FA position players signings haven't worked.
M's and farm system aren't "fine" when it comes to position players. Except for Crawford, and Kelenic, all regressed from '22. And part of the reason M's are "a few players short" is because they haven't developed MLB quality hitters in the minors.
The Mariners developed Julio, JK, Cal, and JP never did a thing anywhere but Seattle. The reason the lineup is short isn't development. Jerry has not acquired proven foundational hitters. Not once. That is the issue. That has to change, which is why the whole "just pay the freight" approach here.
At first I didn't agree, but when you mention "packaging", if it means a creative trade where M's give up value to get value - like w/France or Castillo, it makes sense.
Remember though, Dipoto's initial job was to dig M's out of a mess in part caused by bad in-season trades. But it's true, except for Suarez, 2022 & 2023 off season FA position players signings haven't worked.
M's and farm system aren't "fine" when it comes to position players. Except for Crawford, and Kelenic, all regressed from '22. And part of the reason M's are "a few players short" is because they haven't developed MLB quality hitters in the minors.
The Mariners developed Julio, JK, Cal, and JP never did a thing anywhere but Seattle. The reason the lineup is short isn't development. Jerry has not acquired proven foundational hitters. Not once. That is the issue. That has to change, which is why the whole "just pay the freight" approach here.