"This transaction has some already-realized, near-term impact on the Cubs, seeing as the Cardinals' sell-off is now even more substantial (they REALLY went for it, dealing Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray, and now Donovan). But there's potential for an even bigger impact on the Cubs with some very simple dot-connecting. One step at a time, though. Let's start with the actual deal."
"According to Jeff Passan, the Mariners are acquiring Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals in a three-team trade that also includes Tampa Bay. The Cardinals, of course, have been completely tearing down their roster all winter. And while Donovan may be the last big piece to go, he was the one everyone most expected to move. According to The Athletic's Katie Woo, who reported on this story today, "Roughly half the league showed varying levels of interest in Donovan throughout the early part of the winter...""
Free agents Luis Arraez and Eugenio Suarez signed with San Francisco and Cincinnati, respectively, shifting early infield market dynamics. Brendan Donovan was traded from the Cardinals to the Mariners in a three-team deal that also involved Tampa Bay, pending a physical. The Cardinals have aggressively dismantled their roster this winter, moving Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray, and Donovan. The Mariners pursued infield upgrades across two offseasons under trade-prone president Jerry Dipoto. The Rays' exact role and the return for Donovan remain unclear. The Giants' Arraez signing and the Red Sox's inactivity further shape remaining infield demand and potential implications for the Cubs.
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