Reacting To The Mariners Trading For ALL-STAR Outfielder Randy Arozarena

The Mariners have made the first big splash of the trade deadline, and a very important one, acquiring Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays. We react to the trade (including some celebrating), while also breaking down the acquisition and what it could do for the Mariners contention window.
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[@wyattgardner2742]

When I first started listening to you guys I thought to myself they aren't as good as locked on. But after awhile it's apparent you guys are the real deal. Stay animated, is very entertaining!

[@MarineLayerPod]

Thanks man! Appriciate you listening

[@steveirving1245]

So thankful this came earlier. Now releasing France makes more sense. I knew they had to have something in the works. But this is only one piece, we need more still. But one hell of a start to close out strong and make the playoffs lets hope! #SeaUsRise

[@MarineLayerPod]

Great start!! But have to do more

[@TheBrendanDonovanTrade]

Here we fucking go boys.

[@MarineLayerPod]

Let’s go!!

[@AnthonyMartinezmartinez2]

​@@MarineLayerPodThe Astros are the mariners Daddy!!!!!!! Hahaha!!!!!! Cry harder!!!!!!

[@kingryry.]

@@AnthonyMartinezmartinez2 bro has to comment this just to try for people to think Astros are good, they suck 😂

[@AnthonyMartinezmartinez2]

@@kingryry. 7 straight ALCS. Stay mad baby girl.

[@kingryry.]

@@AnthonyMartinezmartinez2 not this year

[@Northstarisforlife07]

If not analytically a great trade which it is. Mariners have club control for 2 years and the former Ray is hitting over .290 as of late. Randy Arozarena at the least injects life and energy to this squad who’s looked like the Walking Dead last month. I hope that this is just the start of a few more acquisitions. Ms need Julio to heal quicker as well and this ship can be turned around. Ain’t over till it’s actually over.

[@aaroncostello8812]

"We signed Parkman! We signed Parkman!!" Yes, I feel like Randy Quaid's character in "Major League 2". 😂

[@jameswelch82]

Holy hell I can feel the misery finally start to melt away. Let's fuckin go.

[@MarineLayerPod]

That makes all of us!!

[@AnthonyMartinezmartinez2]

​@@MarineLayerPodImagine never winning a World Series.

[@GageHoefs-j6l]

My mental health has become slightly better. A full recovery from depression will occur with 2 more bats and a reliever.

[@MarineLayerPod]

🫡🫡

[@Mirt.55]

Fangraphs had Hopkins higher at 7# prospect for mariners

[@johnpierce4833]

That’s Star Wars reference was spot on , fucking hilarious 😂

[@zayuhhhhhh]

Let’s go Boys!!!!

[@MarineLayerPod]

Let’s gooo!!

[@AnthonyMartinezmartinez2]

​@@MarineLayerPodThe mariners are a ringless franchise.

[@Creech138]

Best mariners pod all time

[@MarineLayerPod]

You’re the man!!

[@georgel3552]

Excited again! The past 2 weeks have been painful. I can’t wait until Julio returns. I’m still hoping Poland and graver bounce back too.

[@MarineLayerPod]

Absolutely!! Well said

[@coolbreeze4249]

Poland lmao

[@georgel3552]

@@coolbreeze4249polanco is bouncing back so far.

[@mikeyb178]

I’ll be more convinced if the Mariners pull a “But wait, there’s more”.

[@MarineLayerPod]

They absolutely still have to do more

[@meganb.2249]

@@MarineLayerPod I want Haniger gone.

[@Azeria]

18:37 Lyle actually did have both; the trades were Mike Baumann from the Nats and Mike Baumann to the Giants lmao

[@ricardorincon2083]

From the Orioles *

[@Azeria]

@@ricardorincon2083 oh of course it was my bad, I think I had Nats in my brain because of Robles.

[@MarineLayerPod]

🫡🫡

[@mikewolfe7916]

If we can get 2 more bats for a deal like that we're set. Let's gooooo!

[@thamosesda5868]

I'm still waiting for that aircraft carrier from Toronto.

[@MarineLayerPod]

👀

[@Visher]

That would be huge. I don't know if it's worth the 3-5 top prospects though. But it would sure be fun to watch Randy, Jrod, Vlad, Robles all playing together...

[@Scott23Dawgs]

This is a good beginning we need lot still but 4 day's left let's go get another bat to help

[@MarineLayerPod]

Agreed!

[@mattskrabak5496]

And after randy they go get a solid bullpen arm in garcia pretty soild additions so far. I want vladdy, diaz , a 1b in general

[@urbansmokes]

Ironic how he was heavily considered as an option last offseason, but instead we picked up other players I won’t mention.Oh well, still an exciting start. If we can secure a platoon bat or two, one star hitter & bullpen security, I’ll take back writing off the team this season lol.

[@MarineLayerPod]

Awesome trade!! But still more to be done before the deadline

[@urbansmokes]

@@MarineLayerPod yes indeed. A lot of potential upside, & really optimistic the more I dove into the details. Really looking like the FO is gearing up to go make another acquisition splash or two. We have the budget cushion/pieces available. Fingers crossed. 🤞

[@gaberobison680]

We still need a 1B. I don’t know Locklear well but I don’t want to trust a prospect at a premium offense position when we NEED offense

[@jackcooper4936]

More, Mooooooore, Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooore!

[@MarineLayerPod]

Absolutely!

[@flickoftheswitch1054]

Just wondering how long it takes for Jarrett DeHart to ruin Randy's swing.

[@yoyo-jc5qg]

we're all-in baby! lets trade the fuckin farm yeeeah except lazaro ... i like lazaro 😆

[@bigjared8946]

He's no Ryan Langerhans but I think he might do.

[@GL0CKF0RTY]

If you zoom in and only look at his last 80 ABs he's a super star!! Ignore his other 270 ABs though 😂 mariners fans coping hard with this one

[@jamescutler8055]

a 211 hitter fits right in with this lineup of sub 240 hitters....;)

[@MarineLayerPod]

Check his numbers the last 2 months

[@AnthonyMartinezmartinez2]

​​@@MarineLayerPodThe mariners are a poverty franchise with zero rings.

[@jamescutler8055]

@@MarineLayerPod So after the last 2 months he is at 211........what the hell was he at before that?

[@StarcadianK]

FIRST. LET"S GO BABYYYYYY!!!

[@MarineLayerPod]

Some MF’er named Randy!!

[@AnthonyMartinezmartinez2]

​@@MarineLayerPodImagine never winning a pennant.

[@StarcadianK]

@@MarineLayerPod Randy! Randy!! Randy!!!

[@hoanpham4545]

They traded for Baumann and traded Baumann in separate trades.

[@meganb.2249]

19:52 Uhh why would we want Nico Hoerner? The man is a discount David Fletcher with the bat. I'd rather have David Fletcher. :P

[@bucsskullganginhouse]

Congrets sea wins trade

[@MarineLayerPod]

We can hope so!

[@luismota3066]

AROZARENA ITS ONE OF THE BEST . STRIKE OUT S TO MUCH. WE NEED THIS C PLAYER THE ENERGY HE HAS. CHECK THE MLB WORLD CUP. HE TOOK THE MEXICAN TEAM TO THE FINALS. ONLY HEM NO NAMES CHECK OUT. IF THEY BRING REGINFO TORO THOMAS THIS PLAYERS HAVE ENERGY LETS GO REMEMBER JERRY BRING THE MOST PLAYERS YOU CAN WE DON'T HAVE NOTHING HERE HENEGER GERVER RALLY NOTHING ONLY STRIKE OUT S HOPE POLANCO WITH RANDY IN TOWN STAR WORKIN BETTER. PLAX 2 BULLPEN S. ITS TIME TO PREP FOR THE PLYOFFS . JERRY BULLPEN N GET A GOOD ONE . .THIS TIME JERRY YOU DID A GOOD JOB. DIPOTO I KNOW YOU VERY CLOSE TO SCOTT SERVAIS PUT MORE ATENTION ON HES MOVES. . SCOTT ONLY SCOTT HE LOOSE AROUND 6 TO 8 GAMES SO FAR WITH HES MOVES. WE NEED MORE ENERGY FROM THIS FUKEEEEEEER (SCOTT)

[@Northstarisforlife07]

😂

[@YTBEN1045]

One more decent bat if management/ownership is serious about winning the division. The Astros have too much firepower!

[@MarineLayerPod]

Might need 2-3 more to be honest. But this is an awesome start!

[@StandingWithUkraine]

Brandon Lowe please!

[@MarineLayerPod]

That would be another great addition!

[@georgel3552]

Randy! 🎉😂

[@TheBrendanDonovanTrade]

I like how nobody does any research before commenting. Do your homework before you throw shade.

[@meedamaster6850]

🎉❤

[@tjdeuceosix]

They traded for Baumann, and then traded him away

[@MarineLayerPod]

Yeah that’s right. Good call

[@jasonjames6637]

Enough with the batman and Robin theme for one Julio ain't no batman

[@benjaminjonholman]

Too bad we gotta watch the dumpster fire for 1 more day before he joins the team. But it'll be the best feeling 2-1 loss of the year.

[@StandingWithUkraine]

Imagine they made this trade in June or even July 1st... We'd have 3-4 more wins.

[@MarineLayerPod]

Better now than never!

[@kevinmichael4829]

Imagine April.

[@motorboater1020]

he needs to hit better than .211 ...

[@MarineLayerPod]

Check his numbers the last 2 months

[@motorboater1020]

@@MarineLayerPod dont care...hitting .211....and he was on fire? means he was REALLY bad 🤣

[@Heybrotruthhurts]

Feel like ppl are getting too hyped, he's only a slight upgrade and been having a p bad season. If he's a "real" bat then we already had one in Cal Raleigh, as he's hitting better than him. This isn't going to make the offense good all of a sudden.

[@Scott23Dawgs]

He has been batting .310 since June 14 he had bad beginning that's why ba looks like it is

[@tjdeuceosix]

The Mariners are running out a minor league lineup these days. This move is good whether or not the other moves that are needed to save this season get done, especially since he's here thru 2026.

[@MezterpieceTheater]

You have no idea what you’re talking about lol

[@MezterpieceTheater]

@@Scott23DawgsBatting average also doesn’t matter, which is why the guys never mention it.

[@Heybrotruthhurts]

@@MezterpieceTheater u don't know ball if u think batting avg doesn't matter. There's nothing wrong with what I said at all, yes it's an upgrade but not by much. Ppl overhyping this trade too much, offense still gonna suck unless they add an actual star bat.

[@TomElmes13]

Why is everyone excited about this... He's hitting .211 high strikeout ratio... It is almost like our GM is trying to get fired.

[@MarineLayerPod]

Look at his numbers since the start of June

[@GL0CKF0RTY]

If you zoom in and only look at his last 80 ABs he's a super star!! Ignore his other 270 ABs though 😂 mariners fans coping hard with this one

[@TomElmes13]

@@GL0CKF0RTY yeah I don't get it... the guy gets hot for a minute and he is the savior of the season. I would have rather had India or Vlad Jr...