MLB Network Insider Roasted After Post on "X" About Mariners Trade Rumors
On Thursday, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi put out a post on social media detailing some "information" regarding the Seattle Mariners and the upcoming trade deadline.
After the post went out, he was roasted online by several fans in the comments section on "X:"
Sources: The Mariners and Rays have yet to engage in serious dialogue about Seattle’s interest in adding an impact bat, but the teams are frequent trading partners and talks could advance in the days ahead.
Tampa Bay will listen on Arozarena, Diaz, or Paredes in the right deal.
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Sources: The Mariners and Rays have yet to engage in serious dialogue about Seattle’s interest in adding an impact bat, but the teams are frequent trading partners and talks could advance in the days ahead.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 18, 2024
Tampa Bay will listen on Arozarena, Diaz, or Paredes in the right deal.…
OK, so now let's look at the fallout of it all....
WHAT WERE FANS SAYING ABOUT THE POST?
Per @MarinerMuse:
Why start a tweet that can be verified by Google with "sources" as if you're reporting something?
Why start a tweet that can be verified by Google with "sources" as if you're reporting something? https://t.co/Jnzuh7J3MS
— Mariner Muse (@MarinerMuse) July 18, 2024
Per @Justin_MLB:
Useless Tweet.
Useless tweet
— Justin (@JustinMLB) July 18, 2024
Per @Shredder_365
"What a scoop."
What a scoop
— SHREDDER (@SHREDDER_365) July 18, 2024
BUT WAS THE POST REALLY THAT BAD?
To be honest, it doesn't seem that bad, and here's why:
1) There are 12 days until the trade deadline. For a Mariners fanbase that is desperate for the team to do something, to hear they are doing nothing with at least one team is noteworthy.
2) It is worth at least reminding fans that the Mariners and Rays do link up often in trades, so there is a chance that something could materialize quickly, even if things aren't happening right now. The Mariners have acquired Luke Raley, Diego Castillo and Mallex Smith from the Rays - among others - over the recent years.
3) It's worth at least noting who the Rays have available in trades, as a reminder if nothing more.
So yes, this tweet doesn't really count as a "report," but that doesn't mean it's not valuable information ahead of the deadline.
The Mariners begin the second half of the season on Friday night against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park.
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