trades

Seattle Mariners Pres. of B.O. Jerry Dipoto says he doesn't know if going out and signing high-cost, big-name free agents is the answer to make the team better than the other clubs in the AL West.

The Mariners was dealing before the deadline, Landing four players from San Diego in a seven player deal, that has the potential to contribute to the team's rebuilding plans.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Mariners have made a pair of trades, landing left-handed starter Drew Smyly from the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander reliever Shae Simmons from the Atlanta Braves. Seattle completed the two deals on Wednesday. The Mariners acquired outfielder Mallex Smith from Atlanta, but then sent him to Tampa Bay along with infielder Carlos Vargas and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough...