The Miami Marlins traded Second Baseman Dee Gordon with the Seattle Mariners. Along with this, the Mariners also receive additional bonus money for international amateur players.
The Miami Marlins are serious about reducing their payroll. The first “victim” of these measures is Gordon, who will earn 10.8 million dollars next year. In addition, the Mariners will receive one million extra cash for their international bonus pool after being among the finalists for the services of Japan’s Superstar Shohei Ohtani.
With Robinson Cano on second base and Jean Segura on Shortstop, the Mariners already have well-established, established stars in Gordon-relevant positions, Gordon will be playing in the outfield,”We’ll be using Dee in Center Field,”said General Manager Jerry Dipoto, adding:”This is a conversation that has already taken place. We are excited to bring such an athlete to us.”
The 29-year-old played in Miami for three years and won the batting title in 2015 with a. 333 average. He was twice All-Star, beating 2017.308 with 60 stolen bases and 114 runs. He was also third in the National League with 201 hits.
The Mariners will fully take over Gordon’s contract and pay the outstanding $37 million in salary by 2020. In addition, the contract includes a team option of $14 million in 2021 – if the option is not drawn, Gordon will receive a buyout of $1 million.
Meanwhile, the Marlins will receive Minor League players Robert Dugger, Nick Neidert and Christopher Torres in Trade.
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