Whatcha Talkin' Bout? Willis?

Initial buzz has surfaced in the world of baseball rumors about the Marlins left hander Dontrelle Willis possibly being traded to the Seattle Mariners before the trading deadline. The New York Post reported on the impending scenario:

"The Mets also are looking for pitching. Sources say Dontrelle Willis will be traded by the Marlins, but the Marlins will not trade Willis to their chief competition in the NL East. Look for Willis to be dealt to a team from the West."

A team from the west who needs a pitcher to make a playoff run? Hmmmmmm I wonder if...? OF COURSE, THE MARINERS. It is likely that the Marlins would be able to draw 2 good to great prospects for Willis as their annual firesale heats up. When it comes to good prospects, the Mariners have no shortage of ripe young guys in the system that consistently draw intrigue from many ballclubs. Immediately, Adam Jones, Wladamir Balentien, and Jeff Clement jump to mind as possible tradees, but with Adam Jones about to come up to the big league and the organization's long history of coveting him, he doesn't seem as viable as the other two if a trade agreement was reached. So what are Marlins fans thinking? The following is an excerpt from the MVN Blog affiliate for the Marlins:

"According to FOX Sports, the Mariners want Willis more than they wanted Mark Buehrle. The Marlins could essentially name their price......The Marlins could pick up both Jones and Clement for Willis and a reliever."

Though I don't think bringing in Jones is as easy as that entry makes it sound, everything may be on the table since the M's DESPERATELY need a starter.

The Full Article from Marlins Today MVN can be found @ http://mvn.com/mlb-marlins/2007/07/09/willis-needs-to-be-traded-sooner-not-later/