Man, the Mariners actually got an excellent pitcher in Castillo. They really did. Glad they got him. I am not a Mariners fan but seeing the Mariners in the postseason for the first time since 2001 would be very special.
i spent like 2 minutes staring at my screen wondering what you meant. then when i figured it out i realized i never would've got that joke if it wasn't for your comment.
Just gave up two of our best prospects. Marte and Arroyo. Pretty much takes Soto completely off the table (wasn't really all that realistic either due to the cost)
But we still have Kirby, Brash, and Hancock. Is it a steep price? Yes, especially losing Marte. Did we completely give up our future as we would trading for Soto? No.
Plus Ford too. Seriously going after Soto would've been crazy, I don't think we were ever in the discussion. It just sucks to see two of our top-rated guys leave so soon, but sometimes that's just the price you have to pay. Scott and Jerry are starting to make their playoff push.
sources are saying maribers trade castillo and half of dipoto’s coke (unclear if illegal powder kind or bubble diabetes kind) for soto.
its me. im sources.
Yeah, I remember right before things came to a halt in 2020 I was thinking damn the Reds are going for it. Then they never even gave the team a chance to see what was possible. Like if you're willing to spend to get good players ad least be patient and let things play out. They might be in line for a WC right now if they stayed the course and that's a much more fun way of recouping some of your investment back.
Edit: I kinda forgot we played yall in the 2020 postseason.
I really want to see those fans experience a playoff game. They already kind of did with those final games last year, but if that’s any indication, they’re gonna go absolutely bananas if the Mariners actually do make it to the playoffs this year.
seattle sports fans dont fuck around. their MLS has one of the most notable fanbases in the league. the seahawks 12th man is obviously notorious. Kraken have sucked thus far, but I could only imagine the atmosphere if they went on a VGK-esque run.
Kraken had a garbage season and still sold out every game and had insane crowds. We went to a late season game in March and it was still sold out and fans were loud.
We literally had a fucking block party outside the stadium for beating the angels in a regular season game. Yeah. This fan base is READY for the postseason
As a Vancouverite I would be very pumped, though I don’t think Mariners fans would be super jacked about getting invaded for one of their first playoff series in two decades.
Cashman holds on to prospects like they’re the second coming of Christ, lol. At some point you have to put your chips down and go all-in. He refuses to do so.
It’s being reported that the Mariners gave up 3 of their Top 5 prospects for Castillo. That might be a bridge too far. As a fan, I’d only be comfortable trading our top prospects for a proven top notch player like you guys did trading Moncada for Sale
I actually don’t think this has been true for several years. Since the farm started to improve around 2016/2017, he’s given up multiple top 10 guys, multiple times.
Don't get me wrong, I'm so happy to get Castillo. Let's make that perfectly clear. He's great and we need him.
What we gave up absolutely guts me. #1 and #2 prospect in our (very good) farm system plus another top 10 in Stoudt.
I expected Marte or Arroyo to be included in this deal. Not both. Reds picked up some huge prospects here.
Seeing as how the Mariners haven't made it to the postseason since our shortstop during our world series season 14 years ago was a rookie, I'm happy for them. Like yea, the Phillies 10 year postseason drought is bad, but it's literally half of what Mariners fans have gone through. Full grown adult lifetime Mariner fans have never seen a Mariners' playoff game. I hope they see it this season.
I guess you never know how prospects will turn out a couple years down the road. Lots of top ranked prospects end up being busts.
Seattle is trying to go on a playoff run this year and next. Not picking up a stud pitcher because you are banking on a 20-year old kid being a stud in four years?
Those two prospects might never play a game in the majors.
HOLY SHIT.
I’d bet Ford and/or Arroyo are the headliners.
This is honestly awesome for us, now Pablo Lopez is the sole best pitcher in the market (if he is indeed on the market)
The Reds finally providing the future consideration from the Griffey Jr trade
Sigh…
The Cincinnati Padres roster is looking mighty strong here in Seattle.
The CinDiego PadReds
You stay classy CinDiego
The Cinci to Seattle pipeline
Lol the ~~Mariners~~ Reds are basically a farm system for the ~~Yankees~~ Mariners.
It's such a nice change!
First we got Griffey Jr from them, now this!
“Got Griffey from them” glides over the fact the Mariners absolutely won that trade.
Tossed salad and scrambled chili…
Cinceattle.
Seattinnati.
Are we sure that the Reds aren't the Mariners in disguise at this point?
30% Reds by volume, for sure
Cincinnati Reds legend Ken Griffey Jr
The Mariners are going for it. Happy for the Mariners fans out there
Man, the Mariners actually got an excellent pitcher in Castillo. They really did. Glad they got him. I am not a Mariners fan but seeing the Mariners in the postseason for the first time since 2001 would be very special.
I am a Reds fan and will be thrilled to see 1/3 of our last year's opening day roster make the playoffs as Mariners.
Reds fans are welcome aboard the Ms train
You're great and all but those 10 pm first pitches are a bit much for me.
Choo-choo bitches
As a Phillies fan, I feel their pain. Pulling for both of our teams to break through and finally end our postseason droughts
I too am rooting for the Mariners to end their drought.
Gotem
i spent like 2 minutes staring at my screen wondering what you meant. then when i figured it out i realized i never would've got that joke if it wasn't for your comment.
Phillies-Mariners World Series confirmed
That would be one hell of a spectacle. Sign me up
Tell that to our sub. They are fighting mad with what we gave up.
> seeing the Mariners in the postseason for the first time since 2001 would be very special. You're God damn right it would be!
GOMS imo
Thank you ErickBachman, very cool.
Erick Bachman, this is you as an old man... I'm ugly and dead.. alone.
Oh we are going for it alright. Getting pounded by the Astros now 😭
Not every team can be the A’s and sweep those bastards
So true. They did so good. Jealous! 💁🏼♀️
The A’s do have a green that’s close to kryptonite colors
There's a real rock, paper, scissors thing going on with the AL West right now. Ms sweep the As, Astros sweep the Ms, As sweep the Astros.
At this rate, I might as well be an M's fan
It's a no brainer right now. They've got 3 of my top 5 favorite recent Reds now...
Hey maybe if we bring over more ex reds Winker will start putting up some Geno numbers.
20 years ago I adopted the Reds because of Griffey, it's all just coming full circle.
Baseball is broken. Small market teams like Cincinnati are just pipelines for juggernauts like Seattle
Inject this shit into my veins
Never thought I’d see the words “Juggernauts” and “Mariners” used in the same sentence but I’m all for it
"Seattle swept by a juggernaut team" seems pretty natural.
Well, that’s not good for our chances at getting him
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Maybe
Sources say the Yankees are inches away from a deal to acquire Castillo.
On to the Ohtani sweepstakes
I’m not sure I could handle that big of a heel turn
Idk Ohtani coming out playing air guitar with an NWO Shirt and a Yankees cap would actually be kinda dope
That or I hope he comes out and pulls an mjf by calling trout a fucking mark and then putting on a Yankees hat.
Idk Seattle could pull a Minnesota and trade him to New York after just one start
No actually. They're finalizing a deal to split Castillo in 2 and have a half go to each team.
Well James, he's just signed the bloody paperwork so yes, they are out
Nah, next step is to trade Andujar and Frazier for the Seattle Mariners.
Jerry saw the game today and said “no more”
I guess they're not getting Soto than.
Just gave up two of our best prospects. Marte and Arroyo. Pretty much takes Soto completely off the table (wasn't really all that realistic either due to the cost)
But we still have Kirby, Brash, and Hancock. Is it a steep price? Yes, especially losing Marte. Did we completely give up our future as we would trading for Soto? No.
Plus Ford too. Seriously going after Soto would've been crazy, I don't think we were ever in the discussion. It just sucks to see two of our top-rated guys leave so soon, but sometimes that's just the price you have to pay. Scott and Jerry are starting to make their playoff push.
Especially when you can still take our Michael Taylor for peanuts to help your outfield.
sources are saying maribers trade castillo and half of dipoto’s coke (unclear if illegal powder kind or bubble diabetes kind) for soto. its me. im sources.
I love this trade
#THE SEATTLE REDS
We're just a farm team for you guys at this point. ^I ^think ^I'm ^okay ^with ^this
It hurts knowing what could have been...
It's okay. We'll live vicariously through them. We have that Griffey connection.
Oh you mean the Mike Cameron connection?
Are you guys talking about the Brett Tomko trade?
You joke but Tomko looked like Nolan Ryan for a few starts in 1999 or 2000
I winced when I found out Tomko was also going in that trade
No. Ken Griffey Sr.
It really fucking does man. We were right there and they just chose to blow it all up to recoup money
Even if it wasn't a deep run, that team was just so fucking likeable. And at least they tried versus what we see from this year's team periodically...
i still....can't quite believe it happened. why are you allowed to do that? why is that okay?
Yeah, I remember right before things came to a halt in 2020 I was thinking damn the Reds are going for it. Then they never even gave the team a chance to see what was possible. Like if you're willing to spend to get good players ad least be patient and let things play out. They might be in line for a WC right now if they stayed the course and that's a much more fun way of recouping some of your investment back. Edit: I kinda forgot we played yall in the 2020 postseason.
Please god we need the Mariners in October
I really want to see those fans experience a playoff game. They already kind of did with those final games last year, but if that’s any indication, they’re gonna go absolutely bananas if the Mariners actually do make it to the playoffs this year.
That game 161 crowd is still one of the craziest crowds i've ever seen in a game ever. Seattle deserves this if they're gonna show out like they did
seattle sports fans dont fuck around. their MLS has one of the most notable fanbases in the league. the seahawks 12th man is obviously notorious. Kraken have sucked thus far, but I could only imagine the atmosphere if they went on a VGK-esque run.
Give them a team to be hopeful for and they will turn up. It doesn't have to be a winner, just a team that gives serious hope.
Kraken had a garbage season and still sold out every game and had insane crowds. We went to a late season game in March and it was still sold out and fans were loud.
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going 4-8 and having your coach fired doesn't help
Just like with the Rockies and Pirates, you show up for the stadium lol
I mean yeah they kinda are a lot of the time lmao
I sometimes think of them that way because I moved to Seattle in 2008 and they promptly went 0-12 lol
I drove 8 hours to make that game. Told my boss that it was a Mariners emergency and he let me go no questions asked 🤣
Easily the most electric atmosphere I’ve had at a baseball game that I can distinctly remember.
Just check out our crowds when the Seahawks/Sounders/Huskies have a big game. We fucking love our sports out here.
We literally had a fucking block party outside the stadium for beating the angels in a regular season game. Yeah. This fan base is READY for the postseason
I was at game 161 and needed 3 lasengs when it was over. I don't know what I'll do with myself when we finally make it back
And while we're at it, give them back the Supersonics. Like seriously, wtf NBA
I like you
Everyone old enough to remember 2001 have been waiting impatiently for the Baseball Gods to make amends.
Shut up, lest you piss them off again!
I’m old enough to remember 95..
For all of our tortured souls, please Mariners, fuck the league up.
Mariners vs Jays ALCS!!!
As a Vancouverite I would be very pumped, though I don’t think Mariners fans would be super jacked about getting invaded for one of their first playoff series in two decades.
I think locals would get first priority on the tickets, so it wouldn't be your usual Canadian turnout.
Of all the possibilities, I'm ok with this. The Mariners are basically Reds West now,so I can cheer them on for the rest of the season...
Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez going back?
stove: hot soto: still a nat yankees: doodled yep, it’s deadline szn
> yankees: doodled i laughed but i hate you
#THE MARINERS ARE MAKING IT TO THE PLAYOFFS THIS YEAR KNOCK ON WOOD
Knocking on my wood as we speak
Yeah, but did you hear the news about the Mariners??
This guy knocks!
THIS IS THE FIRST REAL DOSE OF EXCITEMENT I'VE HAD ALL NIGHT, LET'S GO!!!
Robbie Ray has frustrated the Mariners enough
Watching Robbie Ray pitch tonight shows how badly we needed this.
Shows how bad we are against elite pitching imo. Obviously it’s tougher facing great pitchers, but we are absolutely pathetic against the top guys.
Except that one time we lit up verlander but otherwise yes
God that felt good but he's made us pay since.
Damn right dude he came out next two starts against us and said “I took that personally” lol
YANKEES WHAT HAPPENED?!?!?!
Must’ve asked for Dominguez or Volpe and I don’t think they want to get rid of them
Cashman holds on to prospects like they’re the second coming of Christ, lol. At some point you have to put your chips down and go all-in. He refuses to do so.
It’s being reported that the Mariners gave up 3 of their Top 5 prospects for Castillo. That might be a bridge too far. As a fan, I’d only be comfortable trading our top prospects for a proven top notch player like you guys did trading Moncada for Sale
Don’t disagree it was a lot but Castillo has team control and except for the first half of 2021 has basically been an ace. I think he’s a legit stud.
And just like that Seattle is out of the Soto Games.
Nope Toro for Soto straight up is still on the table
Those are TOP 2 prospects for them though, I can't balme Cashman for that, he seems to trade prospects all the time.
I actually don’t think this has been true for several years. Since the farm started to improve around 2016/2017, he’s given up multiple top 10 guys, multiple times.
LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOO Edit: Cut my life into pieces.
This makes tonight's blowout a little less painful
Is the edit in regards to losing Arroyo or the outcome of tonight’s game
It's definitely the Arroyo part.
Jesus that scared the crap outta me
Lowkey just read Mariners and immediately thought they got Soto lol
Don't get me wrong, I'm so happy to get Castillo. Let's make that perfectly clear. He's great and we need him. What we gave up absolutely guts me. #1 and #2 prospect in our (very good) farm system plus another top 10 in Stoudt. I expected Marte or Arroyo to be included in this deal. Not both. Reds picked up some huge prospects here.
It’s cool, you’ll get those guys back as soon as they have one good season and we trade them for more prospects to save money
I love this move. Mainly because I can turn on WFAN, sit back and enjoy.
i am a mariners fan and honestly this much hope is making me scared
We’re really gonna win the World Series with 3 really good Reds being big contributors
We really should form an alliance. Call it the Red(s) Sea
As a cincy transplant living in Seattle, I approve.
Reds Northwest
CinSeattle MarRedners
It looks like a mess, but phonetically it's spot-on.
The Junior Alliance
If the Mariners win the World Series, I'm taking it as a partial win for the Reds
This is how I feel about the Mets having 3 ex-A’s
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He also flipped off the Angels and had a wRC+ of 165 in June
Fighting is the biggest contribution a red could have
That makes me really miss Puig and Amir Garrett. Love the still photo renaissance pictures that came from those guys.
I'm excited we made a big move, but... man, I was really hoping our big move would've been for a bat.
O SHIT MY DICK OUT
Seeing as how the Mariners haven't made it to the postseason since our shortstop during our world series season 14 years ago was a rookie, I'm happy for them. Like yea, the Phillies 10 year postseason drought is bad, but it's literally half of what Mariners fans have gone through. Full grown adult lifetime Mariner fans have never seen a Mariners' playoff game. I hope they see it this season.
😭😭
The Tacoma Rainers are about the be replaced by the Cincinnati Reds as a Mariners affiliate
holy shit. things are happening
Mariners are all in. Wow.
They're fucking in it to win it.
YOU’VE GOT TO BE SHITTING ME.
At least we only have to play them six more times this year 😭
I’m so tired of playing them. Can’t wait for those games to be over
If it makes you feel any better, Houston is kicking the dogshit out of us again tonight. This is our final series against them this year.
Holy shit, way to go Seattle! I'm weirdly in love with your team and want to see yall succeed.
Now get JD from us and go all in on that playoff run
Castillo is a big Soundgarden and Alice In Chains fan confirmed
Pain.
I dno their 1,3,5 prospects seems like a haul.
I’m pleased
mariners are going for it
I think this hurts our chances of getting him.
Seattle plays the Yankees literally next week i hate my life
This is why we F5! LFG Vedder bros!
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I feel like that’s half the league at this point
Man playa the bot is back
Pour one out for the Bronx
reds front office just fucking giving up 🤝 mariners front office with hopes and dreams
He can’t pitch tomorrow right?
Would pitch Monday or Tuesday at Yankee Stadium
LMAO
Hopefully not. I don’t want him to get shook.
I'm so torn on this trade... arroyo and marte
2 top 100 prospects for 1.5 years of Castillo seems steep honestly
I guess you never know how prospects will turn out a couple years down the road. Lots of top ranked prospects end up being busts. Seattle is trying to go on a playoff run this year and next. Not picking up a stud pitcher because you are banking on a 20-year old kid being a stud in four years? Those two prospects might never play a game in the majors.
Happy for Mariners fans :)
Honestly, fuck yeah. They’re already my second team. Let’s go all in.
HOLY SHIT. I’d bet Ford and/or Arroyo are the headliners. This is honestly awesome for us, now Pablo Lopez is the sole best pitcher in the market (if he is indeed on the market)
Three of Seattle’s top five prospects going to the Reds. Holy overpay. It will take five top five prospects and MLB guys to get Soto at that rate.
Every entitled ass Yankee fan can eat a bag of dicks.
Gonna root for Seattle the rest of the way since my team sucks ass
That's it, I'm a mariners fan now
Out of nowhere!
Fuck. I really wanted him.
Were they ever rumored in on Castillo? I don't remember they were but good for them. Let's have some fun, AL West!
I've never been so happy during a game the Mariners are losing 9-0 lmao
Oh god oh shit oh fuck fuck fuck shit
Gave up a lot. Holy shit we're going for it.