"This will be fun for a week or two!" "This is chess not checkers" - Seattle Mariners fans pleasantly surprised with trade for Kansas City Royals first baseman Carlos Santana

In the wake of an injury to Ty France, the Seattle Mariners have acquired Carlos Santana from the Kansas City Royals. This trade should see Carlos Santana take over duties at first base until Ty France has recovered. At that point, he will likely move to the designated hitter role.Seattle Mariners fans were very happy with this move, especially since Carlos Santana has been on a bit of a hot streak the past month. Details of the trade were posted to Twitter by the Seattle Mariners themselves.Seattle Mariners@MarinersMan, it’s a hot one. We’ve acquired INF Carlos Santana and cash considerations from the Royals in exchange for RHP Wyatt Mills and minor league RHP William Fleming. atmlb.com/39Vb8wd2649322Man, it’s a hot one. We’ve acquired INF Carlos Santana and cash considerations from the Royals in exchange for RHP Wyatt Mills and minor league RHP William Fleming. 🔗 atmlb.com/39Vb8wd https://t.co/QFfWP2VC3aThis fan expects this to be more of a short-term move, while the team awaits the return of their superstar.Sami Jarjour@SamiOnTap@Mariners I like this. This will be fun for a week or two!251@Mariners I like this. This will be fun for a week or two!This user has high praise for the front office in Seattle and believes this could be a season-defining move.Eusebio Cepeda, III@eusebiocepedavi@Mariners I've said it once, and I'll say it again.. this is chess not checkers. Excellent move!#SeaUsRise1@Mariners I've said it once, and I'll say it again.. this is chess not checkers. Excellent move!#SeaUsRiseBoth teams seem happy with the terms. The market will likely heat up as we approach the trade deadline.Seattle Mariners fans have renewed confidence after trade with Kansas City RoyalsBaltimore Orioles v Kansas City RoyalsThe Seattle Mariners are 12 games behind the Houston Astros for the American League West crown but still have a chance to fight for a wild card spot. Making this trade with the Kansas City Royals will allow them to stay competitive while one of their stars is on the mend.MLB fans hope this move is the start of many before the trade deadline on August 2.This fan loves the trade and sees only positives coming as a result, which would keep the team in playoff contention.Alex G@GoDawgs999@Mariners Only a year removed from a 121 hit season, gave up almost nothing for so much needed help15@Mariners Only a year removed from a 121 hit season, gave up almost nothing for so much needed helpThis user is worried about what this trade could mean for the recovery of Ty France.Ty France is God@welovetyfrance@Mariners I’m scared to see how long France is out for now…44@Mariners I’m scared to see how long France is out for now…This Kansas City Royals fan seems surprised by how little the team got in return for Carlos Santana, and wishes the team would do more to improve.Mariners Believer@ElJuevoGrande@Mariners Cash considerations is going to do a lot for this team. Happy about this!841@Mariners Cash considerations is going to do a lot for this team. Happy about this!Similarly, this Seattle Mariners fan is surprised by how little the team had to give up in the trade, considering Carlos Santana is a starting player.KJ@thegentleman4@Mariners that's all it took?2@Mariners that's all it took?This fan likes the move but has a very important question given recent events surrounding the team.when does football start@hugesportsfan69@Mariners This us awesome but the most important question is: Can he fight the angels?1@Mariners This us awesome but the most important question is: Can he fight the angels?Fans of the team receiving Carlos Santana will tell you this trade is a total win, though only time will truly tell. If Carlos Santana can keep playing the way he has in the last few weeks, his new team will consider themselves very fortunate.This trade should help both teams accomplish their goals for the season, with one hoping for a playoff spot and the other preparing for 2023.

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