Jack Wilson Traded To Seattle For Jeff Clement, Ronny Cedeno

by Jon Azpiri | July 29, 2009 at 12:04 pm

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As the MLB trading deadline approaches on July 31, the Seattle Mariners acquired shortstop Jack Wilson and pitcher Ian Snell from the Pittsburgh Pirates. In return, the Pirates receive shortstop Ronny Cedeno, first baseman Jeff Clement, and pitching prospects Aaron Pribanic, Brett Lorin and Nathan Adcock.

Jack Wilson is a stellar defensive shortstop, one that could anchor the Mariners infield for years, but they could be stuck with an unwieldy contract in 2010. As for Ian Snell, the Mariners hope he can return to form after a stint in the minors.

As for the Pirates, Jeff Clement is an intriguing prospect.

Will Clement be any better than the recently traded Adam LaRoche was? Probably not, but the Pirates get a younger option who does have upside. Who knows, maybe Clement can catch some, maybe he can hit 30 home runs. Most people are skeptical, as am I, but he should be a major leaguer soon. The Pirates have made a decent investment, similar to the Lastings Milledge one in that they get a once-interesting prospect on the cheap.