In a recent episode of the Refuse to Lose podcast, ESPN's Buster Olney wasn't high on a reunion between the two sides

All winter, the Mariners were linked as strong suitors for St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan, who could still very well be traded. However, based on how the free-agent market has moved in the last week, another National League Central star might be on the table now as well.

When prompted about the Mariners' chances of adding Donovan, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal on Foul Territory revealed that he believes the Mariners are the favorites, and also didn't shut down the interesting trade idea, which would land Lars Nootbaar in Seattle as well.

The Boston Red Sox still have plenty of time to explore the market and appear to be doing just that, evaluating a former Seattle Mariners infielder who could fill a need after the club passed on Alex Bregman.

The Mariners are interested in Nico Hoerner, but Brendan Donovan remains their top target. Get all the details at MLB Trade Rumors.

The MLB offseason can sometimes move at a painfully slow pace, but if history is any indication, things pick up as the winter moves on- thanks in part to the Winter Meetings, which can sometimes lead to a flurry of player movement.

The second-base trade market is heating up, with the Giants as a driving force. Looking to upgrade at the keystone, San Francisco reportedly has been engaged in trade discussions for both the Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan and the Cubs’ Nico Hoerner.

The Seattle Mariners were one of the teams that had shown interest in Ketel Marte. However, the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled him off the market on Friday, which