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The Seattle Mariners are in a strong position to acquire St. Louis Cardinals All-Star second baseman Brendan Donovan, as other teams have filled their needs or pivoted to other areas. The Mariners have been pursuing Donovan all offseason to bolster their lineup and contend for the AL West title in 2026. However, the Cardinals front office, led by Chaim Bloom, is deliberate and may wait until the trade deadline, despite risks such as injury, performance slump, and labor issues. ESPN insider Buster Olney suggests not reading too much into the drawn-out talks, as Bloom is known for his thorough process. The trade saga continues, with the Mariners potentially pushing harder to avoid deadline competition and the Cardinals weighing the best time to maximize Donovans value. Checkout Solipillow.com