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It's early in the offseason http://www.yankeesfanproshop.com/authentic-giancarlo-stanton-jersey , but the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays have shaken up their rosters. have dealt catcher Mike Zunino, outfielder Guillermo Heredia and minor league pitcher Michael Plassmeyer to the Rays for outfielder Mallex Smith and minor league outfielder Jake Fraley.Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times first reported the deal Wednesday, noting the teams had been in discussions since last week.Zunino is the headliner of this trade in large part because of his glove. Divish noted he was named Wilson Defensive Player of the Year for catchers Wednesday, and he was responsible for a career-best 12 defensive runs saved during the 2018 campaign, per FanGraphs.It was his fifth straight season saving at least four runs Brett Gardner Jersey , and he has 40 in all during his career.However, he isn't as effective with the bat and slashed .201/.259/.410 with 44 RBI in 2018. He did bring power to the dish yet again with 20 home runs after he drilled 25 long balls during the 2017 campaign and 22 in 2014. Still, he's hit under .200 more times (twice) than he's hit over .214 (once).As for Heredia, he was a rotational outfielder for the Mariners who slashed .236/.318/.342 with five home runs and 19 RBI. His inclusion in the trade is surely just for depth purposes from Tampa Bay's perspective, as he was not particularly effective with his glove either http://www.yankeesfanproshop.com/authentic-giancarlo-stanton-jersey , considering he was responsible for minus-10 defensive runs saved in the outfield in 2018, per FanGraphs.Seattle is set to add potential with 25-year-old Smith in exchange for those pieces after he slashed .296/.367/.406 last season. It was his speed that stood out the most with 40 stolen bases, and he would add a threat on the basepaths for the Mariners after they were a middling 13th in the league in stolen bases.The Mariners haven't reached the playoffs since the 2001 season and are already wheeling and dealing with an eye on 2019. Rob Carr/Getty ImagesHawaii completed its perfect summer with a 3-0 victory over South Korea to win the 2018 Little League World Series.Honolulu Little League entered the day with an 8-0 record while cruising through the West regional and United States championship. Sunday's victory in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, over international champion South Seoul Little League helped the team secure the ultimate prize.The squad became just the second U.S. team to win the LLWS in the last seven years Brian Roberts Jersey , but its the third Hawaii representative to win it all since 2005.Hawaii had been shutting teams down throughout this tournament, allowing runs in just one of four games in Williamsport. StarterKa'olu Holt only gave up one run in 6.2 innings across three appearances.He was somehow even better in this one, throwing a complete game shutout with eight strikeouts and just two hits allowed in six innings.Michael Lananna ofBaseball Americawas impressed by the young pitcher ichael Lananna mlanannaHawaii starter Kaolu Holt can really spin the ball. Hes thrown a heavy diet of breaking balls and has gotten a ton of swings and misses. Five strikeouts through two scoreless innings. Its a big sweeper.Michael Lananna mlanannaKaolu Holt still on the mound for Hawaii in the fifth, with a 3-0 lead. Hes been outstanding so far, keeping these South Korea hitters off-balance with a good breaking ball.Hawaii finished the tournament only allowing three runs (two earned) in five games Thurman Munson Jersey , not giving up a single run in the final 17 innings of action.South Korea starterYeong Hyeon Kim had been dominant throughout this tournament as well, but he wasn't quite as sharp Sunday. The pitcher had eight strikeouts but also allowed six hits and two walks, which contributed to his three earned runs in four innings.Mana Lau Kong got the scoring started for the American team with a first-inning solo home run that was a big early boost to his team's confidence:Little League LittleLeagueMana Lau Kong is King 馃 #LLWS CDIpQQBn2IHonolulu LL loaded the bases in each of the next two innings, eventually getting two runs across the plate in the third on a wild pitch.Little League LittleLeagueHawaii adds two more! #LLWS KLbJRHPX5JBetween Holt's pitching and excellent defense all over the field, Hawaii kept South Korea off the scoreboard and closed out the win.Both teams were outstanding throughout the summer and will bring plenty of accolades back to their hometowns. However Jorge Posada Jersey , the squad from Honolulu ended the tournament on a high note while completing an unforgettable experience.Note: All statistics courtesy ofGameChanger.
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