Rays and Seattle Mariners are discussing Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes

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Seattle just cleared $30 million in payroll commitments.

The Winter Meetings are always a source of constant speculation about that next big baseball blockbuster that sends the sport’s world into a frenzy. This year, the Rays are at the center of many of the hottest rumors.

The Seattle Mariners made a shocking move late Sunday night as they traded former prized prospect Jarred Kelenic to the Atlanta Braves in a deal that involved five players...