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Mariners acquire Michael Morse in three-team deal involving Nationals and A’s

Mark Townsend, yahoo.com

Despite his strong desire to avoid becoming a regular or even part-time designated hitter, Michael Morse may have little choice in the matter now that he has been traded to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team deal that also includes the Washington Nati…

Jane Lee, MLB.com

The A's strengthened their catching situation on Wednesday by acquiring backstop John Jaso from the Mariners in a three-team deal that resulted in them also returning pitching prospect A.J. Cole to the Nationals.

Greg Johns, MLB.com

The Mariners continued their offseason search for offensive upgrades by acquiring Nationals outfielder/first baseman Mike Morse on Wednesday in a three-way deal that sent catcher John Jaso to the A's.