By now, it's no secret that the Seattle Mariners are mired in one of the worst stretches in pro sports history. As the 2019 Mariners continue their long march to another losing season, it's worth taking a look back at some of the team's previous disasters.

CHICAGO (AP) — The New York Yankees acquired AL home run leader Edwin Encarnación in a trade with the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night, adding another feared slugger to what could be baseball's most powerful lineup when Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton return from injuries.

Seattle is sending the Yankees $8,397,849, leaving New York to pay $8 million of remaining $16,397,849 Encarnación is guaranteed. New York is sending 19-year-old minor league pitcher Juan Then to Seattle.

Speaking before the trade was announced, New York manager Aaron Boone declined comment. But asked about having room for another power bat, Boone coyly responded, "There's always room for good players."

The 36-year-old Encarnación has hit 21 home runs this season and has averaged 37 homers and 109 RBIs in his last seven years. He is owed $11,397,849 of his $20 million salary this year plus a $5 million buyout of a $25 million club option for 2020.

There had been speculation the Yankees would be in the market for a top pitcher as the July 31 approached, but the Bronx Bombers always have room for big boppers.

"We know Edwin is a really good hitter," Gleyber Torres said after homering for the AL East-leading Yankees in an 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Encarnación was not on the field with the Mariners as they warmed up for their game at Oakland. The Yankees and Mariners announced the trade right after Seattle lost 11-2.

"Edwin did great things here for us. I really think a lot of him, how he went about his business here, knowing that this could probably happen," Mariners manager Scott Servais said. "It's hard to go out and produce the way he did. He did everything we could ask him. He's leading the league in home runs, he's been awesome in our clubhouse. Certainly wish him the best."

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On June 2nd, the Seattle Mariners traded Jay Bruce to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league prospect Jake Scheiner. In the Emerald City, Bruce was batting .212 with 14 homers. Since heading to the City of Brotherly Love, the veteran right fielder has five dingers, a .379 average and was named National League Player of the Week.

If that all sounds strangely familiar, it's because it is. After all, Bruce is just the latest former Mariner to find success with another team.

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