Mariners trade 3 prospects for Dee Gordon, even more international slot money

https://mobile.twitter.com/MarinersPR/status/938898956460875776

Looks like they gave up a lot for all that, including Nick Neidert. Seattle now has basically the same amount of money available as Texas. The Ohtani race has to be between the Mariners, Rangers, and Angels at this point, and I've got to think the M's are leading, right?