Justin Upton Playing Hard To Get

Jon Heyman has reported that Justin Upton has added the Mariners to his no-trade list.

2 teams on justin upton’s no-trade list are #mariners and #jays (smart move on tor. they r active) cbsprt.co/ZZvZAg

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) November 19, 2012

That could mean that Justin Upton is a huge jerk and never, ever, ever (my girlfriend listens to too much Taylor Swift) wants to play for the Mariners. More likely though, he wants more money than the $38.5 million he’s already owed over the next three years.

Just because #jays and #mariners are on justin upton no-trade list doesn’t mean hed reject. Clubs are picked strategically

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) November 19, 2012

All the more reason he’s not an ideal fit for the Mariners, especially because he’s likely to cost a bunch of top prospects.