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SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners agreed to trade right-hander Michael Pineda to the New York Yankees for catcher Jesus Montero on Friday, a swap involving two of baseball's top young talents. A person familiar with the

After an up-and-down year in Triple-A, Montero came up to the majors and showed off his electric bat. In 18 games, he hit .328 with four home runs and 28 RBIs. He was expected to be the Yankees designated hitter this season.

The popular belief here seems to be that Jesus Montero will start the season with the Yankees, hit well enough, and neither he nor the Yankees will ever look back. Still, there is a possibility that Montero cannot recreate the end of his 2011 campaign,

The Yankees sent Jesus Montero to the Mariners for Michael Pineda in a four-player deal.

Looking at the possibilities if Jesus Montero struggles.