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Masters champion Danny Willett paid tribute to last years Augusta winner Jordan Spieth for showing a touch of class when presenting the Englishman with his first green jacket. The 28-year-old fired a stunning 67 to capture the title by three shots after Spieth suffered a collapse on the final day and, in doing so, he ended Englands 20-year wait for a Masters champion, becoming the first to conquer Augusta since Nick Faldo.Fresh from his victory, Willett joined us in the Sky Sports News HQ studio to talk through his preparation for the competition, what was going through his mind on that final bogey-free round and how capturing his first green jacket has changed his life. Jordan Spieth chats to Danny Willett at the presentation ceremony However, he also took the time to speak about the class of Spieth, who appeared certain to successfully defend his crown before dumping two balls into Raes Creek at the 12th to run up a quadruple-bogey seven to let his lead slip.As is traditional at Augusta, the winner from the previous year is expected to present the green jacket to the new champion, which in this case meant Spieth having to hand over the jacket which looked certain to be his earlier in the day.However, Willett spoke highly of the 22-year-old and the way he handled the situation. He was brilliant, just like everyone would imagine him to be, Willett said.That was probably 15 minutes after he came off, so not in the best frame of mind, but a classy guy, he shook my hand and said well done and great playing today.He did everything you could really expect someone in that position to do and it just goes to show the kind of guy he is. Jordan Spieth is comforted by his caddie Michael Greller as they leave the 18th green Willett admitted golfers do not want to see fellow pros suffer collapses, but said he was grateful to be in a position where he could come back into contention for the victory.He added: You dont want it to go any way like that but, unfortunately round that golf course with the pressure that is on, crazy things happen and that was one of those typical Masters moments where someone from behind comes up and plays nice all day. Danny Willett savours his victory at The Masters Unfortunately, it was one persons to lose that day, I guess, and I feel fortunate that we were in the position we were to take the best chances.Click on the video above to hear from the Masters champion... Also See: WATCH: Love v Clarke quiz Love keen to have Tiger in team Otto hits form in China Willett lifts Masters title Cheap Asics Ireland . 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SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners finally landed the established shortstop theyve long been trying to find.To do it, they had to part with a talented young pitcher who still has the potential to blossom.Seattle and Arizona pulled off a five-player trade Wednesday night, with the Mariners acquiring speedy infielder Jean Segura and the Diamondbacks getting right-hander Taijuan Walker as the centerpieces of the deal.Segura immediately projects as Seattles leadoff hitter and starting shortstop, solidifying an infield that already includes All-Star sluggers Kyle Seager at third base and Robinson Cano at second. But getting Segura meant the Mariners had to give up on the inconsistent Walker, a power arm who has showed occasional flashes of brilliance.Its hard anytime you give up talent like Taijuan, Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto said. Frankly, you have to give to get ... and Segura fit this club.Arizona also obtained shortstop Ketel Marte, while Seattle received outfielder Mitch Haniger and left-hander Zac Curtis.The addition of Walker could help a dreadful Arizona pitching staff that posted a 5.09 ERA last season, tied with Minnesota for worst in the majors. He joins a rotation that includes ace Zack Greinke, Shelby Miller, Patrick Corbin and Archie Bradley.The Diamondbacks finished 69-93 last season, fourth in the NL West.A touted prospect, the 24-year-old Walker went 8-11 with a 4.22 ERA and 119 strikeouts in 25 starts for Seattle last season. He would be outstanding one game and then struggle the next.Young, controllable pitching is hard to find, and adding Taijuan to the rotation gives us significant depth in that area, new Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said.Segura, an All-Star in 2013 with Milwaukee, is an immediate upgrade at shortstop for Seattle, which went 86-76 last season and finished three games out of a playoff spot. He hit .319 with 20 home runs, 33 stolen bases and 63 RBI for the Diamondbacks, who acquired him from the Brewers in a January trade.Segura spent most of last season at second base for the Diamondbacks, but will move back to shortstop with the Mariners.This trade made more sense for where our rooster is, and Jean Segura fit this club about as well as any player we were looking at, Dipoto said.ddddddddddddGoing into the offseason, Seattle thought its starting pitching depth was enviable. Now the Mariners will need to find supplemental arms after dealing Walker.Most of our focus, if not our primary focus, from now until opening day is going to be left toward the pitching staff, Dipoto said.That might not be so easy for Seattle. Hazen said the thin market for pitchers was one of the reasons the Diamondbacks made the trade for Walker.We felt this was the opportunity we were going to have to take due to the market, Hazen explained.Whether it turns out to be a successful trade could ultimately depend on how Marte and Haniger develop.Marte had many of the same problems with inconsistency as Walker, but also became a liability in the field. Marte hit .259 in 119 games last season, but hitting was secondary to being solid in the field. At times Marte was excellent, but too many routine plays were not made. He finished with 21 errors.Still, the Diamondbacks were struck by his athleticism and the fact that 2016 was his first full season in the majors at one position.Our scouts loved his ability and athleticism in the middle of the field, Hazen said. We think he adds a lot to the middle of our infield.Haniger, who turns 26 next month, hasnt gotten much of a chance to prove himself at the major league level, but Dipoto believes he can play all three outfield positions. Haniger was the Diamondbacks minor league player of the year after hitting .321 with 25 homers and 94 RBI between Double-A Mobile and Triple-A Reno. He made his major league debut on Aug. 16 against the New York Mets and appeared in 34 games, hitting .229 with five homes and 17 RBI.We feel like Mitch, like so many of the guys we have acquired dating back to last year, there is not much left for him to do in the minor leagues, Dipoto said. We really like our depth and potential for impact and feel good with where we are with our outfield. ' ' '