The Mariners haven’t been shy about their desire to shore up their infield mix this winter, and while at points in the offseason the club has shown an interest in upgrading at second their focus appears to be primarily on upgrading the infield corners rather than the keystone, where options like Dylan Moore and Ryan Bliss available to hold down the fort until top middle infield … [Read more...] about Where Can The Mariners Turn For Third Base Help?
Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
Several teams don’t publicize contract details for their top front office executives or even for their managers, so this list of skipper and execs (any head of a baseball operations department, whether titled as a president of baseball ops, general manager, chief baseball officer, etc.) entering the final year of their deals may not be entirely complete or accurate. Still, … [Read more...] about Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
Lenny Randle Passes Away
Former major league utility player Lenny Randle has passed away at 75. The National Baseball Hall of Fame confirmed the news on Monday evening. Randle was a multi-sport collegiate star at Arizona State. He played on the Sun Devils football team in addition to his work as ASU’s second baseman. He stuck with baseball after being drafted by the Washington Senators in 1970. Randle … [Read more...] about Lenny Randle Passes Away
Looking For A Match In A Luis Castillo Trade
One of the worst-kept secrets in baseball this winter is the Mariners’ need for infield help this winter. If the 2024 season were to start today, the club would have J.P. Crawford locked in at shortstop but little certainty around the rest of the diamond. First base would likely be occupied by a platoon of Luke Raley and Tyler Locklear, the latter of whom struggled badly in a … [Read more...] about Looking For A Match In A Luis Castillo Trade
Rays Have Previously Expressed Interest In Harry Ford
The Rays have previously expressed interest in Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. There is no indication that Tampa’s interest in the youngster is current or that there are any ongoing trade negotiations between the two clubs. Ford, 22 in February, was Seattle’s first-round pick in the 2021 draft and is a consensus top-50 … [Read more...] about Rays Have Previously Expressed Interest In Harry Ford