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
Details On Mariners/Red Sox Trade Talks
The Mariners and Red Sox have been linked together in trade rumors for the better part of a year, including reports from earlier this winter that Seattle turned down Boston’s offer of Triston Casas for either Bryan Woo or Bryce Miller. Another intriguing deal involving Casas was at least discussed between the two sides, as MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports that the Sox weren’t … [Read more...] about Details On Mariners/Red Sox Trade Talks
Mariners Sign Jacob Nottingham To Minor League Deal
The Mariners signed catcher Jacob Nottingham to a minor league contract earlier this month, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. This will be his fourth stint with the organization. Nottingham is a true journeyman, having spent time in seven different MLB organizations throughout a professional career that spans more than a decade. He was drafted by the Astros, who … [Read more...] about Mariners Sign Jacob Nottingham To Minor League Deal
Mariners Made Two-Year Offer To Carlos Santana
The Guardians made a splash over the weekend by signing first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year deal worth $12MM, bringing the long-time Cleveland staple back into the fold for the third time in his career. With that being said, however, it wasn’t the only contract offer Santana received during his free agency. According to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic this … [Read more...] about Mariners Made Two-Year Offer To Carlos Santana