Brad Penner-Imagn Images Polar bears should be native to the Pacific Northwest. It’s no secret that the Seattle Mariners desperately need an everyday first baseman and a hefty righty to support Julio, JP, and Cal in the lineup. While the Mariners still have the option to bring back Justin Turner, and I think he would be good to keep around, they should prioritize … [Read more...] about The Mariners should swing big for a big swinger and get Pete Alonso
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Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/20/25: Tanner Scott, Seiya Suzuki, and Jake Burger
Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images A light batch of links to begin your week. In Mariners news... Mark Feinsand at MLB.com details his time covering Ichiro in Seattle and each voting decisions in his Hall of Fame ballot. Around the league... The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed lefty reliever Tanner Scott to a four-year/$72 million deal that includes a … [Read more...] about Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/20/25: Tanner Scott, Seiya Suzuki, and Jake Burger
Andrew Knapp Announces Retirement
Longtime major league catcher Andrew Knapp announced his retirement as a player on his Instagram page. “I completely dedicated my life to the game, and the game blessed me with so much,” he said. “Baseball has given me relationships that I will have for the rest of my life. It has taught be how to fail and how to persevere. It has taught me how to be confident but humble. It … [Read more...] about Andrew Knapp Announces Retirement
Analysis: Baseball Hall of Fame: Explaining my votes for Ichiro, Félix Hernández
SEATTLE – There comes a point in this job where a disconnect takes place. The fandom of your youth evolves. You can still be a fan of events and opportunities, and it’s not a secret that teams and players experiencing success are simply more enjoyable to deal with, most of the time.What’s developed instead is a professional appreciation. The teams might be terrible. The games … [Read more...] about Analysis: Baseball Hall of Fame: Explaining my votes for Ichiro, Félix Hernández
Commentary: Why the 2025 Mariners can contend despite a maddening offseason
SEATTLE – This is not an invitation to believe.It’s not an argument for why an excruciatingly inactive offseason is somehow acceptable, as a fan base’s frustrating waiting game enters extra innings. It’s not an attempt to absolve an ownership group that, given a golden ticket, seems content to squander it. It’s not a pitch for how the Seattle Mariners have actually improved by … [Read more...] about Commentary: Why the 2025 Mariners can contend despite a maddening offseason