Mariners Moose Tracks, 12/12/24: Luis Castillo, Garrett Crochet, and Jonathan Loáisiga

We have survived our first Mariners collective fan panic of the offseason.

Alright, folks. The Winter Meetings have come to a close, and they ended with a flurry of activity throughout baseball. Let’s get you caught up on the biggest news from the final day in Dallas.

In Mariners news…

• Rumors swirled yesterday that the Mariners and Red Sox were deep in trade negotiations that would have sent right-hander Luis Castillo to Boston for Triston Casas. However, Alex Speier of the Boston Globe quickly shot down any suggestions that a deal was close.
• The M’s are, however, expected to finalize a deal with first baseman Carlos Santana in the next week or so.

Around the league…

• The Red Sox got their ace, acquiring left-hander Garrett Crochet from the White Sox in exchange for four-player prospect package.
• The Rangers added to their bullpen depth, signing right-hander Jacob Webb to a one-year contract.
• The Brewers agreed to a one-year deal with lefty reliever Grant Wolfram.
• Jonathan Loáisiga is returning to the Bronx on a one-year contract.
• The Juan Soto deal with the Mets was made official yesterday.

• Cleveland Guardians radio announcer Tom Hamilton was named the winner of the 2025 Ford C. Frick Award, presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame to one broadcaster each year.

Anders’ picks…

• Sony cannot be stopped. I have no choice but to respect it.