Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/23/19: Ichiro, Chris Sale, and Husky Hoops

23.03.2019 17:00

Lookout Landing

Spring Links!

So wait a second, is this real?

Mike Trout’s New Walk Up song pic.twitter.com/y84WrwzwIe
— MyBookie Sportsbook (@betmybookie) March 19, 2019

When I decide I think it’s real, I think to myself “well, it can’t possibly be real.” So when I settle on it being fake, I think “what if?” Someone tell me the right answer in the comments, please.

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Justin Dunn pitched incredibly well yesterday.
The Mariners tweeted a couple of awesome Ichiro moments.

Only one player has ever hit an inside-the-park home run in an All-Star Game.#ThanksIchiro pic.twitter.com/WvC7A6buQW
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 23, 2019

That pin-point command. #ThanksIchiro pic.twitter.com/Dloo7gGA9s
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 23, 2019

Around the League...

Here’s a list of transactions including former Mariners.

Former Mariners on the transactions list.

Christian Bergman released by the Cubs.
Daniel Schlereth released by the Red Sox.
Thyago Vieira optioned to Triple-A by the White Sox.
James Pazos optioned to Triple-A by the Phillies.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) March 23, 2019

Another former Mariner was released by the Giants yesterday.

The Giants released outfielder Cameron Maybin.
— Maria I. Guardado (@mi_guardado) March 22, 2019

Justin Verlander, who is currently 36, is about to sign a two-year extension.

According to sources, Justin Verlander and the Astros are moving toward a deal on an extension. It’s believed to be a two-year deal in the $66M range.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) March 23, 2019

On the topic of pitcher deals.

Chris Sale has a deal with Red Sox, pending physical. @Ken_Rosenthal reports it’s for $145M, 5 years.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 22, 2019

This is ridiculously cool.

The new NC Dinos ballpark Changwon NC Park will display spin rates for every pitches (using Trackman) on scoreboard. It also features "Data robots", which can give fans game info, batting orders and can function as a jukebox. #KBO https://t.co/X4pnDizco0 pic.twitter.com/4sXnQ0vHdF
— Sung Min Kim (@sung_minkim) March 22, 2019

A’s first baseman Matt Olson had hand surgery and has no timetable for his return.
The Dodgers suffered a pitching staff injury.

Updated #Dodgers roster projection: SP Rich Hill (strained knee) will begin the season on the Injured List ...https://t.co/jhNsPi3yfV

Julio Urias (11.2 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 11 K this spring) is the leading candidate to start the team's 5th game of the season. #LABleedsBlue pic.twitter.com/Czeb6xcIqs
— Jason Martinez (@mlbdepthcharts) March 22, 2019

This article looks at the relationship between team payrolls and ticket prices ($).
The Brewers added a reliever.

#Brewers in agreement with free-agent reliever Alex Wilson, pending physical, sources tell me and @Ken_Rosenthal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) March 22, 2019

In your opinion, how does this compare to this year’s Mariners commercials?

That #FridayFeeling when the 1st Yankees commercial drops...

Adam Ottavino's got some pretty scary nightmares. pic.twitter.com/2JDx8tjbc5
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 22, 2019