Mariners Moose Tracks, 12/24/20: Ljay Newsome, Tommy Kahnle, and José Ureña
We’re still waiting for the major pieces to come off the board.
Good morning everybody! We’ve officially hit the point in the offseason where things should take a break until we hit 2021. Here’s some of the latest that you need to know as you get your day started.
In Mariners news...
- After making his MLB debut in 2020, Ljay Newsome continues to refine his game.
- Our very own Michael Ajeto released a new episode of his Mariners-focused podcast with Andy Patton, touching on the bullpen additions and a host of other relevant topics.
Around the league...
- A highly sought-after free agent target lands with the Goliath of the sport.
The Dodgers have signed reliever Tommy Kahnle to a two-year deal as @Ken_Rosenthal first reported. Kahnle underwent Tommy John surgery in August so there's a chance he doesn't pitch in 2021.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) December 23, 2020
- An A’s fan is getting the inside edge on new-age pitching stats, outpacing even many MLB teams.
- The rebuilding Tigers have agreed to a deal with right-hander José Ureña.
- Tony Wolfe at Fangraphs wonders what the Blue Jays will do at catcher.