Mariners Moose Tracks, 12/8/22: Masataka Yoshida, Xander Bogaerts, and Willson Contreras

Breaking down the final day of the Winter Meetings.

The Winter Meetings have come and gone, so let’s dive into what you may have missed.

In Mariners news...

• The Cespedes BBQ boys sat down with Jerry Dipoto to quiz him about his trading history.

Around the league...

• The Padres backed up a truckload of money for shortstop Xander Bogaerts, signing him to an 11-year deal.
• On the day of his posting, Masataka Yoshida signed a five-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.
• Boston was pretty busy yesterday, agreeing to a two-year deal with closer Kenley Jansen.
• The Mets continued to bolster their pitching staff by signing left-hander José Quintana to a two-year contract.
• The Mets also acquired left-hander Brooks Raley from the Rays in exchange for minor league lefty Keyshawn Askew.
• The Cardinals found their Yadier Molina replacement in Willson Contreras, who signed a five-year deal with the Redbirds.
• The A’s signed infielder Aledmys Díaz to a two-year pact.
• Our very own John Trupin penned a piece at SF Gate about the Giants signing Mitch Haniger and the kind of impact he’ll have in the Bay.
• The Padres actually outbid the Yankees for Aaron Judge — just like they did with Trea Turner — but failed to ultimately sign the slugger.
• Prospects Live dropped their first 2023 mock draft after the conclusion of the draft lottery.

Anders’ picks...

• New York Times staff members are walking out today for the first time in 40 years after failing to make significant progress on a working contract, which expired in March of 2021. Support their motion and don’t visit any NY Times pages while the strike is going on!