Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/8/24: Teoscar Hernandez, Sean Manaea, and Oneil Cruz
Monday links!
In Mariners news...
- Shortstop J.P Crawford gives us his thoughts on encounters with aliens:
JP Crawford talks about his experience with aliens
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) January 6, 2024
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- Ryan Divish at The Seattle Times believes that the Mariners’ roster is mostly complete after their recent trade moves.
Around the league...
- Free agent outfielder and former Mariner Teoscar Hernandez has signed a one-year/$23.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Free agent LHP Sean Manaea has agreed to a two-year/$28 million contract with the New York Mets.
- Matt Monagan at MLB.com recalls the story behind the 1990s Foot Locker Slam Fest, a dunk contest between Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, Deion Sanders, and other famous athletes.
- After a collision at home plate cut his 2023 season short, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is fully recovered from his fractured fibula and ready to go for the upcoming season.
Becca’s picks...
- The 2024 college football national championship is tonight at 4:30 pm! The Washington Huskies are set to take on the Michigan Wolverines in a battle of two undefeated teams. What are your score predictions?