Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/7/24: Bryan Woo, Pete Alonso, and Juan Soto

The stove is beginning to heat up.

Good morning friends and happy Friday! With the Mariners starting a series against the red-hot Royals, here’s what you should know.

In Mariners news...

• Cal Raleigh continues to have an invaluable impact on the Mariners pitching staff both on and off the field.

• Here’s some insight on how Bryan Woo has managed to get off to his hot start to the season.

• It’s time to get mad about the 2003 season all over again.

Around the league...

• Kiri Oler at Fangraphs takes a fascinating dive into how effectively various organizations develop prospects — an article that paints the Mariners in a pretty good light.
• Jay Jaffe at Fangraphs breaks down the Blue Jays’ strange decision to move Vlad Guerrero, Jr. to third base.
• Anthony Franco at MLB Trade Rumors wonders if the Mets really will trade away star first baseman Pete Alonso this summer.
• The White Sox are reportedly in the process of listening to offers on star outfielder Luis Robert, Jr.
• Yankees star Juan Soto exited yesterday’s game with forearm discomfort. Suffice to say a lengthy absence would be a big blow to the Yanks’ division title hopes.

Anders’ picks...

• Congratulations to our good friend Dr. Gotty!

• Do you have even a little bit of interest in the sport of cricket? Here’s a great place to get started! This is especially relevant after the USA defeated Pakistan in a stunning upset.