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Good morning everyone! Today is the start of the Winter Meetings. That means we’re probably going to see a ton of activity around the league, so keep your eyes peeled. Meanwhile, let’s get you caught up on what you may have missed from the weekend.
In Mariners news...
- Greg Johns previews what could be a busy Winter Meetings for the Mariners.
- Good luck, Seth! We hardly knew ye.
#Mariners release RHP Seth Frankoff. Frankoff is seeking an opportunity to play in Korea.
— MarinersPR (@MarinersPR) December 11, 2017
Seattle's 40-man roster is now at 36 players.
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- Well that didn’t take long.
Doosan Bears announced the signing of pitcher Seth Frankoff aka @Frankoff43 to a 1 year deal worth $850K (includes a $100K signing bonus).
— Dan Kurtz (@MyKBO) December 10, 2017
Around the league...
- It’s official now!
Giancarlo Stanton, who’s passed his physical and is officially a Yankee, is said by a friend to be “very happy” with how it turned out. Press conferrence is at 2 et tomorrow.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 11, 2017
- A former Mariner found a typical former-Mariner home.
#Cubs close on Brandon Morrow, per @MLBBruceLevine. Had mentioned last week they were considering him to close. Likely will sign one other late-inning reliever as well.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 10, 2017
- The Braves are expected to field offers on starter Julio Teheran during the Winter Meetings.
- Now that Ohtani and Giancarlo have found homes we’re starting to see some activity on the market.
Free-agent reliever Luke Gregerson in agreement with #STLCards on two-year, $11M contract with a vesting option, sources tell The Athletic. Deal is pending a physical.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 10, 2017
- Yesterday was a big day for Tigers fans.
Alan Trammell, Jack Morris elected to #HOF by Modern Baseball Era Committee. #HOFWKND https://t.co/5ovZWnBLtK pic.twitter.com/zv3q7pt5Gw
— Baseball Hall ⚾ (@baseballhall) December 10, 2017
- I’m not really sure what this means.
#Orioles GM Dan Duquette confirms that the team did NOT make a presentation to Shohei Ohtani, "Because philosophically we don't participate on the posting part of it." pic.twitter.com/IIyL2oDTrM
— MLB Network Radio Sirius 209, XM 89 (@MLBNetworkRadio) December 10, 2017
- Josh Bard!
The #Yankees will announce tomorrow that Phil Nevin will be the #Yankees third base coach, Josh Bard is the bench coach and Mike Harkey will return as bullpen coach
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 11, 2017
- Bluebird Banter wonders if it’s time for the Blue Jays to shift gears and start to rebuild.
- Dallas Keuchel has hired Scott Boras to represent him.
- Red Sox righty Steven Wright was arrested and released this weekend on domestic abuse charges.