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Mariner Moose Tracks, 12/31/17: Edgar Martinez, Barry Bonds, and Sandy Koufax

The final links of the year.

By Luke Mounger@LukeMounger Dec 31, 2017, 7:00am PST

MLB: Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners

Is it worth staying up until midnight on New Years Eve? I want to hear your thoughts.

In Mariners News...

Edgar Martinez is one of 14 players in to slash .310/.410/.510 with over 5000 PA in a career.

14 players have posted a .310/.410/.510 line in at least 5,000 PAs.

Ty Cobb
Jimmie Foxx
Lou Gehrig
Hank Greenberg
Harry Heilmann
Todd Helton
Rogers Hornsby
Joe Jackson
Edgar
Stan Musial
Manny Ramirez
Babe Ruth
Joey Votto
Ted Williams

- HOFer | #EdgarHOF pic.twitter.com/S5ZyfXA3It
— Mariners (@Mariners) December 30, 2017

Here are the five nastiest pitches thrown by Mariners in 2017.

A whooole lotta swing-and-miss stuff.

Here are the five nastiest Mariners pitches of 2017. pic.twitter.com/v6c7xjFrW9
— Mariners (@Mariners) December 30, 2017

Here’s a compilation of Edgar Martinez stats and quotes from several players about Edgar Martinez’ Hall of Fame candidacy.

His peers recognize Edgar Martinez's place among the all-time greats. #EdgarHOF

More: https://t.co/xwww8Rgm7x pic.twitter.com/w9w8KQn0r8
— MarinersPR (@MarinersPR) December 31, 2017

Around the League...

Barry Bonds was really good, even against elite pitchers.

Mike Trout's career line:
.306/.410/.566

Barry Bonds career vs Randy Johnson:
.306/.452/.551

I just.
— Ethan (@EthanNovak) December 31, 2017

Check out MLB’s ranking of the 10 best games of 2017.

We had some thrillers in 2017.

Here’s a look at the 10 best games of this season. https://t.co/SEchYBK4aw pic.twitter.com/Ig2JYaRJbz
— MLB (@MLB) December 31, 2017

Yesterday was Sandy Koufax’s birthday.

One of the original aces.

Happy 82nd birthday to Sandy Koufax! pic.twitter.com/3h44fL47HN
— MLB (@MLB) December 30, 2017

Take a look at 10 unnoticed great catches from last year.

Luke’s Pick...

Here’s a tribute to Bob Rondeau and his incredible career.

It has been a remarkable career for Bob Rondeau.

Forever a Husky legend.#ThanksBob https://t.co/Qn6ZDeWlV6
— Washington Athletics (@UWAthletics) December 31, 2017