Mariners Moose Tracks, 5/31/17: Andrew Moore, Suspensions, and Jeb Bush

Hello everyone! Random question: do you consider the four games the Mariners are playing against the Rockies to be one series or two? I was having this discussion with someone recently, where I argued that it should be considered one series even though it’s a home-and-home. They disagreed. Where do you stand? Feel free to ponder that as you read this morning’s links.

In Mariners news...

• Thankfully, the Nelson Cruz injury doesn’t appear to be too bad.

• Andrew Moore is doing his best to taunt the Mariners and their rotation problems.

Around the league...

• I’m honestly surprised that pitchers don’t do this kind of thing more often.

• Michael Morse sustained a concussion in the brawl with the Nationals after running into teammate Jeff Samardzija.
• James Dator takes a look at some players who chose not to get involved in the nasty fight.
• Punishments were announced for the two who instigated the showdown.

• Kolya Illarionov at The Hardball Times wonders if managers are using their challenges effectively.
• What will happen to the game without Mike Trout? Nick Stellini delves into this topic.
• Trout is so valuable that losing him for two months is almost as bad as another team losing a stud for a full season.
• Jeb Bush is reportedly out on the Marlins sale, but Derek Jeter is still trying to purchase the franchise without the help of the former Florida governor.
• Pinstripe Alley wonders if Gary Sanchez can get the power back in his swing.
• Albert Pujols is just one homer away from history.

Anders’ picks...

• Andrew Gruttado at The Ringer isn’t a fan of the movie trend where actors are made to look much younger than they are.