Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/4/18: Mariners Starters, Eric Hosmer, and Mark Prior

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In Mariners news...

• Nick Rumbelow is quite the studious one.

• Jerry Dipoto does not plan on making any major additions to the starting rotation.

Around the league...

• The Marlins may have found a trade partner for Christian Yelich and/or J.T. Realmuto in the Braves, a division rival.
• Despite strong competition from the Padres, the Royals are being aggressive in their attempts to retain Eric Hosmer. Kansas City has reportedly offered the first baseman a seven-year deal.
• Travis Sawchik takes a look at the battle for Hosmer’s services.
• If you happen to be in Oakland on April 17th next season, you could stop by the stadium for a completely free A’s game!
• Help out a broadcaster who’s trying to provide a better fan experience!

• The Dodgers have hired Mark Prior to serve as the team’s bullpen coach.
• Derek Jeter predicts that attendance will rise for the Marlins this year. Uhhh?