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Even on a Sunday morning in the middle of December we have plenty of news and notes to sort through. Pass the time with the links posted below.
In Mariners News...
- The Mariners just signed former National Tommy Milone.
Ex-Nats alert (two-time edition): LHP Tommy Milone has signed a minor league contract with the Mariners.
— Pete Kerzel (@masnPete) December 8, 2018
- Here’s an updated list of players the Mariners have signed to minor league contracts this offseason.
Updated list of players signed to a minor league contract this offseason:
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) December 8, 2018
Orlando Calixte IF
Nabil Crismatt RHP
Zac Grotz RHP
Robinson Leyer RHP
Jose Lobaton C
Tim Lopes IF
Ian McKinney LHP
Tommy Milone LHP
Austin Nola C
Tito Polo OF
Tayler Scott RHP#Mariners
- John Sickels ranks the Mariners top 10 prospects following the Mariners many moves.
Mariners Top 10 revised for trade with Mets 1) Justus Sheffield, B+ 2) Jarred Kelenic, B+/B 3) Evan White, B 4) Justin Dunn, B 5) Logan Gilbert, B 6) Kyle Lewis, B- 7) Julio Rodriguez, B- 8) Dom Thompson-Williams B- 9) Braden Bishop B- 10) Cal Raleigh, B-
— John Sickels (@MinorLeagueBall) December 8, 2018
- Braden Bishop just got engaged.
Shouts to my dude @bradenbishop7 and his beautiful new fiancé @BeeRuiz23 on their engagement! #Bishops2019 pic.twitter.com/TvOYQOZy3w
— DC the #BadTweetGuy (@NoTweetDC) December 9, 2018
- Ryan Rowland-Smith, Rick Rizzs, and others got out in the community yesterday.
Fun way to spend a Saturday morning with Rick Rizzs @TFKSeattle and of course the @MarinerMoose handing out toys!
— Ryan Rowland-Smith (@hyphen18) December 8, 2018
Merry Christmas pic.twitter.com/rWSTZWY6UW
Around the League...
- Mike Napoli retired yesterday.
THANK YOU... pic.twitter.com/CzhaoU9YUH
— Mike Napoli (@MikeNapoli25) December 8, 2018
- Oakland Athletic draftee Kyler Murray won the Heisman Trophy.
Getting drafted in the 1st round by the @Athletics. ✅
— MLB (@MLB) December 9, 2018
Winning the #HeismanTrophy. ✅
What a year for @TheKylerMurray. pic.twitter.com/Uk9S998VPQ
- Here’s an article looking at how Heisman Award Winner Kyler Murray’s baseball and football talents work together.
- Oakland’s Triple A Affiliates changed their name to the Las Vegas Aviators.
The Triple-A team in Las Vegas is now the Aviators. Oakland A’s affiliate https://t.co/TVITiQWiPQ
— SB Nation MLB (@SBNationMLB) December 8, 2018
- Baseball America breaks down the history of GMs trading top prospects.
- Kyler Murray has some advice for Bryce Harper.
The #Heisman hopeful knows what he would do. pic.twitter.com/7Act4pCP0R
— MLB (@MLB) December 9, 2018
- Will Leitch ranked the top 10 starting rotations in baseball.
Luke’s Pick...
- The Huskies got to work preparing for the Rose Bowl yesterday.
2️⃣4️⃣ days until #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/xpW5eQcbXx
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) December 8, 2018