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Mariners Moose Tracks, 8/25/2018: Dreams, Edwin Diaz, and Waiver Trades

The best way to start the weekend.

By Luke Mounger@LukeMounger Aug 25, 2018, 7:00am PDT

MLB: Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners

Congrats to Edwin Diaz for setting the franchise record for saves in a season!

HOW SWEET IT IS!

Congratulations @EdiDiaz44! What a season it's been—with more still to come. pic.twitter.com/uycPuL0c3w
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) August 25, 2018

These links are dedicated to you, Edwin.

In Mariners News...

Nelson Cruz is going to play in the outfield today.

Nelson Cruz was taking his customary pregame power nap when manager Scott Servais informed him that he would start in RF on Saturday and to prepare during BP on Friday. "I thought I was dreaming," Cruz said.
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) August 25, 2018

Ross Detwiler cleared waivers and is in Tacoma.

.@mariners outright LHP Ross Detwiler and INF Zach Vincej to Triple-A Tacoma.
— MLBRosterMoves (@MLBRosterMoves) August 24, 2018

Despite struggling recently, the Mariners are on pace to be one of the “clutch-est” teams since the 1970s. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are the least clutch team in baseball.
The Modesto Nuts announced their schedule and ticket packages for 2019.
Here are the AL West standings since July 5th.

On July 5, #Mariners were a season-high 24 games over .500 at 56-32. The AL West standings since then:

Oakland 28-13 (.683)
Houston 19-19 (.500) -7.5
Los Angeles 19-21 (.475) -8.5
Texas 18-23 (.439) -10
Seattle 16-24 (.400) -11.5
— Larry Stone (@StoneLarry) August 24, 2018

Mitch Haniger has been raking in the leadoff spot.

So Mitch Haniger is batting .397 (23-for-58) in 14 games as the Mariners' leadoff hitter. Entered today with a 1.044 OPS batting leadoff.
— TJ Cotterill (@TJCotterill) August 25, 2018

Around the League...

The person who did this is my hero.

#BeverlyHillsHotel really making me pay for that World Series win Thanks for the great lunch as always! https://t.co/KjNKTKjyZF pic.twitter.com/IyECZPhLhE
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) August 24, 2018

Matt Holliday wore shoes from over 10 years ago in his return to action as a member of the Rockies.
Delmon Young is back for his second year of baseball with the Melbourne Aces.

PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT

Delmon Young has been confirmed as returning for a second year with your Aces. He was a crucial cog for the Aces last year and can't wait to go all the way in Season 2018/19!#WelcomebackDelmon pic.twitter.com/5SCocSRCDq
— Melbourne Aces ⚾️✈️ (@MelbourneAces) August 24, 2018

David Wright is fighting to overcome injury and return to Major League Baseball.

‘How much can you take?’ Inside David Wright’s agonizing fight to beat the odds, tame his own broken body, and make his long-awaited return to the Mets: https://t.co/eXpWmUTzdV pic.twitter.com/12ts6qzFjQ
— Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) August 24, 2018

Joey Gallo left last night’s game with an injury.

Joey Gallo has left tonight's game due to an apparent injury.
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) August 25, 2018

Here are some pictures from around players’ weekend.

#PlayersWeekend is off to a wild start. pic.twitter.com/BHJAX6oWz4
— MLB (@MLB) August 25, 2018

Here are some big names that could be moved before the waiver trade deadline ends on August 31st.

Luke’s Picks..

One week until the Huskies open their season against Auburn.

Attitude is #PurpleReign

’s: https://t.co/5ZDXXXFWa5 pic.twitter.com/GZCIgSlxzf
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) August 24, 2018

You better not talk to Bison with any sort of disrespectful tone.

Man accused of taunting bison sentenced to 130 days in jail https://t.co/9egXzQLvEu pic.twitter.com/pzVjpShb7e
— KOKH FOX 25 (@OKCFOX) August 24, 2018

An aesthetic lunch for Stefan Frei.k

The perfect little lunch pic.twitter.com/0wxoiFJrbf
— Stefan Frei (@Stefan24Frei) August 24, 2018