In Mariners News...
- The Mariners are reportedly interested in former Diamondbacks reliever Yoshihisa Hirano.
A new report out of Japan suggests (if I'm parsing the translation correctly) the Mariners are pursuing 35-year-old reliever Yoshihisa Hirano, who spent the last two seasons with Diamondbacks after a lengthy career in the NPB. CC: @LookoutLanding https://t.co/eA6xuVSlwJ
— Untitled Goose Joe Veyera (@JoeVeyera) December 14, 2019
- What will Shed Long’s role be for the upcoming season?
Analysis: Based on the Mariners' plan, Shed Long should be the starting second baseman on opening day
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) December 13, 2019
https://t.co/qe6j6XDkDv
- Ichiro is planning to become a Japanese amateur baseball coach.
Ex-MLB legend Ichiro taking steps to become Japanese amateur baseball coach - The Mainichi https://t.co/zWg0l2yjdB
— NPB on reddit (@NPB_Reddit) December 14, 2019
- Larry Stone writes about what’s next following the Winter Meetings.
Around The League...
- Which logo is your favorite?
logos for the reverse of team names (via r/baseball) pic.twitter.com/lCxZbeIgek
— megan YELI MVP brown (@thatgirlondeck) December 13, 2019
- Checking in on Yasiel Puig:
My offseason training with sumo wrestlers in Japan pic.twitter.com/HmqAaGpEej
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) December 14, 2019
- Brandon Morrow is returning to the Cubs.
The #Cubs are bringing back reliever Brandon Morrow, agreeing to a minor league contract that will pay him $1 million in #MLB with $1.25 million in incentives
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 13, 2019
- The Giants are moving their bullpens from on the field to behind the centerfield wall.
OFFICIAL: The #SFGiants announced today the bullpens at Oracle Park will move from an on-field location in foul territory to a new location behind the centerfield wall in 2020.
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) December 12, 2019
: https://t.co/Sm5oEcVzMB pic.twitter.com/V6dDUFLAB8
- The Mets and Yoenis Cespedes have agreed to amend Cespedes’ contract.
Becca’s Picks...
- This is impressive.
Jimmy challenges @NiallOfficial to read “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” in 7 different accents pic.twitter.com/t5Rg0ZPUXX
— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) December 13, 2019
- A well-deserved award for the US Women’s Soccer team. Congrats!
Show ‘em some respect. ✊
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) December 11, 2019
2019 @TIME Athletes of the Year. pic.twitter.com/vRvRaGZlYO