Mariners Moose Tracks, 12/31/19: Shogo Akiyama, Top Prospects, and the End of the Decade

We wrap up 2019 with some links.

By Anders Jorstad@AndersJorstad Dec 31, 2019, 7:00am PST

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Japan v MLB All Stars - Game 4

Hey everyone! It’s our final links post of 2019. Here’s what you need to know as we prepare for the new year...

In Mariners news...

John Sickels at The Athletic updated his list of top 100 prospects and lists seven Mariners among the bunch. ($)

Around the league...

There are a couple of familiar faces among this bunch.

Imagine facing this squad for 162 games

The 2010s MLB All-Decade Team: pic.twitter.com/ztfInHNHD4
— ESPN (@espn) December 30, 2019

Emma Baccellieri at Sports Illustrated projects the next 10 World Series winners.
A recent addition from Japan finds a new home.

The Reds reach agreement with Shogo Akiyama, 3 years, more than 15M, according to Nikkan Sports https://t.co/zaoSYxBrRd
— Kazuto Yamazaki (@Kazuto_Yamazaki) December 30, 2019

Jon Bois at SB Nation listed the 10 least consequential athletes of the decade.
The grind never stops!

I’m in Montana right now visiting family. Just passed by a baseball field by my parents house. This dad is throwing BP to his kid while holding up a twin mattress with his other hand... and it’s below freezing outside. Had to take a pic. This is dedication! pic.twitter.com/sah0RTse2O
— Kevin Kimball (@kimballk11) December 29, 2019

Anders’ picks...

So the show almost succeeded?

Zac Efron was reportedly hospitalized after contracting a "life-threatening" illness while filming his newest show, 'Killing Zac Efron.'

"Very thankful to everyone who has reached out. I did get sick in Papua New Guinea but I bounced back quick." https://t.co/cGdGNCoUDH pic.twitter.com/Fg4XzxmfAP
— Complex (@Complex) December 30, 2019