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To this point in spring training, who has impressed or surprised you the most? While you think of your answer, read these links.
In Mariners News...
- Scott Servais is confident in Justin Dunn’s future as a starter.
#Mariners manager Scott Servais at first thought RHP Justin Dunn might be bullpen-bound. But after two strong spring outings, Servais has changed course.
— 710 ESPN Seattle (@710ESPNSeattle) March 1, 2019
"He's definitely a starter, he has that kind of makeup."
More in @shannondrayer's notebook.https://t.co/C5kknjR3yj
- I want all of the merchandise.
Get excited y'all! The 2019 merch has started to arrive! Check out these new hoodies! #PowerUp #PowerUpTheMerch pic.twitter.com/0otTONVyyX
— West Virginia Power (@wv_power) March 1, 2019
- Two legends.
Dos de mis favoritos y dos caballeros del béisbol @MannyActa14 y @VizquelOmar13 #PlátanoConArepaPower pic.twitter.com/CyInQts7RF
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) March 2, 2019
- Dee Gordon talked with Dave Sims and Mike Blowers.
Healthy and motivated, @FlashGJr is ready to hit the ground running in 2019.
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 2, 2019
He discussed that and more with Mike Blowers and @TheDaveSimsShow on @ROOTSPORTS_NW today. pic.twitter.com/HWl0fwubsJ
- Through two appearances, Justus Sheffield’s new approach has been effective.
.@Topsheff42 has brought a new approach into 2019—and it's paying dividends early.
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) March 2, 2019
https://t.co/UORongO4zU pic.twitter.com/OOO3vNa9UH
- Here is Jared Kelenic in action.
Around the League...
- This Driveline article takes a look at the value of prospects and player development.
- It has been a long time since Bryce Harper wasn’t a National.
Here's the Nationals lineup the last time Bryce Harper was not a part of their Major League club.
— Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) March 1, 2019
(Friday, April 27, 2012) pic.twitter.com/Zdc07aHIAX
Minter walks off the mound with the trainer. Righthander Jason Creasy coming in to pitch for the Braves https://t.co/Tc0W08UKwg
— Kyle Glaser (@KyleAGlaser) March 1, 2019
- Former Mariner alert.
Michael Pineda sat between 93-95 in his first outing. Called strike three on an off-speed pitch. Allowed one hit. Didn’t walk anyone.
— Dan Hayes (@DanHayesMLB) March 1, 2019
- One of the many new Phillies hit a baseball a long ways yesterday.
JT Realmuto's first spring training HR is absolutely DEMOLISHED. pic.twitter.com/CuSjjBlSYd
— Alex Fast (@AlexFast8) March 1, 2019
- Former Mariner Adam Warren signed a contract with San Diego.
Adam Warren deal with padres is worth $2.5M guaranteed
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 1, 2019
- Bad news for the Royals.
Official statement from the #Royals regarding Salvador Perez’s status. pic.twitter.com/HbEBhoWSoZ
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) March 1, 2019
- Salvador Perez will likely need elbow surgery.
Breaking: Tommy John surgery has been recommended for Royals star catcher Salvador Perez. He is expected to have the surgery next week, and would be back for the 2020 season.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 2, 2019
- Renee Tirado is leading MLB’s movement towards more diversity.
- Videos emerged of a physical altercation between Giants CEO Larry Baer and his wife.
#EXCLUSIVE: San Francisco Giants CEO Larry Baer caught on video in SF park dragging his wife to ground as the pair fight; I've seen two videos, they are sad https://t.co/3quBKHeGtH @EvanSernoffsky @SFGiants
— Matthias Gafni (@mgafni) March 1, 2019
- Bryce Harper is recruiting other athletes to Philadelphia.
Le'Veon Bell to Philly? Bryce Harper wants to see it:
— ESPN (@espn) March 1, 2019
(via @LeVeonBell) pic.twitter.com/M5yT9Ca6uQ
- Here’s Bryce Harper in his new uniform.
13 years.
— Cut4 (@Cut4) March 2, 2019
4,745 days.
2,106 games.
For the first time ever in a @Phillies uniform.
Without further ado......Bryce Harper pic.twitter.com/sMv0H9iHja
- Bryce Harper will wear number 3.
Bryce Harper will wear No. 3 for the #Phillies, as @matt_breen first reported. Team has been talking about retiring Roy Halladay’s No. 34 or at least keeping it iced. Halladay will be inducted into the @baseballhall in July. Plenty of time for Harper to rebrand himself, right?
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) March 2, 2019
- More Bryce Harper.
You ready? The Show begins now.
— MLB (@MLB) March 2, 2019
(MLB x @Gatorade) pic.twitter.com/Z3umgHRAco
- This is something I didn’t know.
excuse me? pic.twitter.com/uhYFuLuJll
— rachael mcdaniel (@rumhamlet) March 1, 2019
- Are foul balls the cause of pace of play problems?
There were almost 14,000 more foul balls last season than there were 20 seasons earlier. https://t.co/SlEtC0U5eW
— FiveThirtyEight (@FiveThirtyEight) March 2, 2019
ICYMI: The #Padres, #Rays and #Braves have been named the top 3 in our ranking of #MLB's Top 10 farm systems. Dig in! https://t.co/jVlLp8UHmP pic.twitter.com/gs9xYb07GZ
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) March 1, 2019
Luke’s Picks...
- I cannot even begin to comprehend this.
I used a haptic glove to shake someone's hand 5,000 miles away and actually feel the contact. The sensation is hard to describe, but because that's my job, here ya go. https://t.co/tZLem0hjtV
— Matt Simon (@mrMattSimon) March 1, 2019