Mariners Moose Tracks, 8/3/19: Ryon Healy, Blink-182, Crusty the Pie

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In Mariners News...

• Jerry Dipoto had some very candid remarks about which Mariner prospects we’ll see with the big club this season.

“‘A few players that will be obvious additions for us will be Jake Fraley (and) Justus Sheffield,’ Dipoto said, adding that a number of prospects on Double-A Arkansas’ roster, which includes 2019 MLB Futures Game participants Justin Dunn and Evan White, will also join the M’s in September after the Travelers’ run in the Texas League postseason.”

Read this entire 710 ESPN article here.

• Ryon Healy’s season is over, as the infielder will require hip surgery.
• Ah yes, the ol’ “get me out of Everett”.

• Here’s a first look at recent trade acquisition Taylor Guilbeau, who Seattle scooped in the Roenis Elías deal.

• The Mariners are auctioning off a bunch of old Safeco Field signage. If you’ve ever wanted to own a sign that says CENTER FIELD, now might be your chance.

Around the League...

• White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson joined The Right Time podcast with Bomani Jones and dropped the instantly iconic line “It’s all about making that dope content”.

• Sarah Langs of MLB.com wrote about the history of teams who enter August atop their division. This was also a nice reminder that the 2001 Mariners hold the modern record for largest division lead on August 1.
• Luiz Gohara was DFA’d earlier this week, and has now officially cleared waivers and become a free agent.

• Outfielder pitching, pitcher in the outfield.

• Ben Zobrist has resumed baseball activities after taking time off following his divorce. He is currently with Class A South Bend.
• Bummer.

Matthew’s Picks...

• Did y’all know “All The Small Things” was originally called “Babycakes-Buttermuffin”? That and more in this Ringer story about the most naked band of the late-90s.
• Shouts to Crusty.