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Good morning everyone! Happy Félix Day for what is potentially the last time we’ll ever be able to say that. It’s a bittersweet day to be sure, so enjoy it while it lasts. With that, here are today’s links.
In Mariners news...
- Some early footage of a new M’s farmhand...
- Greg Johns at MLB.com discusses Mallex Smith’s transformation into an excellent defensive outfielder.
- Larry Stone reminisces about the past greatness of Félix Hernández.
Around the league...
- Per Baseball Prospectus, slugging percentage is now a better measuring stick for run production than on-base percentage is. ($)
- Reds starter Sonny Gray has undergone elbow surgery but isn’t expected to miss any time in 2020.
- And some more injury news...
Royals trainer Nick Kenney says Adalberto Mondesi will undergo left-shoulder surgery likely next week. Surgeon is TBD. Recover time 5-6 months, hope is for him to be back Opening Day 2020.
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) September 25, 2019
- The Angels could look at hiring Joe Maddon as their new skipper, reports Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic. ($)
- Rob Manfred says the league is looking into changing the baseballs in an effort to reduce the number of home runs.
- Not really surprising but now it’s official.
MLB and the MLBPA have extended the Administrative Leave for Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán through the conclusion of the 2019 World Series.
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) September 25, 2019
- The Pirates are giving him another year.
Exclusive: Clint Hurdle has been informed he’ll be back as #Pirates manager next season. I spoke with him about it before today's game. "I’d love to win a World Series ring before I no longer am in uniform. That hourglass has been flipped over. I’m 62.”https://t.co/tWZNGhNNkZ
— Stephen J. Nesbitt (@stephenjnesbitt) September 25, 2019
- James Wagner at The New York Times notes that baseball’s pace of play is good news for ballpark knitters.
- Craig Edwards at Fangraphs breaks down the NL MVP race.
- J.T. Realmuto may undergo knee surgery in the near future.
Anders’ picks...
- Some neat Seattle NHL news...
Very cool news. NHL Seattle hired its first round of scouts, including Cammi Granato, the NHL’s first female pro scout.
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) September 25, 2019
Continues Seattle’s commitment to diversity and thinking outside the box. Franchise now has about 60 employees; >60% of VPs are female https://t.co/qIL5QSTAyx