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Happy Monday! With the biggest news of the day being the Padres’ acquisition of Blake Snell from the Rays, who do you think won the trade? As you ponder that question, take a look at today’s links:
In Mariners News...
- ICYMI: Dylan Moore was featured on the Players’ Tribune Instagram story discussing his love for baseball and what playing his favorite sport has taught him.
The Mariners’ Dylan Moore is featured on the Players’ Tribune IG story talking about what made him fall in love with baseball. Since he’s so good we’ll forgive both his Angels fandom and with the early ‘00s haircut (hey at least DMo skipped the frosted tips) pic.twitter.com/uUEGdqNcZ0
— Lookout Landing (@LookoutLanding) December 28, 2020
Around The League...
- Robinson Cano homered in his first LIDOM at-bat because of course he did.
Robinson Cano homers in his 1st at-bat. pic.twitter.com/U4g54aM8Vh
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) December 27, 2020
- Rest in peace to Hall of Famer and legendary knuckleballer Phil Niekro, thank you for continuing to inspire current and future generations of baseball.
MLB Network mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. pic.twitter.com/tqdXsRfrJG
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 27, 2020
- Blake Snell has been acquired by the Padres in exchange for top pitching prospect Luis Patino, catchers Francisco Mejia and Blake Hunt, and RHP Cole Wilcox.
- The Blue Jays have reportedly made an offer of five years or more to free-agent and former KBO shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who's posting ends on January 1st. Toronto joins the Mets, Cardinals, Red Sox, Padres, and Rangers in pursuit of signing Kim.
Becca’s Picks...
- NFC West champs baybeee!
Won the division with this one. ✅ pic.twitter.com/dXLaNWphGP
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 28, 2020