Mariners Moose Tracks, 2/4/20: James Click, Mike Dunn, and Hamilton

Good morning folks! Here are some links to get your day started.

In Mariners news...

• In case you missed it, yesterday was the almighty “Truck Day.”

• The Mariners celebrated by extending Marco Gonzales, which we have coverage of here on the site.
• If this is your music, this is likely exciting:

• Prospects Live released their Top-100 prospects list, with six Mariners represented: Jarred Kelenic 6th, Julio Rodriguez 8th, Logan Gilbert 36th, Evan White 38th, Noelvi Marte 69th, and George Kirby 80th.
• Veteran scout Bernie Pleskoff released a fantasy-focused Top-40 prospect list for FantasyPros, ranking Jarred Kelenic No. 10 and Julio Rodriguez No. 20.

Around the league...

• We’ve been hearing since yesterday morning that a Mookie Betts trade was supposed to be “imminent.” However, we still have no updates at this time.
• Ben Clemens at Fangraphs tries to figure out how contending teams can improve heading into the season, starting with the infield.
• The Astros named the former Rays executive as their new general manager.

• Buster Olney of ESPN took a look at 10 ways the Angels have failed Mike Trout over the years.
• Per Bob Nightengale, OF Brandon Guyer has signed a minor league deal with the Giants.
• Mike Dunn calls it quits.

• John Olerud was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.

Anders’ picks...

• Hello, thank you.

• Craig Custance at The Athletic tells the fascinating story of the Seattle NHL team’s name debate. ($)