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Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/2/20: Jarred Kelenic, David Aardsma, and Domingo Germán

Some Monday links for y’all.

By Anders Jorstad@AndersJorstad Mar 2, 2020, 7:00am PST

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Good morning everyone! Let’s dive into today’s installment of links.

In Mariners news...

Joel Sherman at The New York Post spelled doomsday for Mets fans who were hoping Jarred Kelenic wouldn’t end up becoming the superstar they thought he’d be.
In another Mariners-related story, Sherman looked at the Mariners rotation, which is filled with former New York players.
We give our condolences to the Olerud family at this time.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jordan Olerud, the 19-year-old daughter of former Mariner John Olreud. She'd dealt with a rare chromosome disease since birth. Services will be in Bothell this Saturday and donations to their foundation can be made at https://t.co/IwPJXfkMSu.
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) March 1, 2020

Some injury updates...

Should see some returns early next week for the Mariners

Evan White (groin) to run bases today. If all goes well should be in lineup tomorrow.

Dylan Moore (concussion protocol) Wed.

Taijuan Walker- likely to start Wed.

Erik Swanson ready for games.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) March 1, 2020

And other roster news...

We have a roster cut. Matt Festa reassigned to minor league camp. Spring training roster now at 70.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) March 1, 2020

It appears Matt Festa being re-assigned is a more serious issue, as he will miss the 2020 season with Tommy John surgery.
It appears that David Aardsma received some fan mail.

Close Greg but not quite right. Haha @zagsbaseball32 what do you think? @Mariners pic.twitter.com/vPNI3c9KXu
— David Aardsma (@TheDA53) March 1, 2020

Around the league...

Yankees right-hander Domingo Germán was involved in a dune buggy accident in the Dominican Republic, but was not hurt.
We miss you, Mike.

Mikey Z, baby. pic.twitter.com/mPptfEnV8U
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) March 1, 2020

Mookie Betts has sky-high expectations with his new club: it’s World Series or bust.
Our very own Jake Mailhot at Fangraphs expects that a flurry of contract extensions could be upon us.
Ken Giles said he would give up his World Series ring from 2017 if he was asked to.