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In Mariners news...
- The Athletic is taking a survey of the thoughts of Mariners fans. If you’re a subscriber, help them out and fill it out! ($)
- Ryan Divish examines how the M’s are approaching this draft.
Here's the second of two stories on the @Mariners and the MLB draft, including a look at the changes to their scouting for this process, including the reliance on video and analytics. Also a list of the top players that could be taken at No. 6https://t.co/ghSSUAwd5T
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) April 13, 2020
- Kyle is doing his part to help out in the community.
Around the league...
- This would be a great way to get baseball back on national TV here in America.
According to a report by Sports Chosun, #ESPN inquired about #KBO broadcasting rights. Talks are at preliminary stage and not anywhere close to an agreement yet. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/O2mP6VYfVA
— Daniel Kim 대니얼 김 (@DanielKimW) April 13, 2020
- Meanwhile, Major League Baseball continues to try to get content out there.
MLB announces slate of original programming hosted on YouTube. Many of the shows will heavily focus on player personalities. pic.twitter.com/Em6q0gcuec
— Nick Stellini (@StelliniTweets) April 13, 2020
- Craig Edwards at ESPN looks a the best and worst trades of every American League GM. ($)
- I mean, seems like a pretty good explanation to me.
Talked to my kids about things. Went well. https://t.co/DdJhY8KhHV pic.twitter.com/iHGFt311Qq
— Grant Brisbee (@GrantBrisbee) April 13, 2020
- Dan Szymborski at Fangraphs projects league standings in a Cactus League/Grapefruit League format. The Mariners do not perform well.
Anders’ picks...
- This is way more exciting than I expected it to be.
riveting pic.twitter.com/zrGuZRztjR
— Dodai Stewart (@dodaistewart) April 14, 2020
- Rest in peace, Tavaris.
Former #Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson died last night in a car accident in Alabama, a spokesperson for his employer Tennessee State tells me. Jackson, 36, was TSU’s QB coach. Along with Seattle, he also played for the #Vikings and #Bills.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 13, 2020