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In Mariners news...
- If you haven’t already, check it out in full.
THE HISTORY OF THE SEATTLE MARINERS
— Jon Bois (@jon_bois) May 15, 2020
six episodes. three hours, 40 minutes. you can watch the whole thing for free here https://t.co/5bxVpJ2pWB pic.twitter.com/qVdgsZ8qMv
Around the league...
- Inspired by Ichiro, perhaps?
The Launch Angle Bunt: Old School meets New School pic.twitter.com/O9nA3a4yOH
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 14, 2020
- This would certainly make things less weird for fans watching, although it obviously does nothing for the awkwardness the players will feel.
Joe Buck says Fox plans to add crowd noise and virtual fans to empty stadium broadcasts https://t.co/Y6jpsyDw7P pic.twitter.com/IjbsfBreFp
— UPROXX Sports (@UPROXXSports) May 14, 2020
- This is a guy with some strong mental fortitude.
Chris Flexen: "Absolutely 100% sure you just gave up a Tank" Mechanics. pic.twitter.com/IdFnTtRoNe
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 14, 2020
- Andy Martino points out that players are getting the short end of the stick if baseball comes back this year.
- According to the latest reports on negotiations, MLB wouldn’t plan to shut down if there was a positive test among players, unlike what Korea is doing now where a positive test results in an immediate suspension of the season.
- Here’s to hoping he’s able to recover quickly.
Reports: Former #athletics manager Art Howe in ICU with coronavirus https://t.co/O3gp93qOt3
— Henry Schulman (@hankschulman) May 14, 2020
- Connor Byrne at MLB Trade Rumors looks at the Hall of Fame case for David Ortiz.
- Yadier Molina certainly feels he’s deserving of enshrinement.
Anders’ picks...
- I’m not sure why this is so funny to me.
I’m dying pic.twitter.com/fKdGP0eOxa
— TODD SPENCE (@Todd_Spence) May 15, 2020
- Star Wars fans will likewise find this one entertaining.
Marshmallows and Star Wars.
— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) May 14, 2020
The internet is undefeated... pic.twitter.com/CDAUqNfFa6