Mariners Moose Tracks, 5/15/20: Art Howe, David Ortiz, and Yadier Molina

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In Mariners news...

• If you haven’t already, check it out in full.

Around the league...

• Inspired by Ichiro, perhaps?

• This would certainly make things less weird for fans watching, although it obviously does nothing for the awkwardness the players will feel.

• This is a guy with some strong mental fortitude.

• 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.

• 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.

• Star Wars fans will likewise find this one entertaining.