Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/13/21: Corey Kluber, Andrew Benintendi, and Carter Capps

Gooooooooooooood morning folks! Come check out some links as you get your Wednesday started.

In Mariners news...

• Ryan Divish answered a number of questions facing the Mariners this winter, including their willingness (or lack thereof) to sign a big name player this year.
• The Mariners Care Community Tour is going virtual this year. Find out how you can RSVP your spot here.
• Daniel Kramer at MLB.com checks in on the three M’s players approaching arbitration.

Around the league...

• Corey Kluber spoke to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers ahead of a planned bullpen session today in front of MLB scouts.
• A true olive branch for New Yorkers.

• Jeff Passan at ESPN argues that the White Sox may be the best team in the American League right now. ($)
• Gift Ngoepe, South Africa’s first MLB player, joined Baseball America’s “From Phenom to the Farm” podcast to discuss his journey.
• Trade talks are heating up for Boston outfielder Andrew Benintendi, with many expecting him to be dealt this week.
• A former Mariner lands a coaching gig.

• Our own Jake Mailhot briefly escaped our clutches to write about the questions facing the Twins’ bullpen at Fangraphs.