Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/18/21: Joakim Soria, Anibal Sanchez, and Shelby Miller

In Mariners news...

• A very exciting day as the 2021 schedule has been completed and announced! The Mariners will open the season against the Giants and close out with 5-game home stand against Kansas City and Houston.
• Braden Bishop has secured a spot on MLB Pipeline’s new All-Defense second team.
• It might not be exactly what we want to hear, but Brent Stecker at 710 ESPN Seattle explores why the Mariners’ unusually quiet offseason could be beneficial to the team.
• Joakim Soria could find another home in the AL West after new reports show that the Mariners have expressed interest in the free agent reliever.

Around the League...

• Anibal Sanchez and Julio Teheran will be throwing for scouts together as they both look to rebound from rough 2020 seasons.

• Will Leitch at MLB.com explores one player on each team that should be receiving a contract extension in the not-too-distant future.
• The Cubs, on a mission to add much-needed bullpen depth, have agreed to a minor league deal with RHP Shelby Miller that includes a non-roster invite to spring training.

Becca’s Picks...

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