Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/25/21: Pablo Sandoval, Jameson Taillon, and Brad Hand

In Mariners News...

• Congrats to Taylor Trammell and his fiancé Emani on their engagement!

• Congrats are also in order for Mariners pitching prospect Jorge Benitez for his Puerto Rican Baseball League championship win!

• A healthy Mitch Haniger, a successful young group of prospects, and solidified rotation are all keys to a competitive edge on the 2021 season, writes the staff at 710 ESPN Seattle.

Around The League...

• Veteran 3B Pablo Sandoval will be returning to the Braves on a minor league deal that includes an invite to spring training, and will receive a $1 million salary if he makes the MLB roster.
• The Yankees have acquired RHP Jameson Taillon from the Pirates in exchange for four minor league prospects, including two pitchers, an infielder, and a left fielder. Who would you say won the trade?
• Free agent LHP and reigning MLB saves leader Brad Hand has agreed to a one-year/$10.5 million deal with the Nationals.
• Anthony Castrovince at MLB.com takes a look at “one of baseball’s greatest what-ifs” as he explains how close Willie Mays and Hank Aaron were to being teammates.