Mariners Moose Tracks, 2/9/21: Taylor Guerrieri, Yadier Molina, and Shohei Ohtani

In Mariners News...

• The Mariners have signed pitching prospect and former Rays first-round pick Taylor Guerrieri to a minor-league deal.
• SS prospect Noelvi Marte highlights MLB Pipeline’s list of prospects who just missed the 2021 Top 100 Prospects list.

Around The League...

• Free agent catcher Yadier Molina has agreed to return to the Cardinals for his 18th season on a one-year/$9 million deal.
• The Angels have avoided arbitration with Shohei Ohtani as they reach a two-year/$8.5 million deal.
• The Twins have signed MLB veterans (and both former Mariners!) Andrew Albers and Keon Broxton to minor-league deals with invitations to spring training.
• MLB and the MLBPA have agreed on the 2021 season format, which will be the full 162-game season and include seven-inning doubleheaders, a runner on second in extra innings, and no universal DH.

Becca’s Picks...

• The Seattle Storm have signed 7x All-Star, WNBA Champion, and 15-year veteran Candice Dupree! Welcome to Seattle, Candice!