Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/1/22: Modesto Nuts, Jameson Taillon, and Justin Grimm

Good morning everybody and Happy New Year! Thanks for spending another wonderful year here at Lookout Landing. Let’s hope this year brings us our first Mariners playoff appearance in 20 years. Let’s start the year off with some links.

In Mariners news...

• The Modesto Nuts have proposed a new ballpark to the city and county due to MLB’s concerns with the current facilities.

Around the league...

• These things were pretty unbelievable.

• Some people have too much time on their hands, but this is still pretty funny.

• Jon Rimmer at Pinstripe Alley wonders if Jameson Taillon’s mechanical changes led to him injuring his ankle.
• Anthony Franco at MLB Trade Rumors thinks the Pirates could be in on bounceback candidates after a disappointing 2021 season.
• The A’s agreed to a minor league contract with former Mariner Justin Grimm.

Anders’ picks...

• Rest in peace to Betty White, the comedic legend who passed away mere days before her 100th birthday.