Mariners Moose Tracks, 11/22/22: Matt Brash, Aaron Judge, and Olivia Pichardo

In Mariners news...

• Julio’s homecoming celebrations continue in style:

• Matt Brash putting in some offseason work to develop new pitches:

• Jerry Dipoto discusses the state of the Mariners’ farm system and its differences from previous years, as the team looks to prepare for this coming season,

Around the league...

• Star free agent Aaron Judge has landed in San Francisco to meet with the Giants this week.

• The Giants are also reportedly interested in Brandon Nimmo and Cody Bellinger as they continue their search for outfielders.
• Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel underwent surgery to repair a broken toe that led him to miss the last two weeks of the season, and he is expected to be ready by the start of Spring Training.
• The New York Mets have been in contact with former New York Yankees pitcher Jameson Tallion, who is a current free agent for the first time in his career. The Yankees opted against issuing his qualifying offer, however are still in the running to re-sign him.
• Mark Feinsand at MLB.com highlights the top potential suitors for free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson.

Becca’s picks...

• Amazing news yesterday morning as Olivia Pichardo became the first female athlete in NCAA D1 history to make a varsity baseball roster. As a much needed step in the right direction, I can’t wait to follow Olivia as she begins competition with Brown University’s baseball team!