Mariners Moose Tracks, 12/9/22: Brandon Nimmo, David Robertson, and Xander Bogaerts

Hello one and all and happy Friday! Let’s dive into the latest.

In Mariners news...

• Jerry Dipoto hopped on the radio at 710 ESPN Seattle for a very honest discussion with Brock & Salk regarding the Winter Meetings and the current state of the Mariners. I highly recommend listening to it (full audio at the bottom of the article) for an idea of where the M’s are likely to go moving forward.
• Joe Fann at 710 ESPN Seattle provided some insight on the M’s spending habits compared to some of their rivals.
• Goodbye Frankie Tostado, we’ll remember your 24 hours as a Mariner fondly.

Around the league...

• The Mets netted the top outfielder remaining on the free agent market, re-signing Brandon Nimmo to an eight-year contract.
• The Mets also signed right-handed reliever David Robertson to a one-year deal.
• The Mets are in uncharted payroll territory...and they might not be done.

• Respect to Kevin Durant for this one.

• Red Sox General Manager Chaim Bloom reportedly was stunned and deflated after Xander Bogaerts signed with San Diego. The Sox had offered just six years to the star shortstop.
• Dan Szymborski at Fangraphs wonders what happens now for the Padres and the Red Sox with Bogaerts playing in San Diego.
• I don’t usually report on minor league deals, but this one felt significant: The Dodgers have agreed to a pact with outfielder Jason Heyward.
• Unfortunately, it looks like this guy is sticking around in professional baseball.