Mariners Moose Tracks, 8/23/24: Scott Servais, Perry Minasian, and Héctor Neris
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Scott Servais exits the organization with class.
Good morning friends. A new chapter for the Mariners begins today. We don’t know if it will bring joy or sorrow, but we’re here with you regardless. Let’s get to the latest news from inside and outside of the organization.
In Mariners news...
- Scott Servais released a statement on his firing.
From the @Mariners, Scott Servais has this statement regarding being relieved of his duties by the team today.#TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/nemoDZr5En
— Circling Seattle Sports (@CirclingSports) August 23, 2024
- This really puts things into perspective.
Here is where the #Mariners rank since 2016 in:
— Jage (@thejagepage) August 22, 2024
- Playoff Appearances
- Division titles
- World Series Appearances pic.twitter.com/11CkJgYHTS
- David Laurila at Fangraphs sung the praises of M’s reliever Collin Snider.
Around the league...
- The Astros have agreed to a deal with former Houston righty reliever Héctor Neris.
- The Red signed journeyman first baseman Dominic Smith to a major league deal.
- In something of a surprise, the Angels have signed General Manager Perry Minasian to a two-year extension.
- Jazz Chisholm, Jr., who was previously feared to be hurt badly enough to miss the rest of the season, is returning to action today for the Yankees.
- José Caballero doesn’t just get under the skin of opposing players, it appears.
Tension in the Rays dugout, as teammates José Caballero and Yandy Díaz were separated late in Tampa's win over the A's on Wednesday night.pic.twitter.com/Z3HB7HX80o
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) August 22, 2024
- Michael Baumann at Fangraphs wonders where the curveball went.
- Jay Jaffe at Fangraphs wrote about the transformation of Michael Kopech since he went to the Dodgers.
Anders’ picks...
- Oh, hell yeah.
Peter Jackson presents a groundbreaking journey back to Middle-earth through the eyes of legendary director Kenji Kamiyama.#LOTR The War of the Rohirrim - only in theaters Christmas. pic.twitter.com/53U9GiiTqW
— Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) August 22, 2024
- Best in luck in your recovery Rick! Here’s to many more wonderful traveling adventures to come.
I’d like to take a moment to share some important news. I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. My doctor assures me that, if you’re going to get cancer, this is a good kind to get, and careful scans show no sign of it having spread. There is a clear path forward to getting… pic.twitter.com/1HpZFQrCwI
— Rick Steves (@RickSteves) August 22, 2024
- The National Women’s Soccer League made a historic decision yesterday, eliminating the draft through collective bargaining.