Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/8/25: Justin Verlander, Drew Rasmussen, and Brian Matusz
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The old man finds himself yet another contract.
Good day friends! Let’s dig into the latest baseball news.
In Mariners news...
- Julio Rodríguez was named as the top center fielder in the sport by MLB Network. Admittedly, this is a pretty weak crop of players, but it’s something!
Let the @MLBNetwork #Top10RightNow lists begin! We start off with the top center fielders in the game. pic.twitter.com/OsEOfEbsMK
— MLB (@MLB) January 8, 2025
Around the league...
- Justin Verlander found himself a new home, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Giants.
- The Rays have agreed to a two-year contract extension with right-hander Drew Rasmussen.
- Eight-year MLB veteran left-handed pitcher Brian Matusz passed away yesterday at the age of 37. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this time.
- Bradford Doolittle at ESPN ranked every organization by how “hot” and “cold” they are — in which he took the Mariners to the cleaners for their inaction. ($)
- Meanwhile, Jeff Passan — also at ESPN — awarded the early winners of the offseason. ($)
- For the Giants, the return of outfielder Jung Hoo Lee really will be like a free agent signing, writes Michael Baumann at Fangraphs.
- Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers took a trip to Scotland for a family member’s wedding, where he found a way to connect with a Scottish baseball fan (and apparent Mariners aficionado) during his stay.