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morning friends and happy Friday!
The offseason is now one day old. Let’s catch you up on everything that’s happening as teams prepare for the long winter ahead.
In Mariners news…
- In case you missed it, the Mariners announced decisions on a trio of team options.
- The Lookout Landing staff debated the merits of Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler as the next manager of the Mariners.
- The Mariners claimed outfielder Grant McCray off waivers from the Giants.
- Rick Rizzs seems to be enjoying his farewell tour. Shout out to Issaquah!
Around the league…
- In a day-one offseason trade, the Athletics acquired outfielder Nate Eaton from the Red Sox.
- The Tigers acquired infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from the Red Sox for cash considerations.
- The Astros have reportedly zeroed in on the Brewers’ Matt Kleine for their general manager opening.
- Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai will not opt out of his deal with the club.
- Right-hander Dustin May declined his mutual option with the Brewers, making him a free agent.
- The Diamondbacks are expected to listen to trade offers on star second baseman Ketel Marte this winter.
- Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors listed the top 40 trade candidates for the coming offseason.
- Rob Mains at Baseball Prospectus wonders if the Rays and Brewers truly earn the narrative as “small ball” World Series contenders. ($)
- Anthony Dabbundo at The Ringer celebrated the Milwaukee Brewers for finally getting to the mountaintop after years of brilliance.
