Lookout Landing 5 hours ago
40 in 40: Anthony Swarzak
It’s an odd-numbered year, so Anthony Swarzak will be just fine Anthony Swarzak is a right-handed pitcher. While you might have come to expect a more hard-hitting entry point of analysis at Lookout Landing, I am compelled to outline that fact in writing at the top. Despite zero evidence to suggest it, Swarzak has an undeniably left-handed pitching name, and just like Jason Hammel, it will take insurmountable evidence to convince my brain otherwise. With that out of the way, we can address what else Anthony Swarzak is. He’s a 33-year-old two-pitch reliever. He’s coming off the worst...
Lookout Landing 7 hours ago
Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/16/19: John Andreoli, B.J. Upton, and Bartolo Colón
Some links to get your Wednesday started. Hello everybody! Yesterday was far slower than Monday was, but things are going to get especially exciting with Hall of Fame announcements right around the corner. Here’s what we’ve got for you today... In Mariners news... He’s staying in the division! Outfielder John Andreoli, who was DFA'd last week by the Mariners, has been claimed off waivers by the Rangers.— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) January 15, 2019 Wade LeBlanc doesn’t see the 2019 Mariners as being significantly worse than the 2018 M’s were. Big news coming out of...
The Seattle Times 22 hours ago
Extra Innings podcast: Recapping the recent signings by the Mariners
Analysis and opinions on the additions for Yusei Kikuchi, Tim Beckham and Cory Gearrin go the 40-man roster and the signing of Dustin Ackley to a minor league deal.
Lookout Landing Jan 15, 2019
The Mariners are making some interesting “outsider” hires in the minors
The Mariners, like several other teams, are looking beyond the ranks of former pro players and digging into the data Yesterday, the Mariners announced their minor league coaching staffs for each of the various affiliates. Most of the names are familiar, but there are a few standouts both in new hires and in people being reshuffled at various levels of the organization. Like they’re doing on the field, the Mariners are going younger with their coaching staff. They’re also following an industry trend in the recruiting talent outside of the realm of ex-pro players; as we’ve seen...
Lookout Landing Jan 15, 2019
40 in 40: David Freitas
A journeyman catcher, a rebuilding team, and a baseball romance for the days ahead. I’m a baseball romantic; my record is pretty clear on that. Anyone can pick a superstar as their favorite player, but I (like many of you) gravitate towards the lesser sung players, the players who make us think that even with our human foibles we can find success. They keep plugging away and maybe we see ourselves in them. We are not the best at what we do either, but if we keep working maybe we will hit our equivalent of a home run in life. It was the baseball romantic side of me that wanted to write...
Lookout Landing Jan 15, 2019
Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/15/19: Mariners Coaching Staffs, Mel Stottlemyre, and Yasiel Puig
We’ve got some stories to get your Tuesday started! Good morning everybody! If you ask Buster Olney, the offseason is really going to ramp up in the next month in terms of activity. We’ve got plenty of stuff to get you through today as well. So buckle up. In Mariners news... The Power have announced their coaching staff for this year! The West Virginia Power, in conjunction with the @Mariners, is excited to announce our 2019 Coaching Staff! Dave Berg - Manager@eRoc86 - Hitting Coach@alonleichman2 - Pitching Coach@Jershenheim - Trainer@Childsy2489 - Performance SpecialistMORE:...
The Seattle Times Jan 14, 2019
Mariners announce player development and minor league coaching staffs for the 2019 season
Daren Brown returns to manage Class AAA Tacoma, replacing Pat Listach, who was not retained for this season. Mitch Canham will move up to Class AA Arkansas.
Mel Stottlemyre Sr., Yakima Valley native and former Yankees star, dies at 77
Stottlemyre, a former star pitcher for the Yankees and pitching coach for the Mariners, Mets and Yankees, has battled cancer on and off since 1999. His son, Mel Jr., was the Mariners' pitching coach from 2016-18.
Lookout Landing Jan 14, 2019
40 in 40: Sam Tuivailala
What can the Mariners expect from their one remaining 2018 mid-season acquisition? As the 2018 trade deadline approached in late July, the Mariners were plummeting out of contention. Most fans and writers believed that if the team was to have a chance to stop the bleeding and salvage a playoff spot, they would have to make a splash at the deadline. Unfortunately, it appeared that the team’s “splash” had come in late May with the trade for Denard Span and Álex Colomé. The team’s deadline acquisitions ended up coming in the form of a paltry trio of relievers and Cameron Maybin....
Lookout Landing Jan 14, 2019
Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/14/19: Kyler Murray, Manny Machado, and Snoop Dogg
Some stories to start off your Monday. Hello folks! It’s Monday, as I’m sure you’re all well aware. That means we’ve got you a fresh batch of Monday links. While there isn’t a whole lot of Mariners news, or even baseball news for that matter, we’ve got what you need. In Mariners news... Evan White was named to MLB Pipeline’s All-Defensive Team for 2018. Around the league... Things got pretty interesting in the Kyler Murray negotiations last night, with the A’s putting the full court press on the college student to play baseball rather than football. Major League Baseball...
Lookout Landing Jan 13, 2019
Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/13/19: More Arbitration, Cashless Stadium, and Drake
Start Sunday off right! Yesterday was Dontrelle Willis’ birthday. Happy birthday, @DTrainMLB!Which pitcher has the best windup? pic.twitter.com/gbIVvX63BY— MLB (@MLB) January 12, 2019 I am curious to hear some of your favorite windups from former Mariner pitchers. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments! In Mariners News... Former Mariner prospect DJ Peterson is joining the White Sox. The White Sox are selling opportunity to major league free agents—and also minor league free agents.The club has signed one-time top prospects RHP Randall Delgado, 1B D.J. Peterson and...
The Seattle Times Jan 13, 2019
Pitchers and catchers reporting in a month brings little sunshine for Mariners fans
After an offseason that saw the team ship out some of its best players, and with the club in 'step-back' mode, there's little reason for hope this season.
Lookout Landing Jan 12, 2019
Mariners Moose Tracks, 1/12/19: Arbitration, Marco Gonzales, and Lloyd McClendon
Saturday Links! It’s the middle of January and there are countless headlines from around the league to read through. Check them all out! In Mariners News... Joe Posnanski discusses Edgar Martinez’ path towards Hall of Fame induction ($). Forrest Herrmann will be joining the Mariners as a Pitching Strategist. Very excited to announce I’ll be joining the Seattle Mariners Org. as a Pitching Strategist! The past few years @P3_StL have been a great opportunity to learn and grow as a person and as a coach. To all of the athletes & coaches I’ve had the opportunity to work with, thank...
Lookout Landing Jan 11, 2019
FanPost Friday: What else do the 2019 Seattle Mariners need?
Jerry has been awfully busy this offseason, but what has he missed? Welcome back to FanPost Friday! Okay, armchair GMs. Let’s hear it! Prompt: What else do the 2019 Seattle Mariners need? By the looks of this photo, they need some new grass! Hiyooo! Wow. Here’s what two months of foot traffic for Enchant will do to your baseball field. The @Mariners tell me work is well underway to rehab the grass! @TMobilePark pic.twitter.com/W5zVRRVmqW— Jake Whittenberg (@jwhittenbergK5) January 11, 2019 But seriously, what ROSTER needs do you still see with this team? By the time this gets...
Lookout Landing Jan 11, 2019
40 in 40: Ryon Healy
First baseman Ryon Healy could prove his worth to the Seattle Mariners by simply showing more restraint at the plate What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Ryon Healy? Is it that O that is normally an A? Maybe his protruding ears that add to an undeniable charm? Perhaps you think of his ineffable goofiness as he took the “Aw shucks, fellas, I’m just happy to be here” role on an extremely talented 2018 Mariner roster. Many of you will remember how amped he was during James Paxton’s no-hitter. Unfortunately, the first images that spring to mind...
