Mariners Moose Tracks, 9/19/24: Dave Sims, Craig Kimbrel, and Christian Scott
It might be the end of an era for this generation’s greatest closer.
Good morning everyone! If you’re here, that can only mean one thing: it’s baseball news time.
In Mariners news...
- Don’t leave us, Dave!
"Sims is interested in leaving the Mariners to succeed John Sterling as the radio voice of the Yankees.
— Joe Veyera (@JoeVeyera) September 18, 2024
'We'll see what happens,' Sims told NJ Advance Media on Tuesday ... 'I love what I'm doing here in Seattle. New York is home. That's all I can say.'" https://t.co/AazZkonNxC
Around the league...
- In a somewhat surprising move, the Orioles have designated struggling reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment.
- After yesterday, Shohei Ohtani is now at 48 homers and 49 steals, extremely close to that coveted 50/50 season.
- Former Mariners farmhand and current Reds starter Brandon Williamson will undergo Tommy John surgery, likely taking him out of action until the 2026 season.
- Mets young right-hander Christian Scott will likewise undergo Tommy John surgery, a major hit to his squad’s efforts to build a starting rotation.
- Robert Orr at Baseball Prospectus checks in on this year’s SEAGER leaders. Did you know Mitch Garver’s score is the same as Ronald Acuña, Jr.’s? ($)