Mariners Moose Tracks, 12/6/24: Luis Severino, Freddie Freeman, and the Tampa Bay Rays

The A’s spending money? Is it Opposite Day?

Good day folks, and happy Friday! Let’s kick off the final day of the standard work week with some news from the sport we love.

In Mariners news...

• There was some chatter around the internet yesterday that the Mariners, White Sox, and Cubs were involved in negotiations for a three-team trade, though it’s unclear at this point if the talks are ongoing or if they’ve cooled off.
• The 2025 MLB Draft Competitive Balance selections were drawn yesterday, with the Mariners nabbing the third pick in the Round A portion of the draft — which takes place between the first and second rounds. Of note, this is one of the rare types of draft picks that can be traded.

Around the league...

• The A’s shocked the baseball world by signing right-hander Luis Severino to a three-year deal, giving him the largest contract guarantee in franchise history.
• The Hanshin Tigers of NPB have posted right-hander Koyo Aoyagi, a 31-year-old who split time last season between the Tigers and the Japanese minor leagues.
• The St. Petersburg City Council approved a measure that will allow the Rays to proceed with a new $1.3 billion stadium.
• Freddie Freeman underwent ankle surgery, though the Dodgers expect the first baseman to participate in team workouts in spring training.
• Buster Olney and Jeff Passan at ESPN provided a round-up of rumors and insights from around the league with the Winter Meetings just around the corner. ($)