Mariners Moose Tracks, 9/25/24: Victor Robles, Edgar Martínez, and Rowdy Tellez
We’re going to do our best to keep it positive here.
Good day everyone! Here’s what you may have missed yesterday.
In Mariners news...
- He has such a way with words.
Bryan Woo describing Bryce Miller.
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 24, 2024
"He comes off kinda like an idiot...but he's really smart."
Also dishing on Bryce Miller's and Logan Gilbert's golf game. pic.twitter.com/PrOymudb2l
- Wondering what led to Victor Robles’ breakout? Here’s a helpful analysis of the changes the outfielder has made in Seattle.
Victor Robles is slashing .336/.403/.474 in 73 games with the @Mariners! @markdero7 looks into the adjustments Robles has made with his hands at the plate. pic.twitter.com/GiEBvHBkRo
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) September 24, 2024
- Adam Jude at The Seattle Times explains Edgar Martínez’s approach as a hitting coach and how his new philosophy has been embraced by the team’s position players.
Around the league...
- This is a really bad look by the Pirates!
Today, with just six games left, the Pirates DFA'd Rowdy Tellez, who has been an above-average hitter by wRC+ over the past month.
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) September 24, 2024
Coincidentally, Tellez's contract reportedly entitled him to a $200,000 bonus at 425 plate appearances.
His time with the Pirates ends at 421.
- This season, ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball had its best television ratings in five years.
- Laura Studarus at Thrillist chronicled their captivating experience at a professional baseball game in Japan.
- With the offseason on the horizon and some managerial jobs expected to free up, Jon Becker at Fangraphs lists the potential candidates for upcoming openings.