Mariners Moose Tracks, 11/7/24: Cal Raleigh, Kyle Hendricks, and Austin Hedges

I have to hand it to the Angels: they are trying!

Good morning everyone! It’s time to get you caught up on the latest news from around baseball.

In Mariners news...

• An interesting thread on what makes Cal Raleigh so good defensively.

• Unsurprisingly, the Mariners are honing in on infield hitters this winter as their offseason plans solidify.

Around the league...

• The Angels added to their rotation depth, agreeing to a one-year deal with right-hander Kyle Hendricks.
• The Guardians are bringing back catcher Austin Hedges on a one-year contract.
• Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins quickly shut down any notion that the club would trade star shortstop Bo Bichette this winter.
• The Cardinals are reportedly moving Willson Contreras to first base next season, a move the club expects to be permanent.
• In the same vein, the Dodgers say that Mookie Betts will shift back to the infield in 2025.
• Believe it or not, the Tampa Bay Rays are flirting with the idea of bidding on Juan Soto’s services.
• These fellas appear to be enjoying their offseason!