Mariners Moose Tracks, 12/16/24: Drew Pomeranz, Bryce Miller, and Bryan De La Cruz

A light batch of links to start your week off right.

In Mariners news...

• The Mariners have reportedly signed veteran LHP Drew Pomeranz to a minor league deal with an invite to major league Spring Training.
• General manager Justin Hollander is confident that the Mariners’ quiet offseason is not a cause for concern, and emphasized that there has been activity in the trade markets.
• RHP Bryce Miller is set to earn a significant pre-arbitration bonus for his elite pitching performances last season.

Around the league...

• The Atlanta Braves have signed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract.
• RHP Masahiro Tanaka has agreed to a deal with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
• The walk-off grand slam ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman during Game 1 of the 2024 World Series has sold at an auction for $1.56 million.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league RHP Joe Vogatsky.