Baseball Things Weekly Roundup

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Baseball Things Weekly Roundup

Big OF bats, Jazz Chisholm, Cole Young, Colt Emerson's 2027 position

Might the Mariners find a trade with the Yankees or Cubs? Is Cole Young off the radar? A what-if scenario with Colt Emerson.


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Trade thoughts with Red Sox, Orioles, Twins, 2B market buzz, Draft pick trade value

Trading the competitive balance round pick could help Seattle land a player they want this winter. Might it be a deal with the Red Sox for a utility player? Twins for a C/DH? Orioles for an infielder?


Polanco buzz, final thoughts on Ferrer deal, adding a SP, market refresh

Four years for Jorge Polanco? That, how Polanco could impact other efforts, and my final thoughts on the Ford-Ferrer trade -- including what folks are missing. Plus updating the markets and checklists.


Colt Emerson, J.P. Crawford, trading Luis Castillo

The emergence and future of Colt Emerson, including mechanical changes, comps, now-and-future projections, J.P. Crawford's immediate future and trade possibilities, and a forward-thinking idea with Luis Castillo.


Trade Proposal Analysis: Ketel Marte, Brendan Donovan, Yandy Diaz

Churchill discussed four trade proposals for two second basemen — Brendan Donovan and Ketel Marte — and a big bat, and the Twins are mentioned as an interesting team to watch.


Scouting the Mariners' Rule 5 additions (and losses)
The Seattle Mariners selected two players in Monday’s Rule 5 Draft, and lost another. Here’s who they are, with scouting notes.
Analysis: Mariners acquire Jose A. Ferrer for Harry Ford, Isaac Lyon
The Seattle Mariners answered a bunch of questions in one trade Saturday, acquiring left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer (no relation) from the Washington Nationals for catcher Harry Ford and right-handed reliever
TRADE: Mariners acquire RHP Alex Hoppe for C Luke Heyman
Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners stayed busy. Just hours after the Josh Naylor contract was made official, the club acquired right-handed pitcher Alex Hoppe, a 26-year-old who finished 2025 in Triple-A Portland.