When it comes to the Mariners since they traded Mike Zunino and Guillermo Heredia to the Tampa Bay Rays for center fielder Mallex Smith the biggest story was off the field when Dr. Lorena Martin who was released out of her contract as the Director of Performance by Jerry Dipoto in October came out on social media accusing Jerry Dipoto, manager Scott Servais and Director Player Development Andy McKay of racism and sexism. Major league baseball is now looking into the allocations. If there is any truth to the allegations than turnover of Mariner management would happen. Bench coach Manny Acta says he doesn't believe the allegations at all.
The Mariners hired their hitting coach this week Tim Laker previously assistant hitting coach with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He takes over for Edgar Martinez who will go into a new role so he can spend more time with his family.
The Mariners added outfielder Braden Bishop out of University of Washington playing for AA Arkansas when he was hurt and was out for the season because of his forearm. The Mariners didn't want to lose him in the rule 5 draft so he was added to the 40-man roster which now stands at 33. This means to that he will be invited to major league camp however will start the season either at Arkansas again or with triple A Tacoma long as he is healthy.
The Mariners also signed three minor league players who are being assigned to Tacoma. We will have to see what other moves and news the Mariners will come this week. Thanksgiving coming up this Thursday the moves will likely take place by Wednesday. We will have to see whether Jerry Dipoto will come up with another major trade or not. Stay tuned!
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