The Seattle Mariners finally named their new hitting coach in place of Edgar Martinez who is taking another position in the organization.
We had heard for at least a week that Tim Laker would be the next hitting coach of the Mariners in place of Edgar. Now it is officially he has taken the spot. I can't say whether Edgar was or not however Laker is on board when it comes to analytics like general manager Dipoto and manager Scott Servais. He feels the Mariners are one of the teams ahead of the game when it comes to analytics. He is glad that the hitters in the minor leagues are being taught that way as well. Whether it means the Mariners will have more of them come up to the major leagues or not time will tell for sure. In my mind it still comes down to talent though analytics will play a part. They are working with the pitchers on that area as well.
There is word out that the Mariners may send Robinson Cano back to the Yankees. It could just be hear say as well though the reporters are pretty good doing their job when it comes to Mariner trades.
What general manager Dipoto said after the trade of Paxton we should be expecting at least another trade or two. I am sure something is in the works. I wouldn't be surprised a trade will go forward this week now that Thanksgiving weekend is over. There will be an owner's meeting coming up in December so I am sure something will happen then if not before. So let's see what happens.
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