Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/29/23: Lazaro Montes, Andrés Giménez, and Yariel Rodríguez

Mar 29, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Good morning everyone! It’s the final day before Opening Day! Let’s gear up for the season with some news from around the league.

In Mariners news...

• Lazaro Montes has grown by 4 inches and gained 30 pounds since last season ended. Now it’s time to see if he can cut down on that strikeout rate.

• This year’s top international signing got some work on the backfields too.

• Shannon Drayer wrote about how the Mariners took the final step into contention.

Around the league...

• The Guardians and second baseman Andrés Giménez are closing in on a seven-year contract extension.
• This might just be the Yankees’ (or another team desperate for pitching) saving grace.

• Sergio Romo is the best.

• When you account for endorsement deals, Shohei Ohtani’s $70 million this year makes him the richest single-year earner in MLB history. And that’s before he signs his massive contract this winter!
• Luis Torrens was officially selected by the Chicago Cubs for their Opening Day roster. Good luck, Luis!
• Unfortunately, it looks like the Angels might have a breakout starter this year.