Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/24/24: Colt Emerson, J.D. Martinez, and Nick Castellanos

It’s Sunday, and if it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Links.

In Mariners news...

• With no minor league options left, and a wealth of outfield talent in the organization, the undeniably talented Taylor Trammell is aware that his time with the Mariners is rapidly approaching its conclusion.
• Mariners IF prospect Ryan Bliss, who lit the Arizona Fall League on fire in 2023 has been reassigned to Minor League camp after putting together a very impressive Spring Training.

• The absolute roller coaster of emotions that Colt Emerson rode in this video makes for truly captivating viewing.

Around the league...

• Former Mariner Taijuan Walker experienced a “stiffness” in his throwing shoulder yesterday, and will likely start the 2024 season on the IL pending an MRI, the results of which the Phillies hope to have some time today.
• Peter Angelos, the former lawyer and owner of the Baltimore Orioles passed away yesterday at the age of 94.
• “Need” is such a strong word. Yet in this context, I feel it is quite appropriate.

• J.D Martinez was asked why he passed on signing with the Giants earlier this offseason, and cited the confines of the Giants stadium, suggesting that “.260 with 20 [homers]” would lead people to believe that he is no longer able to be a league average hitter. Inadvertently or not, Martinez has publicly stated the minimum performance requirements for his 2024 season.

• Tag yourself, which stair are you? Dibs on “I am deeply ashamed of.”

• Any and all organizations and institutions are working as quickly as they can to distance themselves from Ippei Mizuhara.