Darren
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Hey neat, Proton has introduced their version of Google Sheets, so I can finally dump the only file I have left in Google drive! So now, the #Mariners 40 man payroll lives here. Same features, same look. Better place.
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I didn't realize Chris Bassitt signed a 1 year, $18.5M deal with the Orioles.
Would have loved that for the Mariners. Would have been a perfect finishing move to this off-season to push Bryce Miller into depth role.
Would have loved that for the Mariners. Would have been a perfect finishing move to this off-season to push Bryce Miller into depth role.
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I didn't realize Chris Bassitt signed a 1 year, $18.5M deal with the Orioles.
Would have loved that for the Mariners. Would have been a perfect finishing move to this off-season to push Bryce Miller into depth role.
Would have loved that for the Mariners. Would have been a perfect finishing move to this off-season to push Bryce Miller into depth role.
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The Mariners' 2024 rotation was very good, and the 2025 rotation was indeed hurt. But I think there's a tendency to exaggerate:
1. How good in 2024
2. How hurt in 2025
1. How good in 2024
2. How hurt in 2025
February 13, 2026 at 8:57 PM
The Mariners' 2024 rotation was very good, and the 2025 rotation was indeed hurt. But I think there's a tendency to exaggerate:
1. How good in 2024
2. How hurt in 2025
1. How good in 2024
2. How hurt in 2025
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@JonHeyman tweeted
Nick Castellanos is being released by Phillies. Potential fits may include Padres, Jays, A’s, Rangers, Reds. Uncertain where interest lies.
Nick Castellanos is being released by Phillies. Potential fits may include Padres, Jays, A’s, Rangers, Reds. Uncertain where interest lies.
February 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
@JonHeyman tweeted
Nick Castellanos is being released by Phillies. Potential fits may include Padres, Jays, A’s, Rangers, Reds. Uncertain where interest lies.
Nick Castellanos is being released by Phillies. Potential fits may include Padres, Jays, A’s, Rangers, Reds. Uncertain where interest lies.
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@JeffPassan tweeted
News: Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and is undergoing surgery today, sources tell ESPN. He will miss the World Baseball Classic and his ability to play Opening Day is now in question.
News: Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and is undergoing surgery today, sources tell ESPN. He will miss the World Baseball Classic and his ability to play Opening Day is now in question.
February 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
@JeffPassan tweeted
News: Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and is undergoing surgery today, sources tell ESPN. He will miss the World Baseball Classic and his ability to play Opening Day is now in question.
News: Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and is undergoing surgery today, sources tell ESPN. He will miss the World Baseball Classic and his ability to play Opening Day is now in question.
It is very rare these days where it seems like something is very underpriced and just $200 a year for having Mariners/all of MLB blackout free* is one of those. I'd probably be willing to pay $300 for that.
*stupid national games
*stupid national games
February 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
It is very rare these days where it seems like something is very underpriced and just $200 a year for having Mariners/all of MLB blackout free* is one of those. I'd probably be willing to pay $300 for that.
*stupid national games
*stupid national games
The ESPN free trial bullshit does NOT appear to be necessary to sign up for the mlb.tv and mariners.tv bundle so long as you choose the middle option.
I just did that, and there was zero indication or mention of signing up for any kind of trial.
I just did that, and there was zero indication or mention of signing up for any kind of trial.
February 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The ESPN free trial bullshit does NOT appear to be necessary to sign up for the mlb.tv and mariners.tv bundle so long as you choose the middle option.
I just did that, and there was zero indication or mention of signing up for any kind of trial.
I just did that, and there was zero indication or mention of signing up for any kind of trial.
February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The ESPN free trial bullshit does NOT appear to be necessary to sign up for the mlb.tv and mariners.tv bundle so long as you choose the middle option.
I just did that, and there was zero indication or mention of signing up for any kind of trial.
I just did that, and there was zero indication or mention of signing up for any kind of trial.
Discord was never something I had much use for, beyond a few software support things. One of the reasons I'm glad I never got hardcore into multi-player gaming.
Discord will soon require face scans or ID for all users, or restrict access
Discord will soon require face scans or ID for all users, or restrict access
Discord has announced a major change coming to the service as part of its aim to improve teen safety features. Starting in March, all users globally will be required to submit age verification via a face scan or submitted ID, or be given teen-level access restrictions.
more…
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February 10, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Discord was never something I had much use for, beyond a few software support things. One of the reasons I'm glad I never got hardcore into multi-player gaming.
Appreciate Milwaukee depriving the Astros of one of Boston's outfielders.
@Ken_Rosenthal tweeted
Trade News: Red Sox acquiring Caleb Durbin from Brewers, source tells @TheAthletic. Kyle Harrison heading to Milwaukee. Others involved.
Trade News: Red Sox acquiring Caleb Durbin from Brewers, source tells @TheAthletic. Kyle Harrison heading to Milwaukee. Others involved.
February 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Appreciate Milwaukee depriving the Astros of one of Boston's outfielders.
Whole lotta "Mariners turn now." comments.
Sorry folks, the Mariners already won the title that they have actual control over.
Normalize not placing importance on a title that just takes luck to win.
Sorry folks, the Mariners already won the title that they have actual control over.
Normalize not placing importance on a title that just takes luck to win.
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Whole lotta "Mariners turn now." comments.
Sorry folks, the Mariners already won the title that they have actual control over.
Normalize not placing importance on a title that just takes luck to win.
Sorry folks, the Mariners already won the title that they have actual control over.
Normalize not placing importance on a title that just takes luck to win.
Ah man, I totally missed that Erik Dubois retired Arco Linux. I learned so much from his videos and articles over the last decade or so and Arco has been my daily driver for 6ish years. Of course it's easy to transition to pure Arch, but he did a lot for the community.
Enjoy retirement Erik.
Enjoy retirement Erik.
February 8, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Ah man, I totally missed that Erik Dubois retired Arco Linux. I learned so much from his videos and articles over the last decade or so and Arco has been my daily driver for 6ish years. Of course it's easy to transition to pure Arch, but he did a lot for the community.
Enjoy retirement Erik.
Enjoy retirement Erik.
This week's Starfleet Academy was far and away the worst episode so far, and possibly the worst Star Trek episode of the last 10 years.
Which is a damn shame, because last week was actually legit good.
Which is a damn shame, because last week was actually legit good.
February 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
This week's Starfleet Academy was far and away the worst episode so far, and possibly the worst Star Trek episode of the last 10 years.
Which is a damn shame, because last week was actually legit good.
Which is a damn shame, because last week was actually legit good.
Dark pattern bullshit.
MLB TV will remain $150 a season but look at this BS they’re trying to pull. You cannot “buy” MLB TV without buying ESPN Unlimited, but they give you a one month free trial, and then the hope is you forget to cancel since you don’t need ESPN to have MLB TV, only to initially purchase.
February 6, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Dark pattern bullshit.
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MLB TV will remain $150 a season but look at this BS they’re trying to pull. You cannot “buy” MLB TV without buying ESPN Unlimited, but they give you a one month free trial, and then the hope is you forget to cancel since you don’t need ESPN to have MLB TV, only to initially purchase.
February 6, 2026 at 7:41 AM
MLB TV will remain $150 a season but look at this BS they’re trying to pull. You cannot “buy” MLB TV without buying ESPN Unlimited, but they give you a one month free trial, and then the hope is you forget to cancel since you don’t need ESPN to have MLB TV, only to initially purchase.
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Tarik Skubal wins his arbitration case and will earn $32 million this season, the largest arbitration award in MLB history.
February 5, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Tarik Skubal wins his arbitration case and will earn $32 million this season, the largest arbitration award in MLB history.
Are we sure this isn't from MLB The Show '16?
LEGENDS!
Prince Albert and King Félix are a couple of legends confirmed in MLB The Show ‘26 😮
Prince Albert and King Félix are a couple of legends confirmed in MLB The Show ‘26 😮
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Are we sure this isn't from MLB The Show '16?
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RT @MarinersPR: Roster Move:
Jackson Kowar, RHP, claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.
Jackson Kowar, RHP, claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.
February 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
RT @MarinersPR: Roster Move:
Jackson Kowar, RHP, claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.
Jackson Kowar, RHP, claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.
Have to wonder if the Mariners being able to land De La Rosa made them more comfortable with the idea of trading the draft pick than they maybe were a couple weeks ago?
February 3, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Have to wonder if the Mariners being able to land De La Rosa made them more comfortable with the idea of trading the draft pick than they maybe were a couple weeks ago?
The comp B draft pick that the Mariners gave up in this trade, probably pushes it slightly into the bad value territory.
But I'm fine with that. Just like the Luis Castillo trade was bad value. The team needs to be taking risks by making bad value trades to make the MLB club better.
But I'm fine with that. Just like the Luis Castillo trade was bad value. The team needs to be taking risks by making bad value trades to make the MLB club better.
February 3, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The comp B draft pick that the Mariners gave up in this trade, probably pushes it slightly into the bad value territory.
But I'm fine with that. Just like the Luis Castillo trade was bad value. The team needs to be taking risks by making bad value trades to make the MLB club better.
But I'm fine with that. Just like the Luis Castillo trade was bad value. The team needs to be taking risks by making bad value trades to make the MLB club better.
So basically now it's Colt Emerson vs Cole Young to see who can steal plate appearances from Donovan/the rest of the bench.
My money is on Colt, but I think Cole is being underlooked here.
My money is on Colt, but I think Cole is being underlooked here.
February 3, 2026 at 12:21 AM
So basically now it's Colt Emerson vs Cole Young to see who can steal plate appearances from Donovan/the rest of the bench.
My money is on Colt, but I think Cole is being underlooked here.
My money is on Colt, but I think Cole is being underlooked here.
After the Williams/Donovan trade:
C-6 WAR
1B-2.5
2B-2.5
SS-2.5
3B-2
LF-2.5
CF-6
RF-1
DH-2
SP-3.5
SP-3.5
SP-3
SP-2
SP-1
RP-3.5
Total=43.5 WAR
Replacement=48 WAR
Total Wins=91.5
C-6 WAR
1B-2.5
2B-2.5
SS-2.5
3B-2
LF-2.5
CF-6
RF-1
DH-2
SP-3.5
SP-3.5
SP-3
SP-2
SP-1
RP-3.5
Total=43.5 WAR
Replacement=48 WAR
Total Wins=91.5
Forgot to update this after the Ford/Ferrer trade:
C-6 WAR
1B-2.5
2B-2
SS-2.5
3B-1
LF-2.5
CF-6
RF-1
DH-2
SP-3.5
SP-3.5
SP-3
SP-2
SP-1
RP-3.5
Total=42 WAR
Replacement=48 WAR
Total Wins=90
C-6 WAR
1B-2.5
2B-2
SS-2.5
3B-1
LF-2.5
CF-6
RF-1
DH-2
SP-3.5
SP-3.5
SP-3
SP-2
SP-1
RP-3.5
Total=42 WAR
Replacement=48 WAR
Total Wins=90
After adding back Josh Naylor:
C-6 WAR
1B-2.5
2B-2
SS-2.5
3B-1
LF-2.5
CF-6
RF-1
DH-2
SP-3.5
SP-3.5
SP-3
SP-2
SP-1
RP-3
Total=41.5 WAR
Replacement=48 WAR
Total Wins=90
C-6 WAR
1B-2.5
2B-2
SS-2.5
3B-1
LF-2.5
CF-6
RF-1
DH-2
SP-3.5
SP-3.5
SP-3
SP-2
SP-1
RP-3
Total=41.5 WAR
Replacement=48 WAR
Total Wins=90
February 3, 2026 at 12:10 AM
After the Williams/Donovan trade:
C-6 WAR
1B-2.5
2B-2.5
SS-2.5
3B-2
LF-2.5
CF-6
RF-1
DH-2
SP-3.5
SP-3.5
SP-3
SP-2
SP-1
RP-3.5
Total=43.5 WAR
Replacement=48 WAR
Total Wins=91.5
C-6 WAR
1B-2.5
2B-2.5
SS-2.5
3B-2
LF-2.5
CF-6
RF-1
DH-2
SP-3.5
SP-3.5
SP-3
SP-2
SP-1
RP-3.5
Total=43.5 WAR
Replacement=48 WAR
Total Wins=91.5
Alright first initial thought? Big thumbs up on this trade. The switch pitcher experience was looking like a failure, Ben Williamson can't hit, and ok losing Tai Peete sucks, but that's the price they gotta pay.
Go get another reliever and call it an offseason.
Go get another reliever and call it an offseason.
February 3, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Alright first initial thought? Big thumbs up on this trade. The switch pitcher experience was looking like a failure, Ben Williamson can't hit, and ok losing Tai Peete sucks, but that's the price they gotta pay.
Go get another reliever and call it an offseason.
Go get another reliever and call it an offseason.
With the acquisition of Brendan Donovan, which includes the removal of Ben Williamson, the #Mariners 40 man payroll stands at $160,814,500.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM
With the acquisition of Brendan Donovan, which includes the removal of Ben Williamson, the #Mariners 40 man payroll stands at $160,814,500.
goose1701.com/marinerspayroll
goose1701.com/marinerspayroll
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The Mariners are trading prized pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje and minor-league OF Tai Peete to St. Louis in the Brendan Donovan trade, as Ryan Divish and Adam Jude first reported. Third baseman Ben Williamson will be going to the Rays for a prospect and Comp B draft pick.
February 2, 2026 at 11:12 PM
The Mariners are trading prized pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje and minor-league OF Tai Peete to St. Louis in the Brendan Donovan trade, as Ryan Divish and Adam Jude first reported. Third baseman Ben Williamson will be going to the Rays for a prospect and Comp B draft pick.
I've been saying this for a while now, but I very much want all my tv shows to look MUCH worse, so that way we can get more episodes per season, leading to actual characters and full stories.
TV does NOT need to look like movies. Looking at you, Star Trek.
TV does NOT need to look like movies. Looking at you, Star Trek.
The Pitt got greenlit for a season 3, out next February, and the announcement has very funny comment from HBO chairman Casey Bloys that’s like “yeah, turns out if you just make a TV show like how we used to make TV shows you can have a 15+ episode season every year 🤷♂️”
February 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
I've been saying this for a while now, but I very much want all my tv shows to look MUCH worse, so that way we can get more episodes per season, leading to actual characters and full stories.
TV does NOT need to look like movies. Looking at you, Star Trek.
TV does NOT need to look like movies. Looking at you, Star Trek.