The Mariners announced that they’re changing the dimensions of pitcher-friendly Safeco Field. The left field power alley will move in and the scoreboard in the left field corner will be relocated in order to lower the height of the left field wall. The changes should make Seattle a more inviting place for free agents, especially right-handed power hitters. Here are today’s links…
- Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports looks back at some of Billy Beane’s offseason trades and explains how the improbable success of the Athletics makes the GM a leading candidate for MLB’s Executive of the Year award.
- Dexter Fowler wants to stay in Colorado and hopes to sign a multiyear deal with the Rockies, Tracy Ringolsby of ROOT Sports and MLB.com reports (on Twitter). The center fielder recently switched agencies, joining Excel Sports Management. I previewed a possible extension for Fowler earlier this season.
- The Phillies announced that they hired Bart Braun as special assistant to the GM. Braun had previously been a scout with the Rays.
does anyone know anything about bart braun? what role does he figure to play?
Special assistant to the GM……..Just a hunch……
He was a Special Assignment Scout for the Rays I think?
No relation to Ryan
Too bad, Phillies probably thought they were finally getting someone who can hit.
There goes whatever fantasy value Jason Vagas had left.