Good morning everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your holiday, or your Thursday, depending on where you are. Some of you may be shopping today. I will not be. All of you should read the links.
In Mariners news...
- Shannon Drayer caught up with right-hander Sam Carlson, who has been all but forgotten by even those who closely follow the M’s farm system.
Around the league...
- Randy Arozarena has been released from custody after his former partner declined to press charges against the Rays outfielder.
- Another demonstration that Major League Baseball has all of the bargaining power in the ongoing negotiations.