MLB rumors: Mariners likely not in on Shohei Ohtani; Cubs bench coach jumps to Mets front office

Major League Baseball’s offseason rolls on, and with the Winter Meetings beginning to come into sight there is a new provide of notable rumors just about each day. Speaking of which, you’ll to find Saturday’s scuttle slightly under. 

Like each and every different MLB team, the Mariners may use a skill like Shohei Ohtani. The two-way celebrity is a loose agent, and he is going to signal the biggest contract in league historical past this offseason. He may not pitch in 2024 as he continues to recuperate from an elbow process, however he’s going to raise on as probably the most perfect energy hitters in the sport as of late. Seattle’s offensive deficiencies – aided via the state of being inactive of GM Jerry Dipoto – price them a postseason berth this previous season, which means that Ohtani’s productiveness could be a super have compatibility. Seattle, even though, seems to be bowing out early. Here’s this from MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer: 

“Industry sources told MLB.com this week that landing Ohtani doesn’t appear to be within the Mariners’ realistic agenda this offseason.”

Truth be informed, the M’s most certainly by no means bowed in. Yes, the associated fee for Ohtani can be top, however in addition to his on-field excellence the largest baseball superstar of all would without a doubt liven up a fan base like none different. The staff that after hired Ichiro Suzuki, then again, will it seems that not be part of the fray making an attempt to entice Ohtani. While this is not in particular sudden, it is nonetheless certain to be a supply of unhappiness for Mariners who can have been entertaining desires of touchdown the most efficient baseball participant in the sector. 

Andy Green jumps from Cubs dugout to Mets front office

Andy Green, the previous Padres supervisor and Cubs bench coach since overdue 2019, is leaving Chicago for a front-office position with the New York Mets, Joel Sherman reports. According to Sherman, Green will fill a senior player-development position in David Stearns’ front office. Green was once given the opportunity to return to the Cubs in some capability beneath new supervisor Craig Counsell. However, he opted as an alternative to settle for a job with the Mets beneath Stearns, who at the start employed Counsell as his supervisor when each have been with the Brewers. 

Counsell’s determination to go away the Brewers for the Cubs previous this offseason got here as a wonder, as he have been closely related with the Mets’ managerial emptiness, which was once stuffed via Carlos Mendoza. Green’s determination, in flip, signifies that Counsell and the Cubs should rent a brand new bench coach, who serves as the executive’s leader dugout lieutenant.