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Shannon Drayer

Mariners Notebook: Andy McKay named assistant GM; dates to watch

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer goes through what Andy McKay's promotion to assistant GM means and sets the stage for next week's winter meetings.
1 year ago
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Big question Mariners have to answer: Where does Julio Rodríguez hit?

Julio Rodríguez eventually settled in as leadoff hitter for the Mariners in 2022, but will that change in 2023 -- and should it? Shannon Drayer and Ryan Rowland-Smith discuss.
2 years ago
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Drayer: Mariners check important box with ‘relatively pain-free’ Hernández trade

The Mariners acquired a needed slugging OF in Teoscar Hernández and did so without sacrificing too much, Shannon Drayer says.
2 years ago
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Mariners Notebook: Seattle adds 4 prospects to 40-man roster

Tthe Mariners added four prospects to the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 Draft. Shannon Drayer has the details on those players and more.
2 years ago
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Talking Mariners: Selling shortstops on 2B move could be easier now

A rule change will impact how the Mariners and other teams handle second base in 2023, which may help to get a shortstop to agree to a position change.
2 years ago
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Drayer: Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez wins AL ROY — inside his remarkable rise

It's no surprise that Julio Rodríguez has been named the 2022 American League Rookie of the Year. But his remarkable rise for the Mariners shouldn't be taken for granted.
2 years ago
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Talking Mariners Podcast: What kind of players are M’s looking for?

M's insider Shannon Drayer and Seattle Sports' Curtis Rogers set the stage for the hot stove in the first Talking Mariners podcast of the year.
2 years ago
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Mariners Notebook: Important offseason dates, M’s roster status and more

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the dates to know during the MLB hot stove season, the state of the M's roster and much more.
2 years ago
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Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez named best rookie in American League by peers

The awards keep coming for Mariners OF Julio Rodríguez, who was named best rookie in the American League as voted by MLB players.
2 years ago
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Drayer: How the Mariners’ ‘step back’ after 2018 got them here

As daunting it may seem for the Mariners to improve upon their 2022 playoff season, a look at their "step back" that started in 2018 shows they're capable of tough tasks.
2 years ago
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Drayer’s Notebook: Mariners detail injuries, free agency and roster plans

The Mariners held their end-of-season news conference on Wednesday. Shannon Drayer breaks down everything you need to know.
2 years ago
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Drayer: Inside look at the Mariners clubhouse after season ends

It was a different scene than normal when the Mariners' drought-breaking season came to an end after an 18-inning epic in Game 3 of the ALDS.
2 years ago
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Drayer’s Notebook: Why Mariners stand behind Game 1 decisions

Mariners manager Scott Servais stood by his move in the ninth inning of their ALDS Game 1 loss. Shannon Drayer details Seattle's process.
2 years ago
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Mariners Notebook: ALDS start can’t come soon enough for Logan Gilbert

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer details the latest from the team after their workout Monday in Houston ahead of Game 1 of the ALDS Tuesday.
2 years ago
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Drayer: Mariners put their stamp on playoffs with signature chaos

Shannon Drayer provides a look at the chaos the Mariners made on the field with their comeback in Toronto, and the chaos that created behind the scenes.
2 years ago
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Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Excitement, not nerves, evident for M’s in Toronto

From the ground in Toronto, Mariners insider Shannon Drayer shares what she learned from the players, who had an optional workout Thursday, and more notes.
2 years ago
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Drayer: Mariners know the turning point that put them on path to playoffs

While some may point to the Mariners' brawl with the Angels as the turning point, they said during the celebration Friday night it came a little sooner.
2 years ago
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Drayer: Is Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic finally letting the game come to him?

In four games back with the Mariners, Jarred Kelenic is showing positive adjustments and giving the M's a boost when they need it the most.
2 years ago
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Drayer: What happened on Mariners’ rough road trip, what’s next and injury updates

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer looks at the team's struggles on their recent road trip, looks ahead to their 10-game homestand, and provides injury updates.
2 years ago
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Drayer: Mariners again overcome adversity, must continue due to more challenges

The Mariners again overcame adversity on Thursday, winning as losses and injuries piled up. Shannon Drayer details the team going forward.
2 years ago
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Drayer: ‘Unreal’ Mariners comeback makes it clear they’re ready for big stage

The Mariners showed what they're made of Sunday, coming back after giving up five runs and the lead in the ninth inning to upset the defending champs.
2 years ago
Seattle Mariners Mitch Haniger...
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Mitch Haniger ‘remarkable’ in Mariners return — will it lead to a deal?

"I think we might be seeing just absolute peak Mitch Haniger right now," Mariners insider Shannon Drayer said Monday on Seattle Sports.
2 years ago
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Drayer: Rodríguez’s deal with Mariners will help both sides for long time

The Mariners' deal with Julio Rodríguez does a lot for both sides, keeping Julio a Seattle ambassador and sending a message about the team.
2 years ago
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Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Latest on Kirby and Gilbert, farm system’s standing

Mariners insider Shannon Drayer clears her notebook with how the M's are handling the workloads of their youngest starting pitchers and much more.
2 years ago