With the deadline for teams to tender qualifying offers to eligible free agents closing yesterday, there is plenty to catch up on in today’s links. Let’s jump right in:
In Mariners news...
- Brent Stecker at 710 ESPN Seattle writes that Julio Rodriguez could be the Mariners’ center fielder of the future, as there is no set starter for the position yet.
Around the league...
- Former Boston Red Sox hitting coach Tim Hyers has been hired by the Texas Rangers as their new hitting coach.
The Texas Rangers are hiring Tim Hyers as hitting coach, sources tell ESPN.