Daniel Kramer

Mariners coverage for @MLB.com • @UGAGrady grad • ATL raised • At ballpark ⚾️ or in mountains 🏔

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The J.P. Crawford era in Seattle has come to an end, which seemed like the direction that the Mariners had been leaning towards for some time.

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The Mariners have formally announced the hirings of Tanner Swanson as bench coach and CJ Gillman as hitting coach.

Jason Kanzler: “Both individuals bring an exceptional understanding of the game and skillsets that I am confident will help maximize the talent on our roster.”

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Jason Kanzler detailed his views on both ‘accountability’ and ‘culture’ -- and how he plans to challenge players.

“There are times where we’re going to have to rip ass with the whole team, and that's fine. You’ve just got to pick your spots.”

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Mariners coaching news:

Tanner Swanson is is in the process of being hired as Jason Kanzler’s bench coach, a source confirms @Joelsherman1’s report.

He’s a WA state native and has been the Yankees’ Major League catching coordinator since the 2020 season.

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@brianmctaggart You were there.

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Now that the Marines have completed their exhaustive managerial search, their sights shift to their coaching staff.

And yes, Jason Kanzler will have input.

“We have shared a lot of ideas. It will be a completely collaborative effort.”

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Until being formally introduced today, Jason Kanzler was largely an enigma to baseball fans in the Pacific Northwest.

Why, in his words, is he the right person for this job?

“I bring a unique path.”

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Jason Kanzler will wear No. 18

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BREAKING: The Mariners are in the process of hiring Jason Kanzler to be their new manager, multiple sources tell MLB•com.

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News: Randy Arozarena has been extended a qualifying offer from the Mariners.

It’s valued at $23.15 million for next season.

And if he turns it down and signs with another team in free agency, the club will receive Draft pick compensation.

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Cole Young has won the AL Gold Glove Award at second base -- in his first full season in the Majors.

A huge achievement for the 22-year-old, who rapidly transformed his defense to the most elite level and in such a short span.

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The Mariners are indeed bringing on CJ Gillman as a Major League hitting coach, a source confirms a first report from @Ken_Rosenthal.

Gillman was their Minor League hitting coordinator from 2022-25 and a huge presence for many within their young core.

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Mariners injury news:

Michael Arroyo underwent an elbow scope procedure on Wednesday with Dr. Keith Meister to clean up cartilage and brace a chronic injury to his UCL.

Per the team, he'll be ready to return to game action in April.

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More context on the Mariners' announcement to their club option decisions -- specifically on why they declined Bryce Miller's...

Again, this does not impact his status under club control through 2029 -- and was actually expected.

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Mariners roster move...

They've claimed outfielder Grant McCray off waivers from the Giants, bringing their 40-man roster to 35 players.

A third-round Draft pick in 2019, the 25-year-old has played in 102 games over parts of three big league seasons, carrying a .557 OPS.

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Updates from the Mariners on their club options for 2027…

• Andrés Muñoz: $9 million, exercised

• Bryce Miller: $6.075 million, declined (though he still remains under club control and arbitration-eligible)

• Victor Robles: $9 million, declined

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The Mariners have entered the decision-making phase on their next manager -- between Jason Kanzler and Joe Espada.

The latest, after each interviewed at T-Mobile Park over the past two days…

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Sources: The Mariners are bringing in Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler to Seattle this week for in-person interviews for their managerial vacancy.

Plus, another name they interviewed that is no longer in the running, and a follow-up on Stephen Vogt...

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Stephen Vogt earlier this afternoon was directly asked about the Mariners' managerial vacancy -- and made it clear that he intends to remain in Cleveland.

"I'm here. I'm coming back."

From @tim_stebbins...

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Mitch Garver confirms to MLB•com via text that he is indeed retiring after 10 seasons.

He's hinted interest in both coaching and media opportunities once his playing days were over -- each of which he'd probably excel in. It's likely that he won't wander too far from the game.