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Baseball Things

No-punches-pulled baseball analysis

Jason A. Churchill with insight and analysis of Seattle Mariners and Major League Baseball with a special eye toward scouting, player development, the draft, and breaking news.
Latest Episode2/28/2021

CLIP: Justin Dunn's to-do list

In this clip, Churchill discusses Justin Dunn's to-do list, including what pitches he should focus on, (hint: there was a recent Seattle Times article about it) and what he needs to see from him to show he belongs in the rotation.
2/28/2021

CLIP: Justin Dunn's to-do list

In this clip, Churchill discusses Justin Dunn's to-do list, including what pitches he should focus on, (hint: there was a recent Seattle Times article about it) and what he needs to see from him to show he belongs in the rotation.
2/25/2021

CLIP: What farm system rankings mean for Seattle

Jason discusses what the farm system rankings mean for Seattle. He also talks about the M's efforts in the international market and a refreshers of the IFA "salary cap," and looks at the potential impact of the Arenado deal for the Mariners. Podcast Showsheet:• What the farm system ranking mean for Seattle• Mariner’s efforts in International Market• The IFA “salary cap”• The PTBNL• Arenado deal to impact Mariners?Subscribe HERE for full episodes
2/19/2021

CLIP: Long-Term Extension Potential

In the latest episode of Baseball Things, Churchill discusses his favorite current and former MLB prospects, who he'd protect in a hypothetical MLB expansion draft, and might the Mariners have their own Tatis Jr.? He also takes a look at which NRIs have the best chance of making the club and he updates his comps for Justin Dunn. Podcast Showsheet:• Favorite current and former MLB prospects• Who to protect in a hypothetical expansion draft• Might the Mariners have their own Tatis Jr.?• Which NRIs have the best chance to stick?• Updating comps for Justin DunnSubscribe HERE for full episodes
2/18/2021

CLIP: NL West Preview

In the latest Curveball Episode of Baseball Things, Jason takes a division by division look at MLB heading into Spring Training and he also discusses 13 top prospects that could impact the playoff race this season. Podcast Showsheet:• Division by Division MLB Preview• 13 top prospects that could impact the playoff pictureSubscribe HERE for full episodes
2/17/2021

Talking up the White Sox, Jays & Braves, plus 13 playoff-impact prospects

Jason A. Churchill goes around the league in division-preview style, plus offers 13 prospects that have a great chance to impact the race for the postseason.
2/14/2021

CLIP: Pax is back - Ramifications

In the latest episode of Baseball Things, Jason discusses the Paxton deal and what it may mean for the rest of the Mariner's rotation. He also updates the rebuild status, looks at possible service time changes, looks at a player the M's may have dodged a bullet on, and his favorite seats at T-Mobile Park. Podcast Showsheet:• Pax is back, what does this mean?• Updating the rebuild status• Service time changes?• Did the Mariners dodge a bullet?• My favorite seats at T-Mobile ParkSubscribe HERE for full episodes
2/13/2021

CLIP: Why Ken Giles?

Churchill on why the Mariners signed Ken Giles.