The Mariners Suck

Listen to this podcast from Matthew and Jeff - this sums up my feelings concerning the Mariners.  Good job guys!!  :-)

Here We Go Again

It's a couple of weeks into the new season, and I'm already getting that same old sinking feeling, like "here we go again".  After getting swept by the Rangers in Arlington, I'm afraid that the M's are heading for irrelevance (thanks Larry Stone!) in April!  Not much else to say except "MEH!".

A Sad Day For The M's Blogosphere

Just read about Jeff Sullivan calling it quits at Lookout Landing.  It's a sad day - I quite vividly remember reading Jeff's work at Leone for Third - he only got better as Lookout Landing ramped up.  He always brought a smile to my face - will miss you Jeff.

Welcome Back Mike Morse

So Mike Morse is once again a Mariner.  Lots of reaction to the trade - Larry Stone takes a measured approach - Dave Cameron, well not so much.  As for me, I'm okay with this move.  Morse can hit, although it is pretty scary watching him patrol the OF.  I liked Jaso a lot, but I am actually happy with the addition of another MOTO bat.  Just hoping that Jaso won't be a Mariner killer - but feeling that he probably will.

Will The Deal Still Get Done?

Larry Stone provides a wealth of information concerning the M's attempt to trade for Justin Upton.  Dave Cameron chimes in with his read of the situation.  I think there is a chance that this deal still gets done - the M's just need to make Upton one of those "can't refuse" offers.  At least the team is trying to do something to improve.

Was sad to see Edgar treading water in the HOF balloting.  Also very sad to see Biggio and Bagwell get denied.  Not so sure about Bonds and the Rocket, but I'm leaning toward saying yes to both.  They were both dominant players - to pretend that they never played is pretty lame.  Probably time for the HOF to take a look at the process - the BBWA clearly failed this year.

Edgar!!

Happy 2013!  Before the HOF results are announced today, I wanted to link to this piece by Arne Christensen that expounds on the all around awesomeness that was Edgar Martinez. 

Also wanted to say that although I haven't posted lately, I've been watching the developments (or lack thereof) closely over the winter.  I still believe that there must be a plan in place - the moves made by the club so far don't really add up.  Definitely trying to remain positive and keep an open mind, but time is running short.  If the club is planning to do something else before Spring Training starts they had better get on the ball!!

Something To Get Excited About

With all the disappointments that come along with being a fan of the Seattle Mariners, there are a few things to actually get excited about moving forward.  Mike Zunino is one of them, and Dave Cameron has something to say about him today.

One Run Losses

In case you were feeling a little bummed out this morning about the Mariners getting swept in Chicago over the weekend, cheer up by reading this post by the awesome Dave Cameron.

Ichiro in New York

From the P.I. blog, Ichiro! has found his stride in New York.  Awesome.  Go Ichiro!

23-13

You read that right - the Mariners are 23-13 since the All Star Break.  Wow.

Dave Cameron provides some very valuable analysis today - great read!!