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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Through Baseball Comes Survival
This is a very special blog to me. I decided to create a “voiceover” for you to play-along while reading the blog if you want to. (It’s simply me reading the blog post almost word for word.) Many things in … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Surivor, Ken Griffey Jr, Mariners, Seattle
Tagged Baseball, Believe, Cancer, Childhood Cancer Survivor, Children's Hospital, CHMC, Dr. Conrad, Ewing's Sarcoma, Faith, Ken Griffey Jr., Pete O'Brien, Seattle, Seattle Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle Mariners, Strength, Survivor, Through Baseball Comes Survival
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My Quick Thoughts on Ichiro(!)
I was asked about my thoughts on Ichiro by a close and respected baseball friend of mine. I have the feeling I was asked about him because he read a recent Seattle Times article about Ichiro’s “fit” on the team in 2011 and his upcoming 18+ million dollar salary. I’ve never understood a lot of the angst towards Ichi. I don’t want to see him go anywhere. Start as a Mariner, finish as a Mariner. Be like Edgar Martinez. Continue reading
Posted in Mariners, MLB
Tagged Batting Third, Ichiro, Mariners, MLB, Safeco Field, Seattle, Seattle Mariners
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Down on the Farm: Meet Willy Kesler
Willy Kesler is currently a relief pitcher for the Everett AquaSox, the short season A-ball affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Kesler was drafted in the 18th round of the 2010 MLB draft out of New Mexico. He’s having a stellar … Continue reading
Posted in AquaSox, Everett AquaSox, Mariners, Minor League Baseball
Tagged 2010 Draft Pick, Baseball, Colorado Native, Everett, Everett AquaSox, Mariners Draft Pick, Mariners Minor Leagues, MiLB, Minor League Baseball, New Mexico Lobos, Northwest League, Relief Pitcher, Seattle, Seattle Mariners, Tommy John Surgery, Willy Kesler
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A.L. Winners: Who Ya Got?
The playoff races are starting to really heat up in the A.L. East and A.L. Central. However, that’s not the only thing to pay attention to these final 6 weeks or so. I decided to take a glance at the … Continue reading
Time To Produce In Tacoma
For the first time in my Mariners fandom lifetime, I feel our farm system is filled with talent. Now as we know, talent doesn’t mean much unless it’s tapped into and utilized, but the new regime is gleaming with hope. … Continue reading
Posted in Farm System, Mariners, MLB, Rainiers, Seattle Mariners
Tagged A.J. Zapp, Adam Jones, Andrew Baldwin, Baseball, Big Leagues, Bobby Livingston, Brad Nelson, Bryan LaHair, Bucky Jacobsen, Cha Seung Baek, Chris Seddon, Chris Shelton, Draft Picks, Dustin Ackley, Felix Hernandez, Francisco Cruceta, Gaby Hernandez, Jack Zduriencik, Jeff Clement, Justin Leone, Mariners, Mariners Draft Picks, Mariners Minor Leaguers, Mariners Organization, Mariners Prospects, Matt Thornton, Matt Tuiasosopo, Mike Carp, MLB Draft, Pacific Coast League, PCL, Prentice Redman, Randy Williams, Seattle Mariners, Shin-Soo Choo, Tacoma Rainiers, Tacoma WA, Travis Blackley, Victor Diaz, Wladimir Balentien, Young Talent
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Wak On By
I’ve needed a little time to gather my thoughts on the firing of Don Wakamatsu. I’ve created a mental list of both the good and the bad. I’ve reminded myself the 2010 Mariners are the worst offensive team I’ve ever … Continue reading
Posted in Mariners, MLB
Tagged 2010, Bad Offense, Chone Figgins, Don Wakamatsu, Jack Zduriencik, Ken Griffey Jr., MLB, Seattle, Seattle Mariners, Wakamatsu Fired
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It’s Lonely At The Top
***A very special blog will be published on 8/29. Mark your calendars for it!*** Coaching is defined as “a tutor who gives private or specialized teaching”; the end result always being improvement. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. There are … Continue reading
Posted in Mariners, MLB
Tagged Bob Brenly, Charlie Manuel, Don Wakamatsu, Jack McKeon, Joe Girardi, Major Leagues, Managers, Mike Scioscia, MLB, Ozzie Guillen, Terry Francona, Tony La Russa
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The Future Is Bright Part III
Becoming a major leaguer is one of the tougher professions to forecast. Maybe all (or none) of these guys will find time one day in the bigs. Time will tell. (Stats as of 8/4/2010) 1. Brian Moran – LH Reliever … Continue reading
Posted in High Desert, LumberKings, Mariners, Michael Pineda, Minor League Baseball, Rainiers
Tagged Baseball, Brian Moran, Called up, High Desert Mavericks, James Gillheeney, Mariners, Michael Pineda, Mike Wilson, MiLB, Minor Leaguers, Minor Leagues, Seattle Mariners, Tacoma Rainiers, West Tenn DiamondJaxx
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An Evening in Everett With The AquaSox
On Monday night I ventured up to Everett, WA to watch the Mariners short season A-ball team the Everett AquaSox. I’ve lived in Western Washington for my entire life (sans 4 years of college) and never made it up to … Continue reading
August 3rd Loves One-Hitters
August 3rd is one of those one-hit days in baseball history. August 3, 1972 – Bill Hands allowed one hit to Ken Singleton, in beating the Expos, 3-0. August 3, 1983 – Houston’s Nolan Ryan threw his ninth career one-hitter, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1-Hitter, August 3rd, Bill Hands, Doug Drabek, Mark Buehrle, Near No-No, No-Hitter Day, Nolan Ryan, One-Hitter, Tom Candiotti
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