Monthly Archives: January 2011

Remembering Floyd Bannister

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

Maybe I have a little bias because he’s the closest Mariner to ever be named “Boyd”, but I think there’s more to it. I think Floyd Bannister quite simply was the first star pitcher the franchise ever had. Leading Off: … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts (Non-Sports Blog)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Note: I spent 5 days in the hospital. I wanted to share with you my thoughts. Hello Everybody. This is in fact me writing. I’m feeling well enough to type this, so I’d like to believe I am on the … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ruppert Jones

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

Leading Off: • His nickname was “RUPE” • Seattle made Ruppert Jones the first player selected in the 1976 expansion draft (which created the Mariners and Blue Jays) • The first All-Star in the history of the Seattle Mariners franchise … Continue reading →

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