Monthly Archives: July 2011

A Day In The Life of Seattle Sports

“Sometimes good things fall apart so that better things can come together.” July 27th will end up being one of those Seattle Sports days I will likely never forget. I have to be honest, after the way the Mariners were … Continue reading

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You Sank My (Mariners) Battleship!

Anyone can giveup, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength. Okay, so the 2011 Seattle Mariners have hit rock bottom.  Sure, … Continue reading

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I’m A Fan For Life

I could only play baseball for so long in my life. At some point, whether I knew it at the time or not, I quit. I retired. I walked away from the game I loved. Obviously I wish I could … Continue reading

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Mariners At The 2011 Break

When the Mariners lose, I lose. I’m so invested into this team socially, financially, and for life-y. I’ll buy into the youth movement. I’ll believe in Jack Zduriencik. I’ll believe that losing seasons will subside eventually and the Mariners will … Continue reading

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Clear-Lee Some Good Deals

Seattle owes Jack Zduriencik and Cliff Lee a big “Thank You!” First, let’s start with Seattle Mariners General Manager Jack Zduriencik. I so want to dub him “Trader Jack” but the ageless wonder (and current Florida Marlins manager) Jack McKeon … Continue reading

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The Juicemasters

The above picture has some players I really like and admire… but it also has some guys I’d like to judo chop for cheating at the game I love so much. Baseball statistics are a way of life. They’re always … Continue reading

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All-Star = Cy Young?

Ever since Felix Hernandez won the 2010 A.L. Cy Young Award, I’ve been thinking about writing/analyzing this post. I finally pulled the trigger today when All-Star teams were announced. In 2010, Felix Hernandez was not an All-Star. As shocking as … Continue reading

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