Category Archives: Farm System

Mariners Spring Training 2012

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Down in the desert!  My first ever trip to Spring Training has hit its third day and the Mariners are now 2-1 in my presence.  I’m down here for work but squeezing in some “down time”, in my first ever … Continue reading →

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Greg Halman: Our Unknown Brother

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

“Though I’ve never met you And we’ve spoke not a word I’ll never forget you Through the stories that I’ve heard” – “Unknown Brother” by The Black Keys August 26, 1987 – November 21, 2011 I could not write this … Continue reading →

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2011 Moved Mariners: They Gone!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

The Mariners had a terrible 2011 season (Thanks Captain Obvious!).  Despite this uninspiring and downright gut-wrenching bomb (17 game losing streak) of a season, I do applaud one thing: the Mariners brass made a commitment to letting young players play. … Continue reading →

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Mariners Building Through Free Agency: Come As You Are

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

I know it, you know it, the baseball world knows it. The Seattle Mariners are an undesirable and very limited offensive team in their current state. As the 2011 season comes to a halt, arguably the two best Mariner hitters … Continue reading →

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Seattle Mariners 1990′s Drafts

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Any team’s baseball draft can be boom or bust. But unlike the NFL and NBA drafts, your first few draft picks may never make an impact not only for your franchise but the entire league. Some players will fall out … Continue reading →

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Mariners First Round & Supplemental Picks

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

The Mariners draft history in the first round and supplemental first round. Some great picks… some bad ones too. Ya just never know. Mariners 1st Round & Supplemental Round Picks Mariners 1st Round & Supplemental Round Picks 2011 ?? ?? … Continue reading →

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Mariners: Shuffled, Jumbled, Gone

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

The Mariners have had some serious turnover from 2008 to 2011. Jack Zduriencik took over after the terrible 2008 season and this shouldn’t be that big of a surprise. A general manager is going to bring in his baseball people, … Continue reading →

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Down on the Farm: April 2011

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

We’re now into the 2nd month of the season. The Mariners ended the month of April sizzling with five-straight wins on the road. Felix, Smoak, and Pineda had some incredible April moments. Luis Rodriguez’s walkoff versus the Blue Jays was … Continue reading →

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Time To Produce In Tacoma

Posted on August 15, 2010 by

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 →

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An Evening in Everett With The AquaSox

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

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 →

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