Category Archives: Mariners

2013 Mariners: After Their First 7

So after their first 7 games of 2013 (3-4 record)… what do we know about the Seattle Mariners? – Mike Morse has legit power.  Not quite the guy we all remember trading to the Nationals for Ryan Langerhans.  It’s a … Continue reading

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7 Up, 7 Down: Mariners Games I Attended In 2012

For a good portion of the 2012 season I was still working for the local TV station that airs Seattle Mariner baseball.  Even on off days, I would request company tickets and attend a game as a fan.  Yes, even … Continue reading

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8/29/91 – A Day That Changed My Life

Today is a celebration of life. That’s the case for me every year on this particular date.  I’ve had this one marked on my calendar for a long time.  The day of August 29th is a day of remembrance, a … Continue reading

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Felix Hernandez: Simply Perfect

Wow!  Felix Hernandez was already an elite pitcher in professional baseball when he woke up today… but today, I’ve never seen better.  It was unbelievable!!!  He is a big-game pitcher with amazing stuff and he continued to baffle the Rays … Continue reading

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Seattle Will Support Their Team

A conversation with a co-worker this morning sparked my interest to see how much the Mariners home game attendance has dropped off since the amazing-never-to-be-duplicated-once-in-a-franchise season of 2001.  Not shocking at all, they’ve declined.  2001 was the last time the … Continue reading

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Michael Pineda’s Injury

When the news came down on Wednesday that Michael Pineda was hurt and going to miss all of the 2012 season, I felt bad.  Michael Pineda was incredibly enjoyable in his lone season in Seattle and from everything I’ve heard … Continue reading

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Gone But Never Forgotten: Dave Niehaus

One year ago today, the city of Seattle lost its most iconic sports figure of all-time.  The voice of the Seattle Mariners Dave Niehaus passed away from a heart attack.  The city was left with a giant hole in its … Continue reading

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Mariners August Trades Since 2000

***A very special blog will be published on 8/29/11. Mark your calendars.*** I decided to become Investigator Boydwonder. The list over the years is surprisingly long when you look at post trade deadline (July 31st) deals in major league baseball. … 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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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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