Category Archives: Old School Mariners

Seattle Red Sox or Boston Mariners?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Boydwonder

I was doing some number-crunching and the last time the Boston Red Sox completed a season under .500? 1997 – when they went 78-84. I remember in the mid 90’s it seemed like a lot of ex-Mariners were Red Sox … Continue reading →

8/29/91 – A Day That Changed My Life

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Boydwonder

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 →

Posted in 2011, 2012, Atlanta Braves, Cancer Surivor, Mariners, MLB, Old School Mariners, Seattle, Seattle Mariners | Tagged 1991 Cancer Survivor, 20 years cancer free, Back Surgery, Baseball, Cancer Survivor, Chemotherapy, Childhood Cancer Survivor, Children's Hospital, CHMC, Chris Boyd Cancer Survivor, Chris Boyd Childhood Cancer survivor Seattle, Defeating Cancer, Ewing's Sarcoma, I Am A Cancer Survivor, Operations, Radiation, Seattle, Seattle Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Washington, Stand Up 2 Cancer, Stand Up To Cancer | 19 Comments

Gone But Never Forgotten: Dave Niehaus

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Boydwonder

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 →

Posted in 2011, Mariners, Old School Mariners, Seattle, Seattle Mariners, Today in Baseball History | Tagged Baseball, Dave Niehaus, MLB, RIP Dave Niehaus, Seattle, Seattle Mariners | 2 Comments

Mariners Building Through Free Agency: Come As You Are

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Boydwonder

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 →

Posted in 2011, Dustin Ackley, Farm System, Jack Zduriencik, Ken Griffey Jr, Miguel Olivo, MLB, Old School Mariners, Seattle Mariners | Tagged Alex Rodriguez, Alvin Davis, Baseball, Dustin Ackley, Edgar Martinez, Felix Hernandez, Free Agency, Free Agency in Baseball, Ichiro, Ichiro Suzuki, Jamie Moyer, Jay Buhner, Ken Griffey Jr., Mariners, Mariners Free Agency, Mark Langston, MLB, Randy Johnson, Seattle Mariners | 1 Comment

Mariners Logos Statistical Breakdown

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Boydwonder

I was drinking some adult beverages at a local establishment in good ‘ol Issaquah, WA when my most recent hat purchase was complimented. It then got me thinking about the success of the Mariners (or the lack thereof) while wearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Old School Mariners, Seattle, Seattle Mariners | Tagged Ichiro Suzuki Mariners, losing baseball, M's compass logo, Mariners M's logo, Mariners records by hat, Mariners Records by logo, Mariners W-L- in Seattle, record at Safeco Field, record at The Kingdome, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Mariners Hats, Seattle Mariners History Lesson, Trident logo Mariners, W-L Seattle Mariners, winning baseball | Leave a comment

Catching On In Seattle

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Boydwonder

In the possible chaos that is the Seattle Mariners catching department with Olivo and Gimenez hurt/hurting, I did some quick research. Josh Bard is already included on the list, but possibly Jose Yepez (no, not Lopez) could be the newest … Continue reading →

Posted in Old School Mariners, Seattle Mariners | Tagged Adam Moore, All-Time Mariners Catchers, Ben Davis, Bert Heffernan, Bill Haselman, Bill McGuire, Bill Nahorodny, Bill Plummer, Bob Kearney, Bob Stinson, Brad Gulden, Chad Kreuter, Chris Gimenez, Chris Howard, Chris Widger, Dan Firova, Dave Valle, Donnie Scott, Eliezer Alfonzo, Guillermo Quiroz, Jamie Burke, Jamie Nelson, Jeff Clement, Jerry Narron, Jerry Willard, Jim Essian, Joe Oliver, John Marzano, John Rabb, Josh Bard, Kenji Johjima, Kevin Pasley, Lance Parrish, Larry Cox, Mackey Sasser, Marc Hill, Mariners Catchers, Matt Sinatro, Miguel Ojeda, Miguel Olivo, MLB Catchers, MLB History Lesson, Orlando Mercado, Pat Borders, Raul Chavez, Ray Fosse, Rene Rivera, Rick Sweet, Rick Wilkins, Rob Johnson, Robert Machado, Scott Bradley, Seattle Mariners, Skip Jutze, Steve Yeager, Terry Bulling, Tom Lampkin, Wiki Gonzalez, Yorvit Torrealba | Leave a comment

Seattle Mariners 1990′s Drafts

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Boydwonder

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 →

Posted in 2010, 2011, 2012, AquaSox, College Baseball, DiamondJaxx, Everett AquaSox, Farm System, Jack Zduriencik, Jackson Generals, LumberKings, Mariners, Minor League Baseball, MLB, Old School Mariners, Seattle Mariners | Tagged 1996 Mariners Draft, 1997 Mariners Draft, 1998 Mariners Draft, 1999 Mariners Draft, Aaron Looper, Aaron Myette, Albie Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, Allan Simpson, Andy Sheets, Andy Van Hekken, Barry Zito, Bob Wolcott, Bret Boone, Brett Hinchliffe, Brian Fitzgerald, Brian Fuentes, Charles Gipson, Chris Mears, Chris Snyder, Chris Widger, Clint Nageotte, Daniel Davidson, Darren Bragg, Dave Fleming, Dean Crow, Denny Stark, Derek Lowe, Desi Relaford, George Glinatsis, Gil Meche, Greg Dobbs, J.J. Putz, Jason Varitek, Jeff Farnsworth, Jermaine Clark, Jim Converse, Jim Mecir, Joe Mays, Joel Pineiro, John Cummings, John Rheinecker, Jordan Zimmerman, Jose Cruz, Juan Pierre, Justin Kaye, Justin Leone, Ken Cloude, Kevin Gryboski, Kevin King, Macr Newfield, Mariners, Mariners 1990 Draft, Mariners 1991 Draft, Mariners 1992 Draft, Mariners 1993 Draft, Mariners 1994 Draft, Mariners 1995 Draft, Matt Mantei, Matt Thornton, Matt Wagner, Matt Wise, Mike Hampton, Morgan Ensberg, Rafael Carmona, Ramon Vazquez, Raul Ibanez, Rich Harden, Ron Villone, Roy Smith, Ryan Franklin, Ryan Nye, Scott Atchison, Sean Spencer, Shane Monahan, Shawn Estes, Steven Kent, Terrmel Sledge, Tim Davis, Tim Harikkala, Trey Moore, Willie Bloomquist | Leave a comment

Mariners First Round & Supplemental Picks

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Boydwonder

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 →

Posted in College Baseball, Dustin Ackley, Farm System, Ken Griffey Jr, Mariners, Minor League Baseball, MLB, Old School Mariners, Seattle Mariners | Tagged #1 Picks, A-Rod, Baseball, Drafted, Dustin Ackley, Ken Griffey Jr., Mariners, Mariners Draft Picks, MLB Draft, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Mariners MLB | Leave a comment

Mariners: Shuffled, Jumbled, Gone

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Boydwonder

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 →

Posted in Farm System, MLB, Old School Mariners, Seattle Mariners | Tagged Adrian Beltre, Arthur Rhodes, Brad Wilkerson, Brandon Morrow, Bryan LaHair Jamie Burke, Carlos Silva, Cesar Jimenez, Cha Seung Baek, Charlton Jimerson, Eric O'Flaherty, Erik Bedard, Felix Hernandez, Greg Norton, Ichiro Suzuki, J.J. Putz, Jake Woods, Jared Wells, Jarrod Washburn, Jeff Clement, Jeremy Reed, Jose Lopez, Jose Vidro, Justin Thomas, Kenji Johjima, Luis Valbuena, Mark Lowe, Matt Tuiasosopo, Miguel Batista, Miguel Cairo, Mike Morse, R.A. Dickey, Randy Messenger, Raul Ibanez, Richie Sexson, Rob Johnson, Roy Corcoran, Ryan Feierabend, Ryan Rowland-Smith, Sean Green, Tug Hulett, Willie Bloomquist, Wladimir Balentien, Yuniesky Betancourt | Leave a comment

Remembering Ken Phelps

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Boydwonder

My fifth installment for the series is Ken Phelps. Wait, who? Old school Mariners fans know exactly who. And it’s not so much for what he did as a Mariner, but the extremely interesting parallels that came from his career. … Continue reading →

Posted in MLB, Old School Mariners, Opening Day, Remembering, Seattle, Seattle Mariners | Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Baseball, Brian Holman, Brokeup perfect game, Cleveland Indians, Costanza, Home Run, Ingraham High School, Jay Buhner, Kansas City Royals, Ken Phelps, Kingdome, Mariners, MLB, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Perfect game, Phelps, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Native, Seinfeld, Seinfeld episode | Leave a comment

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