Category Archives: Seattle

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

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

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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Seattle Red Sox or Boston Mariners?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

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 →

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8/29/91 – A Day That Changed My Life

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

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

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

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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Mariners rout Rangers 21-8!

Mariners rout Rangers 21-8! The Mariners are a top notch organization and the people they employ are as well.  I cannot take credit for digging up these gems, but before I forget to share, here they are. The M’s crushed … Continue reading →

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Seattle Will Support Their Team

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

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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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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Gone But Never Forgotten: Dave Niehaus

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

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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The Day the Seattle Mariners Win the World Series

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

The day the Seattle Mariners win the World Series. Where will I be?  At what stage in my lifetime does this happen?  For all that we’ve been through, jealous of those who did it before, no more wasted time.  All … Continue reading →

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