2017 Update: Always great to revisit and share this with my friends and family. It took me a long time to be comfortable talking about it but I am fully now. It keeps life in perspective and big picture. I’m blessed to be here. I wrote this back in 2010… 7 years. I’m forever grateful. […]Read Post ›
I was asked about my thoughts on Ichiro by a close and respected baseball friend of mine. I have the feeling I was asked about him because he read a recent Seattle Times article about Ichiro’s “fit” on the team in 2011 and his upcoming 18+ million dollar salary. I’ve never understood a lot of the angst towards Ichi. I don’t want to see him go anywhere. Start as a Mariner, finish as a Mariner. Be like Edgar Martinez.
Willy Kesler is currently a relief pitcher for the Everett AquaSox, the short season A-ball affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. Kesler was drafted in the 18th round of the 2010 MLB draft out of New Mexico. He’s having a stellar pro-ball debut for the Sox. Here’s a link to Willy Kesler’s 2010 Stats I was […]Read Post ›
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. Jack Zduriencik was known as a Milwaukee Brewers draft guru and one heck of a […]Read Post ›
I’ve needed a little time to gather my thoughts on the firing of Don Wakamatsu. I’ve created a mental list of both the good and the bad. I’ve reminded myself the 2010 Mariners are the worst offensive team I’ve ever witnessed. I understand the M’s can’t fall much further (or can they?). I want to […]Read Post ›
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 see them play. I’m really glad I did. The weather was perfect. I sat front […]Read Post ›
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