Archive for October, 2008

Blalock Rumor

Friday, October 31st, 2008

MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan: The Rangers are also expected to talk to teams about infielder Hank Blalock. The Giants and the Mariners have shown some interest in him. It’s very vague, but that’s what the rumor mill is all about.  Blalock has been a Mariner killer in the past and is a great power hitter from [...]

Is J.J. Hardy an Option?

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

With Jack Zduriencik coming over from Milwaukee to become the Mariners’ GM, just about every current and former Brewer is going to be connected to Seattle by someone.  It can get ridiculous at times, but there is obviously a reason for it.  All GMs bring in their “own guys” when changing organizations.  Obviously it occurs [...]

Phillies World Series Champs

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

A weird World Series comes to an end as Brad Lidge continues his save streak.  Just about everyone I’ve come across were rooting for the Rays to take this one and I was too.  I don’t like the Phillies, but I sure am happy for Jaime Moyer.  A big congrats goes out to our old [...]

Benny Looper Leaves

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

VP of Player Personnel Benny Looper has left the Seattle Mariners organization after a couple decades of service.  Depending on what report you read, he either quit on his own accord or was offered a demotion and decided to seek employment elsewhere. A lot of people expected Looper to be fired before someone like Bob [...]

M’s Interested in Jacobs?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel offered up this little blurb in regards to Florida Marlins first baseman Mike Jacobs yesterday: While the Marlins and Royals have had serious talks regarding Jacobs, a source that had been briefed on their progress described them as “not close” to fruition. The Mariners and Blue Jays are believed to have [...]

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