Continuing our “What Went Wrong” series looking at some of the various issues that have plagued this team thus far in the 2010 season, today we’ll be looking at the mess that has become the situation involving Ken Griffey, Jr. When Junior was signed prior to the 2009 season, the general reaction around the Mariners’ [...]

Josh Bard → 15-day DL Jack Hannahan → DFA Eliezer Alfonzo → 40 and 25-man roster Don’t go, Jack. 

In an article about Shin Soo Choo’s military obligation with South Korea there was this Mariners-related blurb: So how did the Mariners ever let him go? Bill Bavasi, their former general manager, said ownership had no appetite for rebuilding. On July 26 of the 2006 season, with the team three games out of first place, [...]

It’s pretty obvious that Aardsma has relied on his heater during his time as a Mariner, but the reliance is getting downright scary. In fact, until Aardsma struck out Johnny Damon on an off-speed pitch yesterday, Aardmsa had thrown 44 straight fastballs, dating back to May 14th. 44. On the season, he’s at 84% fastballs [...]

We’re starting a mini-series here trying to dissect this mess and figure out where things went wrong. Many fans are upset at a bunch of different people for the offensive struggles – Z, Wak, Armstrong, Lincoln, Safeco Field – but where does the blame really lay? Who’s responsible for this awful start from more than [...]

Last night’s lineup made a lot more sense, with Saunders in LF, Bradley at DH, Bard at C, and Kotchman back at 1B vs. a RH pitcher in Verlander. Bradley was back in the cleanup spot and essentially won the game for Seattle, driving in 3 of their 5 runs.  Let’s hope this trend continues, [...]

Have you seen the lineup card for today’s game? If not, take a look. No, your eyes do not deceive you.  All three of this team’s DH’s are in the lineup today.  Milton Bradley is in left, as we’ve become all too accustomed to seeing.  Ken Griffey Jr. is DH’ing, and Mike Sweeney is at first. 

Don Wakamatsu said that Milton Bradley will be the DH against right handed pitching going forward, according to Kirby Arnold.  This obviously means that Ken Griffey Jr.’s starts will be limited if Wak sticks to the plan. That’s good, but with Griffey out of the lineup, how long will the Mariners be able to stick [...]