3-2, Mariners. Tonight’s ballgame was exhilarating. It wasn’t exhilarating because the Mariners traded runs back and forth with the O’s, because they didn’t. It wasn’t exhilarating because the Mariners continually battled and fought and came close to taking the lead, because they didn’t. It was exhilarating because the Mariners were going to lose and then [...]
Today’s MLB.com Mariners preview claims that Erik Bedard is a different pitcher than he was in 2007, his last full season in the majors due to decreased fastball velocity and an intent to throw more changeups. But is this true? I’m not so certain. Bedard used to work around 92-93 mph, and could hit 94 [...]
Good win by the Mariners today, and a very impressive outing by one Mister Fister. I was up at my in-laws, about 30 miles northeast of BFE, so as soon as I got home I double checked Brooks Baseball for the true velocity readings to see if they jived with what was showing on the [...]
After hitting an RBI triple in the first inning, Jack Cust is hitting for a .712 OPS on the season and an .873 OPS in the month of May. Jack Z, I implore you – if you decide to unload veterans, don’t unload Cust. He’s actually pretty useful outside of the month of April, and [...]
UPDATE: It was announced this afternoon that Kelley received a Platelet Rich Plasma injection in his right elbow during his visit with Dr. Andrews. He’s expected to be out about a month before he starts throwing again. The plan for his rehab after that is currently unknown. This afternoon, Brock Salk sent out a tweet [...]
Shane Rawley was the poster boy for the Mariners’ seeming adoration with handing away free talent. Having languished in the Mariners bullpen, the Yankees soon converted him into a starter and a couple of three-win seasons from him in the middle of their rotation. He went on to the Phillies and made the insult even [...]
As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, the bulk of my writing is now found on my own site, Mariners Farm Review. There, I focus on the minor-league system of the Mariners, doing everything from news, weekly roundups, prospect analysis, and whatever else comes to mind. Oh, and there’s a podcast, too, for those [...]
Or, The Seattle Mariners Are Currently In 3rd Place and 1.5 Games Out of First This is an amorphous team. Milton Bradley was designated for assignment. Adam Moore suffered a medial meniscus tear. Franklin Gutierrez was, until recently, injured. Mike Wilson and Carlos Peguero were called up and now play regularly. Dustin Ackley is close [...]