What Justin Upton Rejecting a Trade to Seattle Means for the Mariners
“HELP!!! HELP!!! OFFENSE NEEDED!!! NO ONE ELSE WILL SHOW UP!!! WE’LL TAKE ANYONE AS LONG AS HE CAN HIT THE BALL IN THE GAP.” This is what the signs that are draped over every overpass on I-5 in Seattle...
View ArticleCan The Mariners Be Baseball’s Version of the Clippers?
Let me explain. Felix isn’t going to throw alley oops to Jesus Montero; Kendrys Morales isn’t going to get a never-ending highlight reel of clips for dunking on Ryan Dempster, and well you seem to get...
View ArticleHey, the A’s Did it, How About Us?
The Oakland Athletics had an extremely successful season last year. Maybe you didn’t notice. In a discussion where the A’s were probably relegated to the kiddy table, while big-boys Texas and Anaheim...
View ArticleThis is the Mariners Depth Chart and This is What I’m Going to Write About-...
Writing block happens. Everybody gets it. So when trying to come up with a timely piece about the Mariners I just stared at the depth chart. And this is what I got. Possible Strengths- Outfield- This...
View ArticleThe Mariners Recent Power Surge is a Sign of Good Things to Come
Maybe you have been focused on basketball, whether it be Gonzaga’s run or the return of the Sonics. Maybe it’s the Huskies and Cougars collective mishaps. But have you seen how scorching hot the...
View ArticleProjecting the Mariners’ Opening Day Lineup
Due to the Mariners hot start in spring training, it makes it just about as easy to predict a lineup where the whole team struggles. None the less, the M’s will likely feel good about themselves going...
View ArticleWhy Michael Saunders Is the Most Important Player in the Seattle Mariners’...
Big name additions Mike Morse and Kendrys Morales might be viewed as the most important players in the M’s lineup. It might be the development of budding stars Jesus Montero, Dustin Ackley and Kyle...
View ArticleAssessing the Mariners’ Chances in the AL West
Last year the M’s were left in the cold. The A’s, Rangers and Angels all got to fight over the AL West crown, and while the Mariners had that opportunity, they didn’t exactly take it. This year will be...
View ArticleMariners Season Preview Series
I have inadvertently written a few pieces previewing the Mariners upcoming season. Read away. Assessing the Mariners’ Chances in the AL West Why Michael Saunders is the Most Important Player in the...
View ArticleHELLO!!! It’s Really Early, Maybe Too Early, but the Mike Morse Trade is...
If you watched yesterday’s Mariner game, then you probably saw Mike Morse go bananas. One of Seattle’s newest, oldest Mariners (Raul Ibanez is the other,) ripped Oakland’s pitchers to shreds with a 2/4...
View ArticleThe Jason Bay/Casper Wells Post-Conundrum Analysis
The Mariners made no secret of their desire to beef up their middle-of-the-order in the off-season. They turned John Jaso into Mike Morse. That transaction, however early it might be, is paying off....
View ArticlePreviewing the Near Future of the Mariners/Astros Rivalry
In a rivalry, both teams need to win for it to be considered a rivalry. The Astros won on Tuesday night… Check that box. So it’s a rivalry, now I’m able to write about it. The Mariners are a good team...
View ArticleThe Mariners’ Future is Now
A quick pan over the Mariners’ depth chart shows Nick Franklin and Mike Zunino in the starting nine. This wouldn’t be too far-fetched if it were, say next year’s depth chart, but this is where the...
View ArticleTim Lincecum to the Mariners Proposition
The San Francisco Giants currently sit in fourth place in the NL West. Six and a half games back in the division. That includes an astonishing multi-game deficit to the Colorado Rockies and only a few...
View ArticleWhy the Vetoed Justin Upton Trade Was a Good Thing
Last offseason the M’s almost acquired Justin Upton. Almost. The Mariners would have sent Taijuan Walker, Nick Franklin, Charlie Furbush and Stephen Pryor. Drink it all in. That’s Seattle’s second...
View ArticleDetermining the Mariners’ Outfield of the Future
The Mariners probably can’t believe their luck with the embarrassment of riches they have in terms of young, exciting talent. Kyle Seager is already a bona fide star, Nick Franklin and Brad Miller...
View ArticleFormer Mariners in the Playoffs Part One: American League
The M’s may have lost their manager, and the season might be over, but don’t despair! There are loads of former Mariners contributing to playoff teams who could not only find themselves on a postseason...
View ArticleFormer Mariners in the Playoffs Part Two: National League
Pittsburgh Pirates As far as I can tell, Pittsburgh doesn’t have any former Mariners on the team. So, if you’re looking for a bizarre team to bet on in the playoffs, here it is. Atlanta Braves The...
View ArticleFormer Mariners in the Playoffs
The M’s may have lost their manager, and the season might be over, but don’t despair! There are loads of former Mariners contributing to playoff teams who could not only find themselves on a postseason...
View ArticleFree Agent Find- Josh Johnson
The Mariners have a dilemma on their hands. One that involves pitching. The team gave up the fifth most runs in baseball last season. They also finished in the statistical basement in categories such...
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