Mariners

[MarkGrace]

Does it hurt to know you traded Adam Jones, Chris Tillman, George Sherill and Kam Mickolio (UVSC alum) to Baltimore for 250 innings (over 2 1/2 seasons) of Erik Bedard?

Only every time I see Adam Jones.

[Walter Sobchak]

It's been awhile since I've heard this mentioned on the radio (not that I tune in every day)... so, no? You can still hear about the Lowe/Varitek for Slocomb trade though.

[cougjunkie]

Does it hurt to know you traded Adam Jones, Chris Tillman, George Sherill and Kam Mickolio (UVSC alum) to Baltimore for 250 innings (over 2 1/2 seasons) of Erik Bedard?

[WashingtonCoug]

I'm pretty excited about the future of the pitching rotation. I'm trying to not Jinx Walker, but if he pans out... WOW!!! Him and Felix 1 and 2 would be awesome. Walter, try not to jinx Iwakuma. ;-) The Mariners do a decent job of hitting for average. They just have a terrible time hitting with runners in position. Once they start doing that, I think they'll be fine. They do need to pick up a closer or get Wilhelmsen figured out.

[Walter Sobchak]

Going to the game tonight. Iwakuma starting. Last game I went to (LDS night, June 21st) Iwakuma gave up 3 bombs and lost at home for the first time.

[MarkGrace]

It feels like the M's are close to turning the corner. They're still a long ways from challenging for the pennant, but it's good to see some life. One aspect they're missing is that winning edge. They have been very close in quite a few games. Sometimes it feels like they find ways to lose. I suspect that winning edge will come with time.

There's finally a glimmer of hope! They still need Ackley to rebound (can't figure that guy out, the way he killed AAA should translate at least some, right?) In addition to the positional guys, a lot of the arms look like they'll pan out. Ramirez is again throwing well in AAA and due for a call up, Hultzen has killed AAA, and Walker at just 20 (youngest in Tacoma since Felix) has given up just one run in his first three AAA starts. Some of those guys will look good behind Felix and Iwakuma in the rotation.

[WashingtonCoug]

It feels like the M's are close to turning the corner. They're still a long ways from challenging for the pennant, but it's good to see some life. One aspect they're missing is that winning edge. They have been very close in quite a few games. Sometimes it feels like they find ways to lose. I suspect that winning edge will come with time.

[MarkGrace]

The M's have called up their three best positional prospects in the last few months (Franklin, Miller, Zunino). Franklin has played extremely well, and the others have had their moments. They took consecutive series on the road against quality opponents in Texas and Cincy, and are drubbing the Red Sox tonight. The last couple weeks have felt like what I hope the upcoming Jazz season will feel like. The young guys have struggled some, but on the nights they come through it's exciting because you know they're going to be around for a while. And Smoak has been absolutely scorching the ball as of late, so that's nice to see.

Old man Ibanez hit his 22nd tonight. 7 more to catch the Splendid Splinter for most HR's ever by a player his age.

[MarkGrace]

Zunino first big league bomb!

[MarkGrace]

Disaster 9th. Wilhemsen has been terrible lately. Franklin continues to be a bright spot. It's early but an M's prospect might finally work out!

[MarkGrace]

Zunino with a hit in his debut!

[Walter Sobchak]

LDS Night next Friday (June 21st). Probably see Iwakuma on the mound. You going? $11 tickets for the nosebleeds behind home plate.

[MarkGrace]

Where did that Harang performance come from? Dude's been terrible this year.

[MarkGrace]

Haven't won a series yet this season, and they've played the Astros twice. It's looking bleak.

Since I posted this the M's are 5-0-1 in their last 6 series. Finally starting to play some decent ball.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

My assistant coach showed up with his M's bearded hat last Saturday. So awesome. Haven't been to a game yet this year. When will HFN (and boys) be in town next?

Boys probably not until school is out. Me often, I'll check the schedule and see what might work.