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  • I'm Done

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    Closing this blog up. I'll continue to talk about the M's (among other things) on my Twitter page - search @terrence_oleary if you would like to follow me. Thanks to all who have followed this blog over the years (especially you Larry!) - I appreciate it and wish you all [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2009, 11:02am EDT

  • Losing My Faith As A Baseball Fan

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    Mercifully for all of us who follow the Mariners, the debacle that was 2008 is over. This season has certainly been a disappointing one for me on many levels – but the most stinging disappointment has come in the form of losing my faith as a baseball fan. I’ve been [...]
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    Posted: October 01, 2008, 12:37pm EDT

  • Ichiro Selfish?

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    Okay, I know I said I wasn't going to post anything until the Mariners started playing good ball. Well they haven't, but I really wanted to put up a link here to the awesome post that Dave made over at USS Mariner today. He is responding to Geoff Baker's latest [...]
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    Posted: September 25, 2008, 2:33pm EDT

  • Bavasi In Review

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    I know I said I wasn't going to post until the M's started playing good ball, but this article from Detect-O-Vision caught my eye earlier and I wanted to post a link to it. Some very interesting analysis here - definitely worth a look. [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2008, 3:19pm EDT

  • So Long Bill

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    It's official, Bill Bavasi was dismissed by the Mariners today. Long overdue. This is just the start of many changes to come - thankfully it has finally begun! [...]
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    Posted: June 16, 2008, 1:14pm EDT

  • Historical Analysis

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    Dave Cameron has a great piece over at Baseball Analysts that you should read. It's a nice rundown of all the dumb moves that the organization has made over the last few years. [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2008, 12:28pm EDT

  • Fork

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    Stick a fork in the 2008 Seattle Mariners - they are done. If you don't believe this to be true, check out what my esteemed colleague Dave over at USS Mariner has to say about this subject today. These are numbers that cannot be refuted. Hopefully Bill Bavasi will get [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2008, 8:42am EDT

  • Whither Now?

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    It's pretty clear to me that, short of some miraculous occurrence, the Mariners have played themselves into a position of non-competitiveness - or as Larry Stone said last year, removed any "Playoff relevancy" that they may once have had. So if this is indeed a 100 loss club, one wonders [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2008, 2:25pm EDT

  • I'm Done

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    That's it. I'm not writing another word about the Mariners until they start playing decent baseball. So I may be done for the year. If that's the case, have a nice Summer. See you in Spring Training! :) [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 1:55pm EDT

  • Mariners = Padres?

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    Saw this interesting piece by Scott Miller this morning that got me thinking about the disturbing similarities between the Padres and Mariners this season. It would seem that they share more than just the Peoria Sports Complex. One must also wonder why we haven't seen any stories about a "livid" [...]
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    Posted: May 21, 2008, 9:58am EDT

  • Two In A Row

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    A few points:2 W's in a rowBoth were come from behind victoriesFirst W all season when scoring less than 4 runs (thanks Geoff Baker for that stat)Felix and Bedard both tossed good gamesBut then it struck me - it was against the Padres! Talk to me after this upcoming road' [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2008, 12:10pm EDT

  • Joh-san Is The Problem?

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    Not enough time for a big post here, but Dr. Detecto posits that Johjima may be the root cause of the M's poor defense. It's an interesting read - going to have to try and verify some of the numbers. But the good doctor does raise an interesting point - [...]
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    Posted: May 16, 2008, 1:10pm EDT

  • A Sad Day

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    I'm sad today. My team lost a heartbreaking game last night, and I don't really care. My team is falling so far behind the division leaders that they don't have a very realistic chance of getting back into the race, and I don't really care. It's a shame that it's [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2008, 4:30pm EDT

  • Now It's As Bad As It Gets

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    The chances of making the playoffs in 2008 are dwindling daily. It's not only me - check here, here or here for 3 equally dismal opinions from the top bloggers in the M's blogosphere. It may indeed be a long summer. [...]
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    Posted: May 07, 2008, 12:40pm EDT

  • Just About As Bad As It Gets

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    After yesterday's humiliating defeat in NYC, I'm rather reluctant to admit that I am a Mariner's fan today. That's about as bad a game as I can remember seeing - the hometown nine really stunk up the joint. I think that the crucial point in the 2008 campaign may be [...]
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    Posted: May 04, 2008, 8:46am EDT

  • Roster Moves

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    According to The Times, Norton and Wilkerson DFA'd - Clement and Balentien called up. Yes!! [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2008, 1:45pm EDT

  • What Dave Said

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    The illustrious Dave Cameron over at USS Mariner wrote the piece this morning that I have been thinking about for the last couple of days - read it here. It's not too early to be making changes - and obviously this team needs some help when it comes to offense.' [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2008, 9:37am EDT

  • Another One For The L Column

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    I was going to write a post two days ago concerning the lack of offense - Blogger wouldn't take it - and then Geoff Baker stole my thunder the following day! The joys of blogging. In any event, last night's game was a stinker. No way the M's should lose [...]
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    Posted: April 25, 2008, 4:26pm EDT

  • R.I.P. Airtime

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    Stepping away from the 2008 campaign for a moment to acknowledge the passing of John Marzano. Always a favorite in my house, Marzano was one of those hard-nosed, scrappy, old-fashioned ball players. Known for managing to get into the camera shot of any teammate who hit a homerun (hence the [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2008, 8:16am EDT

  • So Far, So Good

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    You know, I'm really hesitant to say this too loudly, but I'm pretty happy with the way the Mariners are playing ball right now. Despite several key injuries, the club seems to be hanging in there. I'm especially pleased with how Felix and Silva are pitching. All in all things [...]
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    Posted: April 18, 2008, 11:51am EDT

  • Another Series Win

    Number of comments: 2
    Despite all the gloom and doom that seems to be dominating the blogosphere this morning, the M's won another series over the weekend. And although the injury report is not making me feel real good - there doesn't appear to be anything yet that is season ending. I'm getting a' [...]
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    Posted: April 14, 2008, 11:21am EDT

  • Road Trip Blues

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    I think it's fair to say that a week ago, most people were expecting better than a 2-5 roadtrip. Especially going into Baltimore and Tampa/St. Pete. Guess that's why they play the games. :)And although the situation is not particularly encouraging at the moment, I also think that it may [...]
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    Posted: April 11, 2008, 9:27am EDT

  • Two Observations

    Number of comments: 1
    Awesome game down in Tampa yesterday - actually got to see the last couple innings when I got home. Two things that I wanted to comment on:1. RRS is amazing.2. Adrian Beltre plays the game with style. Full points to AB for selling that play at 3rd. Replay indicated that [...]
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    Posted: April 09, 2008, 8:27am EDT

  • Remember To Breathe

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    Another tough loss. The club is not playing very good ball right now. The good news is that the date is April 7th. Relax. It's extremely frustrating to witness a loss like yesterday's game in Baltimore, but that's how it shakes out sometimes. As long as the team wins more [...]
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    Posted: April 07, 2008, 8:17am EDT

  • Update From Baltimore

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    The Rally Killerâ„¢ is hitting 4th for your Seattle Mariners this evening in Baltimore. I'm just saying... [...]
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    Posted: April 04, 2008, 4:44pm EDT

  • Tough Loss

    Number of comments: 4
    That was indeed a tough loss last night. An interesting game from a fan's standpoint, it appeared that the M's were on their way to another W until that Josh Hamilton character decided to ruin it. By the way, check out what Jeff had to say about Mr. Hamilton over [...]
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    Posted: April 02, 2008, 11:13am EDT

  • Opening Day

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    The time has finally come. No more time for speculation and second-guessing - no more what-ifs. The games start counting today. [...]
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    Posted: March 31, 2008, 5:37am EDT

  • RISP

    Number of comments: 3
    It would appear that the number one issue for this club over the last several years is still alive and well - leaving runners on third base with less than 2 outs. Geoff Baker blogs about this very subject over at The Times this morning. I was in a good [...]
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    Posted: March 21, 2008, 11:32am EDT

  • The Mind Of Ichiro!

    There's a great article over at The Times this morning by Brad Lefton concerning a TV program from Japan that recently focused on none other than Ichiro! This is an excellent article that provides a bit of insight into the mind of Ichiro! and describes in limited detail his approach [...]
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    Posted: March 19, 2008, 11:45am EDT

  • Blogging Is Fun!

    Really. I've been quiet here lately, but it's not because I'm not happy with what is going on down in Arizona. I started a new job in Seattle the first week of March, and quite frankly have been a lot busier than I really like to be. Feeling like I [...]
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    Posted: March 12, 2008, 1:37pm EDT

  • Niehaus Wins!

    Dave Niehaus wins the Ford C. Frick Award!! Link here [...]
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    Posted: February 19, 2008, 11:38am EST

  • Pitchers And Catchers Report

    It's music to a baseball fan's ears. After the dark, dreary days of Winter, the rites of Spring are finally about to begin. The annual cycle of renewal. Just in time. [...]
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    Posted: February 12, 2008, 4:37pm EST

  • It's Done

    Erik Bedard is a Mariner - read about it here. Finally. [...]
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    Posted: February 08, 2008, 1:16pm EST

  • Jose Vidro - DH?

    Geoff Baker posted a nice article over at The Times today concerning, among other things, Jose Vidro. I agree completely that the debate concerning Vidro's worth as a DH has dropped off to almost nothing since the end of last season. It is time to rekindle that discussion, since offense [...]
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    Posted: February 07, 2008, 9:00am EST

  • More Games In HD This Year

    From The Times: "• More than 150 Mariners games will be broadcast by FSN in high-definition this season, the most the network has ever done. FSN had previously averaged about 107 games, with local stations picking up another 30 or so. All of the team's televised games will be shown in [...]
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    Posted: February 06, 2008, 10:15am EST

  • When Will It Be Done?

    The Bedard/Jones+ trade has to be one of the weirdest deals I have ever seen. Geoff Baker posted this article over at The Times which provides a nice breakdown of what has gone on so far. Geoff also points out that the internet (and by extension bloggers) caught both teams [...]
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    Posted: February 05, 2008, 4:31pm EST

  • Wilkerson Signed

    Perhaps another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place. According to The Times, Brad Wilkerson has signed a 1 year deal with the Mariners. Can Erik Bedard be far behind? [...]
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    Posted: January 31, 2008, 2:32pm EST

  • Jones+ for Bedard?

    According to Geoff Baker over at The Times, the deal is almost done. The wisdom of this deal depends on your point of view, but as I have said since I started this blog, I want to see the entire deal (including any follow on deals) before I make up [...]
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    Posted: January 28, 2008, 12:21pm EST

  • Willie Ballgame

    An interesting article today in The Kitsap Sun concerning Mr. Willie Bloomquist. He's certainly viewed as the hometown hero here in Kitsap County, but check the article for the details (especially the comment concerning the blogosphere). [...]
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    Posted: January 22, 2008, 9:32am EST

  • Happy New Year

    Just realized that I have not made a post in 2008 yet. There, now I have. :)Edit: I also just realized that I really sucked as a blogger last year - less than 100 posts. Not too good. I will either blog properly in 2008 or give it up altogether. [...]
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    Posted: January 09, 2008, 4:48pm EST

  • Vote For Dave Niehaus

    The National Baseball Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2008 Ford C. Frick Award. Follow this link in order to nominate Dave Niehaus (and any 2 other guys that you like). Niehaus really deserves this award - please do your part. Edit: Niehaus makes the cut! Read all about [...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2007, 4:20pm EDT

  • Playoff Relevance

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    Posted: September 11, 2007, 4:00pm EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Requiem

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    Posted: September 06, 2007, 9:45am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • That Old Sinking Feeling

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    Posted: August 31, 2007, 10:20am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • John Lackey Does Not Suck

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    Posted: August 28, 2007, 10:10am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Turning Point

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    Posted: August 21, 2007, 11:35am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Hey Richie, I'll Tell You Why

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    Posted: August 14, 2007, 10:53am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Adam Jones And Management

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    Posted: August 06, 2007, 10:23am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • On Or Off?

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    Posted: July 31, 2007, 10:48am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • What A Difference A Week Makes

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    Posted: July 27, 2007, 4:16pm EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • 1.5 Games Back

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    Posted: July 19, 2007, 6:33am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • At The Break

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    Posted: July 10, 2007, 2:07pm EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Adios Grover - Win Streak Continues!

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    Posted: July 02, 2007, 9:42am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Sweeping Boston

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    Posted: June 28, 2007, 9:43am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Beating Boston

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    Posted: June 27, 2007, 7:55am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Going With The Flow

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    Posted: June 21, 2007, 7:36am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Which Team?

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    Posted: June 18, 2007, 7:48am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Rauuuuuuul!

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    Posted: June 12, 2007, 7:25am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • 6 Games Over .500

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    Posted: June 11, 2007, 4:57am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Winning

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    Posted: June 06, 2007, 6:11am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Monday Update

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    Posted: June 04, 2007, 2:55pm EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Power Surge

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    Posted: May 29, 2007, 3:45pm EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Dave On Ichiro!

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    Posted: May 24, 2007, 8:26am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Telling It Like It Is

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    Posted: May 23, 2007, 3:58pm EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Monday Roundup

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    Posted: May 21, 2007, 10:42am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Reasons To Be Optimistic

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    Posted: May 17, 2007, 8:33am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Happy Felix Day!

    It certainly feels like summer in the Seattle area today, and not only because the temperature is in the 80's! Felix makes his return tonight - and hopefully a triumphant return. Geoff Baker writes a nice piece in his blog concerning the team and its current standing. Worth a read. [...]
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    Posted: May 15, 2007, 2:05pm EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Keeping Things In Perspective

    With three summers in a row of losing ballclubs, it's been difficult for me to keep things in perspective this year. However, the games played this weekend at Safeco Field have once again reminded me that no matter how rough the last three years have been, the current season still [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2007, 3:11pm EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • So Now What?

    I haven't posted recently because I really don't know what to think about this team, let alone what to write about them. Some days the offense looks pretty good - other days not. The starting pitching has been a problem - and appears that it will continue to be so. [...]
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    Posted: May 09, 2007, 6:06am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Snelling To A's

    I suppose this was inevitable. Check out Dave's awesome post over at USS Mariner this morning for some perspective on this issue. As usual, Dave provides the cutting insight and analysis. Hey, at least we'll get to see a bit more of Snelling since he's back on the West Coast! [...]
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    Posted: May 03, 2007, 7:38am EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • 4/29 Game Report

    Okay, I haven't posted for a while - mainly because I was afraid of jinxing the streak - and maybe because I didn't want the post to degenerate into another "Jeff Weaver sucks" rant - although he really does. In any event, I made a trip to Safeco Field today [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2007, 5:19pm EDT
    by Iron Tech

  • Getting Worse

    I've been willing to cut Bill Bavasi some slack for the last couple of years. I'm done. Rather than getting better, this team is getting worse. With the exception of King Felix, the team has nobody in the starting rotation that is getting the job done. The bullpen has actually [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2007, 4:11pm EDT
    by Iron Tech
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