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  • My comment to Larry Stone on the Felix situation

    Posted in response to this article...

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    Glad to see you fixed this to reflect Shannon as a 710/ESPN employee. I'm one of the people still pissed at how KOMO booted her out (and sooooo thankful her fans' lobbying efforts were rewarded when she was hired on [...]
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    Posted: November 18, 2009, 1:06pm EST
    by PositivePaul

  • Today's a New Day!

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    (AP Photo borrowed from Larry Stone's article here)

    Shit happens. Ya move on to a new day.

    GO DODGERS! GO GEORGE!!!' [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2009, 3:53pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Thank You, Junior!

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    Griffey Waves Goodbye [...]
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    Posted: October 04, 2009, 7:43pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Adam Moore is FREEEEE!!!!!

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    While I'm sad to have seen my last R's game of the season, I'm THRILLED that Adam Moore is getting his first taste of major league baseball. Even as his earliest fanboy, I acknowledge that he won't get much playing time and it's OK.' [...]
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    Posted: September 13, 2009, 1:03pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Mia Culpa to King Felix, Take 2

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    When Felix cruised through June blasting through several weak lineups, I was happy, sure, but still very wary of giving him back his crown. I mentioned to a couple people -- these performances were great and all, but let's see him do it against Texas.

    Tonight, he did it' [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2009, 12:46am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • What the $@@gf WAS That???

    Number of comments: 4
    So I decided to watch the replay to see the 9th inning debacle with my own eyes (rather than relying upon the memory of the sketchy audio broadcast and Gameday). I'm writing this on my iPhone (yay it's nice to have a smartphone that actually WORKS with Blogger) to see [...]
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    Posted: July 09, 2009, 10:13pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • POYTHRESS YESSSS!!!!!

    Number of comments: 3
    While I'm still catching up, I see that the M's drafted Rich Poythress at #51. Even if they didn't pick BPA at 27 and 33, the guys they got there have some useful talent, and if they're able to sign Poythress, this draft is a HUGE win for me. Huge!
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    Posted: June 10, 2009, 9:16pm EDT

  • Draft Day, 2009

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    Perhaps because of my friendship with Jason Churchill, I'd say this is the most informed I've ever been coming into a draft. To keep things in perspective, however, I'll definitely caveat that by saying I've still really got no clue. I have some opinions, and they're semi-informed, but my' [...]
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    Posted: June 09, 2009, 9:05am EDT

  • Oh, Wlad... Oh, Wak...

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    After catching an inning of the Rainiers on TV, I decided to flip over to Felix and the M's. I watched most of the game, flipping back-and-forth to the R's game (Yikes, Hyphen! YAAAAY ADAM!!!). The end of the M's game, however, really shocked me. Rob Johnson amazed me yet' [...]
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    Posted: June 06, 2009, 10:22pm EDT

  • Finally!

    Number of comments: 2
    After years of waiting, I finally got to see Adam Moore in person tonight. Obviously Marc got a head start, and has posted some fantastic pictures here of both him and Michael Saunders -- the two guys I focused a lot of attention on with my cameras tonight. As per [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 11:50pm EDT

  • Rainiers Update

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    Just a quick photo-addled post to show just how much the Rainiers roster has turned over since my last post.
    Joining the bottleneck at 1B/LF/DH is Brad Nelson, acquired from the Brewers about 2 weeks ago. He's had less than 20 ABs with the R's so far, and hit his [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 5:03pm EDT

  • Whoops!

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    Well, I pretty much jinxed the M's last week. I should know to keep my mouth shut over here...

    In another note - I read in Baker's article this morning, that Griffey's hole-in-one HR into the Subway promotion won't net him the advertised $25,000. I would file a [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 10:47am EDT

  • Summary, Thus far...

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    The 2001 M's were 14-4 after 18 games. The 2009 M's are now 12-6 -- two games back.

    Only one series loss this year.

    What else can be said, but WOW!
    [...]
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    Posted: April 26, 2009, 9:39pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • *Ahem* Uh, is this thing on?

    Number of comments: 1
    Apparently, I can still post here!
    I'll post this quick, before Paul notices....

    The Rainiers season (and their current homestand) began a while ago, and STILL you lack a decent preview. I apologize, morsel readers.

    In my defense, I was going to use Chris Jakubauskas as the focal' [...]
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    Posted: April 20, 2009, 4:10pm EDT

  • I didn't mean like that...

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    Churchill reported recently on Prospect Insider that Austin Bibens-Dirkx was released from the M's organization. It was such a noteworthy move that I can't find it anywhere, other than on Churchill's site (and of course, that he's not on any of the major affiliates'' [...]
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    Posted: April 13, 2009, 10:09pm EDT

  • Oh Dear...

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    Upon hearing the latest news, I hate to say this.

    But I TOLD YOU SO!!!!! [...]
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    Posted: March 29, 2009, 1:20pm EDT

  • What is Wrong with Hyphen???

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    In watching the game yesterday, I noticed that Hyphen (Ryan Rowland-Smith) was displaying yet another poor Spring Training outing. A couple of solo HRs -- Manny's first and one to Brad Ausmus -- and no life to his pitches really suggested something more than spring rustiness' [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2009, 12:11pm EDT

  • Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Baaaack

    Number of comments: 2
    Griffey at the KingdomeKen Griffey Junior is returning to Seattle.



    More later. Believe me, I've been trying to write about this for the last several weeks. I'll just let that photo say the first [...]
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    Posted: February 19, 2009, 10:18pm EST

  • Hmmm...

    Number of comments: 1
    Modeling a new uniform, sportin' the goatee again. And still the brim isn't bent...




    (Courtesy of the Baltimore Sun) [...]
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    Posted: December 13, 2008, 10:17pm EST

  • Heck of a first trade, eh?

    Number of comments: 1
    So Jack Zduriencik made his first big splash as a GM. Yeah, signing Branyan and giving Shelton (Branyan's potential platoon mate) a minor league deal happened first, but this move's obviously more recognizable to the common fan.

    I'm not a huge fan of defensive metrics, and assigning individual dogmatic' [...]
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    Posted: December 11, 2008, 10:51pm EST

  • Thoughts on Zduriencik

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    Officially tomorrow, the M's will introduce former Brewers' executive Jack Zduriencik as their Vice President and General Manager.

    Here are my thoughts on this selection.

    1) Presuming Bob Engle and Bob Fontaine are retained, the M's have pretty much established a trinity of' [...]
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    Posted: October 23, 2008, 9:12am EDT

  • One Hundred!

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    Posted: September 25, 2008, 8:46am EDT

  • What if...

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    Thanks, Brandon! Thanks for bringing some excitement back into Marinerville tonight. Seriously, thanks a ton!

    While it would've been the most incredible pitching accomplishment I've seen in a long, long time had Morrow completed the no-hitter, I'm actually almost equally happy with the fact' [...]
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    Posted: September 06, 2008, 9:59pm EDT

  • Wow? No posts in August?

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    I have been completely slacking off and neglecting this place. Yes, Mariners Morsels is still alive. I do want to keep writing about the Mariners and baseball.

    Honestly, though, what more can be said?

    The Mariners have sucked me into apathy. I'll still watch the occasional game, but' [...]
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    Posted: September 03, 2008, 10:09pm EDT

  • Dave Niehaus, the First Mariner in the HOF

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    Dave Niehaus - Seattle Mariners Desktop Wallpaper Series

    Unlike many other hardcore baseball fans, I didn't really grow up listening to baseball. I didn't pay much attention at all to the Mariners, really, [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2008, 12:58pm EDT

  • George being George...

    Number of comments: 1

    (borrowed from BaltimoreOrioles.com)

    A couple of quick observations from the ASG tonight:
    First thing I noticed was the 3-day goatee making a subtle appearance. I laughed at George's rebellion.
    I timed it perfectly -- I was outside doing yardwork and getting the house ready' [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2008, 11:21pm EDT

  • See, I told you!

    Number of comments: 2

    From LOOGY to All-Star, practically overnight.

    Not bad for a guy who wasn't drafted out of college and who had to fight his way into MLB.

    I'm sure someone at the ASG can teach you how to bend your brim...

    Congrats, [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2008, 7:47pm EDT

  • Goodbye, Sonics! Go to HE__, NBA!

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    In the early days of the Morsels, I mentioned that I didn't grow up as a baseball fan. My first love in the professional sports world was the Sonics. I vividly remember the Sonics BOOM! era, with Bob Blackburn, Downtown Freddy Brown, and the Fat Lady singing, long before' [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2008, 3:03pm EDT

  • Hey, now! Look at this!

    Number of comments: 2


    Yep. George Sherrill T-Shirt night in Baltimore on July 1st.

    Amazing, isn't it. Wish that shirt were blue, though...' [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2008, 2:15pm EDT

  • Something to ponder...

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    The M's just got swept -- SWEPT -- by the worst team in the worst league. Seriously -- we all kid about the NL being a place for second-class players, and the M's just got swept by the team in the cellar of that league.

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    Posted: June 16, 2008, 10:52am EDT

  • An All-Star Game Berth for GS52???

    Number of comments: 1
    Here's something to ponder. Will George get to his first ASG this year?



    As of today, he's second in the AL in saves. Considering that the O's are in last place, he's not getting many save opportunities (as expected, really). Of course, [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2008, 1:25pm EDT

  • Welcome to Seattle, Erik!

    Number of comments: 3
    So nice of you to show up.



    Please, stay for awhile. Have a cup of coffee. [...]
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    Posted: May 29, 2008, 9:33pm EDT

  • Three Lessons...

    Number of comments: 1
    There have been some interesting discussions around the blogs lately about how utterly bad this team has been to watch. I think it's sort of comical, really. It's brought up something, though, that has to be mentioned. I present three lessons.

    Lesson #1
    In 2004, a lot of us [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2008, 9:59am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Griffey in 2008?

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    As I mentioned in my previous post -- I'd really honestly prefer the M's sign Barry Bonds over trading for Griffey. Recognizing that they likely wouldn't do that, my second choice would be to sign Kenny Lofton, who's defense would help the Mariners and whose bat probably wouldn't be that' [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2008, 9:34am EDT

  • Screw Junior -- The M's Need Bonds!

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    I know they'll never do it. I know the blog-o-sphere has overstated this. I'm still going to say it.

    Now, more than ever before, the Mariners need a bat. They need some attention. They need a guy who can distract them from spiraling completely out of control. Yes, [...]
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    Posted: May 08, 2008, 10:40pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Now Batting: WFB... Are You SERIOUS???

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    With Brad Wilkerson actually having a decent day, John McLaren decides to pinch-hit Willie Bloomquist for him in the 9th. Yes, the M's had just taken the lead on an Adrian Beltre 3-run bomb. And Richie walked ahead of him. McLaren put Cairo in' [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2008, 9:14pm EDT

  • Hey -- LOOK! He CAN Bend His Brim!!!

    Number of comments: 2

    This might very well be the first photo of George in an Orioles' uniform with his brim bent! Yeah, I know, it's only a spring training/batting practice cap, but hey -- it's a start.

    I had the time of my life at the game.' [...]
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    Posted: April 23, 2008, 11:46pm EDT

  • Rohrbaugh, Jimenez dominate

    Number of comments: 3
    It's early in the year, but the Rainiers rotation certainly looks impressive so far. Robert Rohrbaugh got his first start of the new season last night and threw 6 shut-out innings, allowing only 3 hits, no walks and getting 5 Ks. A fly-ball pitcher, Rohrbaugh might be expected to' [...]
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    Posted: April 11, 2008, 8:44am EDT

  • Four for Four...

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    The last three coming against our beloved Mariners.

    See -- We told you George was good!

    But it's not because of the brim. Bend it, dude, bend it!

    (Photo from MLB.com -- Rob Carr/AP)' [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2008, 11:45am EDT

  • So...Ryan Feierabend?

    Number of comments: 6
    Ryan Feierabend pitched one of his best games at the AAA level in yesterday's opening day game. 6IP, 0R, 4H, 3BB and 7Ks. Where'd this come from?

    Well, it's not from any new pitches. He was his normal three-pitch self last night, with his FB' [...]
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    Posted: April 04, 2008, 10:24am EDT

  • 2008 Rainiers Season Preview

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    I know, I know, we're all watching King Felix's 2008 debut, but since Opening Day at Cheney is fast approaching, it seems like a decent time to get to know the team this year.

    As Mike Curto noted, the Rainiers (and new minor league director Greg Hunter) [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2008, 8:10pm EDT

  • Breaking News: GS52 LIVES!!!

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    No link yet, but Sid just mentioned that George will keep #52 while in Baltimore. Unlike a certain ~$50 million thief (yes, I'm still bitter), George actually respected his new teammate and decided against approaching Jon Leicester about taking #52, and has worn #51 during spring training instead. Today,' [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2008, 1:32pm EDT

  • Free At Last, Free At Last!!!!

    Number of comments: 3
    George Sherrill is FREE!!!

    I can't put down in words how incredibly excited I am right now. These past four years have been intense, exciting, frustrating, and fun.

    No, Mariners Morsels isn't finished. The design will change, sure, as soon as I get home.

    But, finally, [...]
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    Posted: March 18, 2008, 10:29am EDT

  • My Roster, come March 31st...

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    As of right now, knowing what we know RIGHT NOW about everyone, here's the team I'd take with me to Seattle for Opening Day:

    Starting Offense:

    CF: Ichiro
    LF: Wilkerson
    RF: Balentien
    1B: Sexson
    2B: Lopez
    SS: Yuni
    3B: Beltre
    C: Joh
    DH: Raul

    Bench:

    1B/DH/2B backup: Vidro
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    Posted: March 03, 2008, 1:35pm EST

  • It's About "Frick"-in' Time!

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    Congratulations, Dave Niehaus! A very well-deserved and long-overdue honor. [...]
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    Posted: February 19, 2008, 5:23pm EST

  • Happy Pitchers & Catchers Day!!!!

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    In honor of Pitchers and Catchers day and my gift to my fellow "lovers" (lovers of the Seattle Mariners, that is -- and yes, my wife borderline accuses me of cheating on her w/my passion for the Mariners sometimes...), here is a recent shot of Safeco Field perfect for use [...]
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    Posted: February 13, 2008, 7:54am EST

  • It is Finished.

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    The trade, that is. Not my fandom of George, of course. Here's to hoping he can grab #52 away from John Leicester :-) And the closer's job. If not, then the Free George Sherrill campaign will continue.



    You better believe I'll welcome him [...]
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    Posted: February 08, 2008, 1:13pm EST

  • To Laugh, or to Cry?

    Number of comments: 2
    A month ago, with the arrival of Carlos Silva and his subsequent thievery of George Sherrill's jersey number, I said good-bye to GS52. In the next day or so, he's evidently going to get a phone call informing him of his trade to Baltimore, and I'll be forced, once again, [...]
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    Posted: January 28, 2008, 11:09pm EST

  • Good Bye GS52!

    Number of comments: 2
    If I didn't have enough of a reason to hate the Carlos Silva signing, I do now. It's not good enough for him to steal nearly $50 million from the Mariners -- noooooo. Now he goes and steals #52 from George. Ugh.

    I will never ever ever call him [...]
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    Posted: December 20, 2007, 4:36pm EST

  • Now that's more like it...

    Number of comments: 2
    Glad to know the M's are still the stupid team I somehow know and love... [...]
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    Posted: December 18, 2007, 10:34am EST

  • Survived, so far...

    Well, it appears that Bavasi survived the Winter Meetings without completely devastating the team. Of course, there's still time, but I'll consider this progress. In fact, I'll give him a pretty big pat on the back! I'm a little excited about the minor move he made today -- grabbing 33-year-old [...]
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    Posted: December 06, 2007, 10:30am EST

  • Please, Bill, DON'T PANIC!!!!

    Number of comments: 3
    Look, I realize you've got a tough job to do. You've undoubtedly got pressure from the suits above you to walk away from Nashville with some starting pitching, if not a few other pieces. Dude, though, don't pull what you did last year, and trade a [...]
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    Posted: December 05, 2007, 9:08pm EST

  • Pre-Thanksgiving Thankfulness...

    Number of comments: 1
    Seeing Ichiro raise the 12th Man flag at Qwest Field yesterday, especially with the way he exploded in joy, waiving the towel, and really cheering hard, reminded me of how thankful I am that the M's don't have to resolve that question this offseason.


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    Posted: October 23, 2007, 10:20pm EDT

  • A Hearty Welcome to Hardball Review!

    Number of comments: 2
    Hey - I just noticed a new blog in town. One of my blog-o-sphere mateys, known as "etowncoug" and a few other folks have just opened shop over at Hardball Review. Etown/Brent has written a fine article on Jose Lopez, and honestly, I think we're sharing a lot of [...]
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    Posted: October 16, 2007, 8:54am EDT

  • It's Over!

    Number of comments: 1
    Well, except for a few teams, the 2007 is officially over. The Hot Stove League, then, for the Mariners is in full effect. With that, I have a few questions...

    1) If A-Rod opts out of his contract, will Texas still be on the hook? My guess is that [...]
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    Posted: October 07, 2007, 11:49am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Vultured Save of Ruthian Proportions...

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    So, GS52's career Save #4 comes on the hand of a baserunning blunder similar to Babe Ruth's 1926 World Series ending boo-boo.

    I'll take it... [...]
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    Posted: September 28, 2007, 10:00pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Giftwrapped

    Number of comments: 1
    Congrats on Save #3, George! Not that the save stat is hugely meaningful, but I'll take a 3K performance, leading to your third career save as a nice gift for my birthday tonight. Here's to many more of each (saves for you and birthdays for me) for us in the [...]
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    Posted: September 19, 2007, 11:16pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • I'm baffled...

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    I'm not nearly as smart as a lot of people in regards to baseball stats, but this statement of opinion from a local beat reporter (who I actually have a ton of respect for) always always always grates on me:
    So, no sympathy vote for Santana. He'll have to raise [...]
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    Posted: September 14, 2007, 2:01pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Buy Austin's CD!!!

    Just got this link from Churchill, who also added it to his (much more widely visited) site, but you have to check out Austin Dirkx' newly-released CD. I'm currently listening to the demo playlist, and from what I'm hearing, I love it!

    Unlike a [...]
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    Posted: September 04, 2007, 1:13pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Putz-less in Seattle???

    Number of comments: 1
    What. The. Heck???

    Is there something wrong with JJ Putz that the team isn't letting out?

    Rick White is not a major league quality pitcher, let alone one that can be counted on in a high-leverage situation. He proved that with the Vlad Guerrero at-bat. He proved [...]
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    Posted: August 30, 2007, 7:55pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Robert Rohrbaugh

    Number of comments: 1
    Robert Rohrbaugh continued his successful run through the PCL on the 26th, giving up 2 runs in 6 innings against the Portland Beavers. Since his ERA's now safely under 3, it may be worth discussing his arsenal/approach.

    Rohrbaugh, a 7th rounder out of Clemson, uses a well-located (usually) fastball [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2007, 8:07pm EDT
    by marc w.

  • Familiar Faces [+ bullet points]

    The Rainiers welcomed back two familiar faces today - Cha Seung Baek and Wladimir Balentien.

    Baek got the start, and gave up a run in the first on a ground ball single to right. Balentien had a very good shot to get Brady Clark at the plate, but his [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2007, 11:04pm EDT
    by marc w.

  • Jorge Campillo says 'Hi.'

    Number of comments: 5
    Horacio Ramirez has made sure that discussions about the M's 5th rotation spot are fairly common. Ryan Feierabend hasn't exactly excelled in that role, and while many fans have talked about bringing Robert Rohrbaugh up, many M's insiders (incl. USS Mariner) have cautioned that his stuff simply isn't MLB quality.
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    Posted: August 19, 2007, 3:36pm EDT
    by marc w.

  • Dear John:

    Um. Hai.

    While I've also noticed how badly Jose Lopez is struggling at the plate recently -- so much so that I've argued with some pretty smart baseball people that it's not entirely illogical to experiment with having Jose Vidro playing second base defensively -- today isn't the day [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2007, 5:01pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Save #2!!!

    Number of comments: 2
    While I was away from the TV yesterday, mostly, watching Joey's final track meet of the season, I was able to 'watch' the game on my cell phone, thanks to the WEP version of GameCast. I was somewhat surprised that Mac left George in for the 9th, when the M's [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2007, 10:27am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Hank Aaron, I Will Always Love You!

    Number of comments: 1
    As of 9 a.m. on Wednesday the 8th of August, I still have yet to watch Barry's 756th home run. If I refuse to turn on the TV, does that mean that HR will never have existed? If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to [...]
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    Posted: August 08, 2007, 8:07am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Hey, Jose -- Scoscia's in Town!!!

    With Trent dusting off the cobwebs and writing a fine post as to why the M's should not go anywhere near a contract extension for Guillen, neither of us are actually in the mood to see him leave right now, either. At Churchill's Prospect Insider party on Saturday, I [...]
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    Posted: July 30, 2007, 6:20am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Fuuuuuudddggggggge

    Number of comments: 2
    Yeah, well, rough game for George tonight. But an even rougher night for the offense, again.

    Still, had Reitsma been able to get one guy out, and not walk the heck out of the A's, the inning would've been over before Swish got to the plate. Yeah, George served [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2007, 9:35pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Ranting and Raving

    Paul invited me to stop by periodically in December and leave my two cents on certain issues and I'm finally getting around to throwing something together. Seven months later. It's been a little while since I've written anything of substance for a blog so bear with me as I'm dusting [...]
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    Posted: July 26, 2007, 1:07pm EDT
    by Trent

  • Crank up that Hot Seat!!!!!

    Seriously. This team needed to be changed months ago. I can see some hesitation to not want to make changes when things are going well. However, since the All-star break, things are not going well.

    A CG from Weaver should've been taken advantage of. But no, instead, he [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2007, 7:17pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Opportunity Wasted, Making me More Afraid. AKA 2006 Draft, Revisited...

    Number of comments: 1
    Okay, I've got a major problem. The more I think about this, the more frustrated I get.

    I'm actually writing this during the ballgame tonight, but I have been chewing on this all afternoon.

    It should surprise no one that I'm no fan of Howard Lincoln. While I [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2007, 6:36pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Free Adam Moore!

    There. I said it. Notice the "AKA" change at the top, too.

    I think pitchers like Rene Rivera, but the dude's hitting .180./253/.272. In AA. He's taking up a 40-man roster spot that could very likely be needed soon.

    About a year ago, right after the 2006 [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2007, 11:41am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • All Star Game Day Reaction

    What a day. Upon hearing the Ichiro news, I instantly lost any semblance of focus at work. I'm an addict, and I need to re-read the-blogger-formerly-known-as-Munchausen's treatise on baseball and ideologies to help me come back down to earth.

    But I can't.

    This season, it feels like [...]
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    Posted: July 11, 2007, 6:33am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • ...But McLaren's the Right Man for the Job

    How amazing is it that the M's could start their road trip losing a series against the Royals, yet still gain a half a game in the division race? After a tough battle for a loss in extras, followed by a Feierabend meltdown for a complete blowout, McLaren had a [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2007, 11:55am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Not Off to a Good Start...

    Mr. McLaren, I support you. I trust you a little more than I did Hargrove. One thing, though:

    GEORGE SHERRILL IS NOT A LOOGY.

    Thanks. [...]
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    Posted: July 02, 2007, 7:56pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Tip o' t' Hat to Hargrove!

    Number of comments: 2

    What a shocker. No idea why he made the decision and chose today to resign. But he does go down on top, and with the second consecutive sweep, he avoids losing # 100 w/ the M's.

    Welcome, John McLaren! You're the right man for [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2007, 3:35pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Rainiers Report # Whatever

    Number of comments: 3
    Wherein Marc W., Juan Sandoval get pwned by Gaia!

    The last Rainiers report occurred mere hours after a fender bender outside of my beloved Cheney Stadium. Taking what I thought was a clear hint from Nature, I decided I was done with driving a couple of minutes to the [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2007, 10:28pm EDT
    by marc w.

  • A Quick Observation of Weaver

    Number of comments: 2
    After his performance today, I'm starting to really remember why I liked the thought of adding Jeff Weaver into the rotation during the offseason. While I see him as having some issues with his emotions, tonight, and last week vs. the Pirates both, I saw a different player than what [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2007, 10:43pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Could Griffey and Ichiro Co-Exist?

    Number of comments: 2
    I'm not tired of all the Griffey talk. I'm sorry if you are, and don't want any more. Too bad. While Buhner was my favorite M back in that era, Griffey wasn't far behind. Watching the two of them together, though, really drew me into baseball. Seeing Griffey play with [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2007, 11:23am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • .:Applause:.

    Good on you, Jeff! Way to pitch a heckuva game. I don't care that it was against the Pirates -- you struggled against an equally-woeful Royals lineup, and showed that when you pitch with your brain you can pitch in the majors.

    Still, to adapt a common image [...]
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    Posted: June 21, 2007, 8:15am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Pa. The. Tic.

    Number of comments: 1
    Losing 3-4 to the Cubs, being swept by the Stros, and now a loss to the Pirates?

    NOW can Hargove be fired???

    I don't care how poor of a reason this may be. It may just be a bit unfair to put it on him. Still, there's [...]
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    Posted: June 20, 2007, 9:22pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Yes, Pitching help is needed. But...

    Number of comments: 3
    Yes, we need pitching. We need help in the rotation, especially, and perhaps one more good arm in the 'pen. We need a pitcher that can pitch deeper into ball games. Ultimately, though, is going out and surrendering prospects the only way to upgrade our pitching?

    Not necessarily.

    [...]
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    Posted: June 13, 2007, 11:31am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Atta Boy, George!

    Man. What a game.

    I can't believe the Mariners, and their decimated bullpen, pulled out that victory. It's about time they cashed in on the expensive payments on players who were brought in to develop team chemistry. It's really nice to have exciting baseball again with the Mariners. This [...]
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    Posted: June 13, 2007, 9:16pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Uh, Felix, it's 2007...

    So, I'm really starting to get tired of Felix being crowned king already. Yeah, he's got great stuff. He's got excellent pitches -- the best I've ever seen, too. Problem is -- he seems to have issues knowing what to throw when. It seems like the [...]
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    Posted: June 05, 2007, 6:35am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • What to do with Ichiro...

    I've been mulling over this post for a long, long time. I figure I better start writing things down and finish it before it's a) irrelevant or b) covered excessively elsewhere. Since b) can only get worse as the 2007 season rolls on, I'm going to [...]
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    Posted: May 23, 2007, 9:21am EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Rainiers Report #6: *sound of vomitting*

    The Rainiers' Jorge Campillo and Tucson's Yusmeiro Petit matched up in a tight pitcher's duel today at Cheney, and for most of the day, the two put up zeroes in a crisply played game in the intermittent rain.
    Then, everything went to hell.

    Campillo and Petit are both change-of-speed [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2007, 6:28pm EDT
    by marc w.

  • .465

    No, that's not the M's winning percentage. Nor is it Willie Bloomquist's OPS (his BA+SLG+OBP isn't even that high, let alone his OPS). That's what batters are hitting off of Jeff Weaver. Some may argue that it's just luck -- the bad kind -- that Jeff's just been unlucky. I [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2007, 9:38pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Kevin Jarvis Redux

    Jeff Weaver is done as a Major-League pitcher. Done. Any more appearances here will hurt this team's chances of making the playoffs, even if it's out of the 'pen.

    In recent memory, Kevin Jarvis is the worst pitcher I can think of -- yes, even worse than 2006 [...]
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    Posted: May 10, 2007, 2:21pm EDT
    by PositivePaul

  • Rainiers Report #5 - Lord Byron, WladWatch '07, Joe Saunders


    The Rainiers were held to a mere 3 hits over 8 strong innings by Joe Saunders and lost a 6-2 decision to the first-place Salt Lake Bees today in Tacoma.
    At least the R's made the most of their hits: Brant Ust homered to right [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2007, 3:09pm EDT
    by marc w.
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