What a Year

by Mariners General

I just got back from the game – what an awesome experience. There aren’t really words to describe how great of a game this was to be at – it had absolutely everything you could hope for. Felix was great, and getting his 19th win today might be enough to push him ahead of Greinke in the eyes of the voters. We gave Griffey a standing ovation every single time he came to the plate, but when he came out of the game in the eighth, that one was special. I don’t know if he’s done, but if he is, he went out like a champ.

The only disappointing thing for me, was the fact that Adrian Beltre struck out, in what probably was his last at bat as a Mariner. My section still tried to give him an ovation, or at least the people who knew what was going on did, but I wouldn’t expect a curtain call, or tip of the cap, from a guy who just struck out. Just know that we love you Adrian.

That’s really all I have to say for now – a fitting way to end a really special season. I know that this blog isn’t a huge blog – it’s not anywhere near as popular as the big ones like Lookout Landing or USS Mariner, but I think I speak for both Harrison and Taylor when I say thank you. Thanks to everyone who has come here to read or comment – it does mean a lot to us as we try to get the site out there. But don’t go away guys! We’ll continue blogging, all through the off season, as we slowly make our way towards 2010.

Finally, here are some of the photos I was able to get – unfortunately, my camera’s battery ran out around the 5th or 6th inning, so I didn’t get any pictures of the really special moments later in the game.

EDIT: Here are some great videos, courtesy of Megan over at Section 331.

Felix:

Junior:

Celebration 1:

Celebration 2:

Taken right before he made a sliding play to his left. Thanks for everything AB

Taken right before he made a sliding play to his left. Thanks for everything AB

Juniors last career strikeout?

Junior's last career strikeout?

Stay tuned :) .

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He might be overpriced, but I don't think he'd be a bad fit. We need good, patient hitters, and a third baseman.

Chone figgins is not a good fit for this team. I believe he is undervalued as a player, but I believe we will be over priced and a bad fit.

Guys like Chone Figgins, Carlos Delgado, Nick Johnson, Jim Thome, JJ Hardy, along with others, are all possibilities. It's really hard to predict though.

You guys have spoken of the Mariners fixing there offense form within the organization, but Z said that he plans on bringing in some players to help the offensive production because the talent level isn't where he would like it to be yet. I have asked questions similar to this but what players and free agents around the league are players that the mariners organization and Z could seriously be looking to pursue? I have brought up Prince Fielder, but you guys have shot that down. I believe it was because of how much money he will be wanting, but anyways, who are some legitimate players

Really phenomenal ending to such a great year, but am very depressed now that it is over for atleast 6 months. ONE MORE YEAR!!! Haha

The economics of baseball: coming this November.

We'll be covering the post-season too, guys. A rare area of coverage LL and USSM generally don't do.