JJ KellerJJ Keller

I have been a baseball fan since I was old enough to know what baseball was. I began playing at 3 years old, and it became my passion,. Even though I no longer play baseball, it is still my passion, just in a different way. Now it is as fanatic, and a wannabe analyst. I am a life long Mariner fan, and have really enjoyed writing about them for SM

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The Raul Anomaly

Most people know that I am one of Raul Ibanez‘s biggest critics. Being of the sabermetric-mold, I do not place very much value in a 40 year old DH-in-the-outfield, who can only hit in Yankee Stadium.…Read More

Morse’s Misfortunes

Michael Morse‘s return to Seattle has felt a lot longer than it actually has been. When he was acquired for John Jaso, it caused a stir among Mariner fans. There were some, mainly the “traditional…Read More

Dustin Ackley and Alex Gordon

Dustin Ackley‘s struggles to this point of his career have obviously led to a lot of disappointment, anger, and probably some prayers for a break-out. But it has also caused people to search high…Read More

Jeff Datz Diagnosed with Cancer, Daren Brown to Fill in

Last week, it was reported that Mariner’s Third Base coach Jeff Datz had been diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer. Due to this very unfortunate news, he will miss some time in order to pursue…Read More

Ackley on a Hot Streak. But has he really Improved?

Kyle Seager‘s long admired hitting streak came to an end on Tuesday, finishing at 16 games. And it was extremely impressive, even as far as streaks go, as he hit .390/.455/.661 during that time.…Read More

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Saunders Back in, Peguero Back out

It was announced earlier today that outfielder Michael Saunders has been recalled from his rehab stint…Read More

Unlikely Heroes Lead Mariners — Albeit Not Far

Yesterday, the Mariners won their first series of the year, picking up 3 of 4 in their home series against…Read More

Sabermetric Rundown

Before reading this post, I would like everyone to take a second (or ten minutes) and watch this video: That…Read More

M’s Continue to Disappoint, Confuse, and Infuriate

Once again, for what seems like the umpteenth in a row, my post is going to start out with something…Read More

Is the Organization Cursed, or just Bad?

Well, this season hasn’t started the way we had hoped. If you have followed the team at all, you…Read More

Montero’s Declining Playing Time: Help or Hurt?

Over the past week or two, 23 year old catcher Jesus Montero has seen his playing time drop in favor…Read More

Unlucky Mariners are Unlucky

So far this season, the Mariners have been a little disappointing by most standards in a few different…Read More

Wedge’s Lineups Bring the Word “Imbecile” To Mind

The season is very young, but we have already seen seven different lineups in as many games (after today).…Read More

Morse off to “Beastly” Start in his M’s Return

As it stands, the Mariners are 2-2 heading into their weekend series with the White Sox. And that seems…Read More

What to Draw from Opening Day

Mariners baseball opened yesterday on the road, in Oakland, for what seems like the thousandth time.…Read More

Brandon Maurer’s Beard Makes the Team, Makes It a “Big 4″

As I am sure each and every one of you know, Brandon Maurer has made the Mariner’s rotation out…Read More

M’s Projected Lineup

A few days ago, mlb.com released their projected lineups for all 30 teams. Now, we only have a couple…Read More

Erasmo Sent to AAA

Last week I wrote about the then tight race for the last two rotation spots. Well, things have changed…Read More

Battle for Rotation Spots Heating Up

As the start of the season draws near, we begin to get a more clear picture of the roles each individual…Read More

What is a successful year for Justin Smoak?

It seems like this is the last straw for Justin Smoak. He is entering his 4th big league season with…Read More