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Position Analysis: 1B/DH

I’m combining these two positions simply because there’s so much overlap. Seattle has gotten very little out of these positions over the last few years, even though both are traditionally the…Read More

Mike Sweeney Traded

According to Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports, the Mariners have traded Mike Sweeney to the Phillies for a PTBNL. Well, I certainly didn’t see this one coming. Sweeney has actually been good this year,…Read More

Lineup Rant

Don Wakamatsu has put together today what is easily the worst lineup of the season. Take a look. Ichiro RF Figgins 2B Gutierrez CF Sweeney 1B Bradley LF Griffey DH Tuiasosopo 3B Johnson C Wilson, Jo SS I…Read More

Do the right thing, Ken

The Mariners offense has been putrid to watch. It might even be enough to put a fan to sleep. It was enough to put Mariners legend and DH Ken Griffey, Jr. to sleep, anyway. That’s right. In a story…Read More

Yeah, We Need Some Offense

But not nearly as much as some people seem to think. Several of this team’s biggest problems are bound to work themselves out. Chone Figgins isn’t going to hit .198 all year. Jose Lopez isn’t…Read More

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Offensive Resuscitation Needed

Allow me to preface my forthcoming statements by revealing that I believe Weighted On-Base Average is…Read More

This Roster Against Lefties

Dave Cameron wrote a post today, explaining why this roster, while improved, still just doesn’t…Read More

And the Changes Start

Well, we knew Jack Zduriencik wasn’t just going to sit there forever while this team continued…Read More

Ryan Garko Placed on Waivers

Sigh. This is the type of move that really annoys me. No, it’s not a team-killer, and no, it’s…Read More

Mike Sweeney

I like the idea of Mike Sweeney making this team. The consensus seems to be that he’s redundant…Read More