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The Value of Young Talent

There’s been a lot of talk around the Mariner’s blogosphere the last few days regarding rebuilding plans, young talent, etc. I’ve already added to that noise a couple of days ago, so…Read More

Compare and Decide: Revealed

Result: The more successful player was Player Y. Who managed a meager slash line of .241/.295/.383 in their first 500+ plate appearances with the Mariners. But shortly after being granted free-agency he…Read More

Don’t Cry Over Spilt Milk (A Reminder About Brandon Morrow)

The Mariners, as you well know, recently dealt young fireballer Brandon Morrow to the Blue Jays for a reliever and Wladimir Balentien lookalike. This move has been questioned by everyone from bloggers…Read More

My Thoughts on the Morrow Trade

WORTH NOTING: All of this is assuming that the trade, as it currently is being reported, is completely accurate. If there’s a missing piece that we don’t know about yet, my opinion on it is…Read More

Morrow to the Jays?

Word from Ken Rosenthal is that Brandon Morrow has been traded to the Blue Jays for RHP Brandon League and an unknown prospect. League is a good late innings guy, so he should be nice to have, but there’s…Read More