Seattle Mariners Unveil 2015 Commercials

“Where Does It Go?”

Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of the Mariners to watch last season was the archery inspired celebration by M’s closer Fernando Rodney after each save. Obviously, anytime a club is celebrating a victory it is fun to watch, but there was something different about this. Prior to the involvement of Logan Morrison, however, something was missing. The faces LoMo would make whilst searching the sky for the mystical arrow still bring a smile to my face.

This commercial is perfect in my opinion, and this spot may well be destined for the hall of fame one day. It is nice to see the newest Mariner, Nelson Cruz make his small screen debut. His skepticism of the legitimacy of the arrow is something I can relate to.

The laugh for me is when LoMo confidently says while nodding his head slightly to Cruz, “No bro, it’s real.” If Morrison does not believe in the magical arrows, he did an awfully good job of fooling us last season.

Maybe Rodney’s arrows are like the magic bell in the movie, The Polar Express. Perhaps, you have to allow yourself to truly believe in an illogical thing to see it.

If that is the case, I want the world to know: I believe Rodney, I believe!

Next: Bat Control

“Bat Control”

For the first time since Lou Piniella departed the Emerald City, the M’s have a skipper with personality. Just like Lou, you do not want to get on the wrong side of Lloyd McClendon. I can remember more than a few occasions last season where an umpire felt the wrath of Lloyd. However, just like in the mid 90’s, the bond the between the players and their boss is obvious.

Robinson Cano is the star of this commercial, and rightfully so. He did a marvelous job of spraying the ball all over the diamond in 2014. Robby can hit the ball with sniper like accuracy. In a season where shifts were applied to nearly every dominant hitter in baseball, it is interesting to note that the opposition plays Cano without a shift.

It seems almost devilish that Lloyd would request to rain down baseballs on someone trying to put a flyer on his car. Although, I would not mind employing a weapon like Cano to club some balls in the direction of Mariners’ haters on twitter!

Next: Hawt Corner

“Hawt Corner” 

The song is slightly repetitive, but it is undeniably catchy. It is not on the level of Call Me Maybe, but it is close. Unfortunately, I am liable to get a song stuck in my head and hum it at inappropriate times. I apologize in advance to my family for singing Hawt Corner for the rest of week.

Let’s just admit it, this commercial is a little strange. However, seeing Charlie Furbush and Tom Wilhelmsen rock out with 80’s wigs and sunglasses is worth watching. I also can’t help but laugh when Seags is on the bench and says, “Please don’t do that.”

Seager won his first gold glove in 2014, and if anyone is deserving of having a song about their prowess defending third base, it is Seags. He is the best defender at the “Hawt Corner” for the Mariners since Adrian Beltre, and he has a chance to one day surpass him.

Quick side note: is it not a bit ironic that the theme song for Kyle Seager is sung by a hair band rip off from the 80’s? You know, because Seager is…folically challenged. Don’t get me wrong, I love Seags, but he’s bald as a billiard ball.

Next: Intensely Intense

“Intensely Intense”

It was only a matter of time until King Felix made his appearance in the Mariners’ new set of commercials. The wait was definitely worth it! Hernandez’s trademark intensity is almost as well known as his ability to pitch.

For me, the laugh comes from the picture with the mime in the park. I’m not sure why I find it humorous, but I do. The mime being involved seems just random enough to be funny.

Let’s be honest, the idea of Mike Zunino leading a group selfie on the field is slightly disconcerting. However, at least it shows he is close to his pitchers.

Felix’s personality catches many people off guard. People see the tilted cap and baggy uniform, and assume that he is arrogant. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hernandez is confident in himself and his teammates, and he plays the game with enthusiasm. This commercial is yet another example of his ability to laugh at himself.

Hopefully, there will be plenty of opportunities to see King Felix get fired up about a great pitch or play in 2015.

Next: Vote/Blooper Reel

It is well worth the extra few minutes to watch the blooper reel from the Mariners’ commercials. I especially like the flyer guy getting hit by a ball in the unmentionables, and listening to Rodney describe where his arrow went. Also, Wilhelmsen and Furbush do nothing to dispel the reputation relief pitchers have of being “different.”

Make sure you cast your vote for your favorite new Mariners’ commercial. Also, check back later in the day for a special #TBT article discussing some of our favorite M’s ads of all time!

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