Aaron Chantler

Joined: Jan 14, 2019

I've been a Mariners fan since I can remember. During college I focused on sports journalism and broadcasting and got to spend some time after college working in that industry. I then decided I could impact more people by becoming a teacher and coach. While I've been a teacher and a coach I've always missed writing, so I'm excited to contribute to Sodo Mojo. I'm teaching my two sons how to be Mariners fans and my wife and I had our first date at a Mariners game (our dog is even named Ackley, my favorite Mariner at the time we got him...too bad that didn't work out).

PEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 24: Starting pitcher Marco Gonzales #7 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the frist inning of the MLB spring training game at Peoria Stadium on February 24, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Projecting the Pitchers: 15 arms that could start the season with Mariners

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27: Jake Fraley #8 of the Seattle Mariners bats against the Chicago White Sox on February 27, 2020 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale Arizona. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Observations from my Mariners Weekend in the Desert

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 11: Kyle Lewis #30 of the Seattle Mariners watches his three run home run against the Cincinnati Reds to give the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning during their game at T-Mobile Park on September 11, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners “My Guy” Series: Kyle Lewis

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 06: Pitcher Taijuan Walker #99 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 6, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Maxx Wolfson/Getty Images)

Another one gone. Time for Mariners to call Taijuan?

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Kyle Lewis #30 of the Seattle Mariners celebrtes a two run home run in the first inning during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole park at Camden Yards on September 20, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Projecting the Mariners Opening Day Lineup

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 28: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox tosses the ball to a teammate after making a catch on the fly out by Gordon Beckham #29 of the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning of a game at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 28, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)

Should the Mariners follow the White Sox plan?

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 1: Michael Pineda #35 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Comerica Park on September 1, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Could the Mariners turn to their past to boost the rotation?

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 31: Ryan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies follows the flight of a second inning solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field on August 31, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Do the Mariners match up with the Rockies in trade talks?

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 14: A fan waves "K" signs as Felix Hernandez #34 of the Seattle Mariners walks off the field after pitching in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on September 14, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

All Hail The King: A Farewell to Mariners Pitcher Felix Hernandez

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 15: J.P. Crawford #3 and Dee Gordon #9 of the Seattle Mariners celebrate a 7-2 win over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Predicting the Mariners Opening Day Infield

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 16: Mallex Smith #0 of the Seattle Mariners dives for this ball that goes for a double off the bat of Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the six inning at Ring Central Coliseum on July 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

What will the Mariners outfield look like on Opening Day 2020?

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 06: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Minute Maid Park on July 06, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Mariners Potential Free Agent Fit: Gerrit Cole

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 04: Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on May 04, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners Trade a Day: Edwin Encarnacion to the Brewers

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 18: Reliever Daniel Vogelbach #20 of the Seattle Mariners, who is position player delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park on May 18, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Twins won 18-4. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Three Good Things About the Mariners Dreadful First Few Months

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 05: Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run homer during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on May 05, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Potential Fit for Edwin Encarnacion: Houston Astros

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 30: Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Seattle Mariners rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off of relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler #20 of the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning of a game at T-Mobile Park on April 30, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Cubs won 6-5. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners Musings for the Month of May