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Jim Riggleman Has Superhero-Level Powers Of Self-Deception

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:50:00 +1900

And Jesse Baumgartner of MLB.com must be his sidekick. Take a look at these mind-bendingly denial-ridden snippets from a piece Baumgartner wrote about Seattle's abysmal DH situation: Different approach at DH SEATTLE -- Most American League teams use the designated hitter position to stick a little more pop in their lineup. David Ortiz of the visiting Boston Red Sox would be a prime example. ...

ShysterBall found this 21 hours ago on www.firejoemorgan.com [link]

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2009 Position Players

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:58:00 +1900

One of the first tasks the new GM will have to do when taking over is do a real analysis of what he can expect going forward from the players already here. Since I’m a helpful kind of guy, I figured I’d just do it for him, using win values ( as explained here ) to gauge the true talent levels of each player on the roster and their relative value to the club. Also included is a ...

SeaTown Sports found this 3 hours ago on ussmariner.com [link]

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Ibanez Rumors

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:58:00 +1900

From Baseball Prospectus : The Mariners have been in a holding pattern since throwing Richie Sexson overboard, making many wonder why they can’t get some deal done. With Erik Bedard sidelined by shoulder problems, the next most desirable player they have is Raul Ibanez . Several teams have inquired about his services, but all have been told that either Jose Vidro needs to be ...

SeaTown Sports found this 3 hours ago on www.bleedingblueandteal.com [link]

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The '95 Seattle Mariners

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:12:16 +1900

A depressed Seattle Mariner fan looks at the most significant season in the franchise's history, 1995.

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Stuck In The Emerald City

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:32:39 +1900

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of watching the Tribe take 2 out of 3 from the Mariners, and two things jumped out at me. The Mariners are ridiculously bad, and Ichiro is ridiculously good. I never watch any M's games, so I never realized how amazing Ichiro is. Like your average dude that doesn't live on the left coast, I knew he was damn good, but it was an eye-opener seeing him play....

Erie's Scribe posted 32 hours ago from www.legendofcecilioguante.com [link]

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War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, and Ignorance is Strength

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:43:22 +1900

Mariners' manager Jim Riggleman , on his DH, Jose Vidro: Most American League teams use the designated hitter position to stick a little more pop in their lineup. David Ortiz of the visiting Boston Red Sox would be a prime example. But that's not the way the Seattle Mariners approach that part of their team. "I'm just kind of using it just to try to have some contact in that spot, and maybe ...

Projo Sox Blog found this 20 hours ago on shysterball.blogspot.com [link]

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MLB.com takes different approach to covering team

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:50:00 +1900

Okay, okay, if I put this in a post, will everyone stop trying to hijack threads and emailing us? “ Different approach at DH ” The money quote: “I’m astonished to tell you the truth when I look up and I see Vidro’s average is what it is, because I feel like every time he goes up there I’m very confident that he’s going to give us a good ...

ShysterBall found this 21 hours ago on ussmariner.com [link]

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Yankee tidbits, before you watch "CSI: NY" and hit the sack

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:41:09 +1900

1. The Yankees player most in demand by other teams might just be Austin Jackson. Look at his numbers. He's developing nicely. He's going nowhere but up the Yankees' organizational chain. 2. The Yankees have signed their seventh-round draft...

Pending Pinstripes found this 26 hours ago on blogs.trb.com [link]

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Mariners Notebook: Faces may change

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:50:00 +1900

The question as the Mariners packed up after Wednesday's game against the Red Sox in preparation for a flight to Toronto: What would the club look like the next time it assembled at Safeco Field?

ShysterBall found this 21 hours ago on seattlepi.nwsource.com [link]

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Mariners are big-timing their own fans

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:38:00 +1900

Fig Jam For the Seattle Mariners it’s a lost season. Everyone knows it. They have the worst record in baseball and are last in a variety of offensive statistical categories. They don’t hit and they don’t score runs. So now the focus must be on the future. Evaluating which players should remain on the roster for next season and which players should be moving on. After ...

Assist by The Mitten found this 13 hours ago on hotdogandfriends.com [link]

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Different approach at DH | Mariners.com: News

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:51:00 +1900

SEATTLE -- Most American League teams use the designated hitter position to stick a little more pop in their lineup. David Ortiz of the visiting Boston Red Sox would be a prime example. But that's not the way the Seattle Mariners approach that part of their team. "I'm just kind of using it just to try to have some contact in that spot, and maybe be able to move some runners and hit and run ...

FIRE JOE MORGAN found this 34 hours ago on seattle.mariners.mlb.com [link]

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Masterson Gets Out Of Jam -

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:00:50 +1900

SEATTLE — - When the Red Sox recalled Justin Masterson last weekend and put him in the bullpen, manager Terry Francona promised not to put too much pressure on the rookie his first time out. "In fairness to him, I'm trying to not put a kid in a situation where he's got the bases loaded and two outs and [say], 'Here kid, first time, go get 'em,'" Francona said Sunday. Close enough. The ...

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Dice-K, Drew combine to sink Ms

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:03:00 +1900

Sox 4, Mariners 2 WP: Matsuzaka (11-1) LP: Dickey (2-5) SV: Papelbon (30) HRs: BOS- Drew (18); SEA- None Summary: Daisule Matsuzaka won his 11th game with another solid start, and J.D. Drew got the offense going early with a first inning home run as Boston crept back to within a 1/2 game of first place, thanks to another Rays loss. #1 Stunner: Matsuzaka 7.1IP, 5H, 2ER, 3BB, 6K, 99P ...

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Tribe Takes Another Series

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:04:05 +1900

Though it didn’t start off as planned, the Tribe managed to pull things together and take another series. While the Seattle Mariners are not exactly the Tampa Bay Rays (at least pre-losing streak), I’m willing to take a win whenever I can...

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“Ha Ha!”- Nelson, From the Simpsons

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:33:17 +1900

Former Indian, Brewer and Mariner Richie Sexson looks like he has found a new job. In New York. Sexson is on the verge of signing with the Yankees. He will be used primarily against left-handers. Good move Yankees. Quality. The rest of the league applauds your decision. I’m sure Richie will do just fine in the pressure...

rickg15 posted 7 days ago from www.waitingfornextyear.com [link]

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Sox slink into Seattle, rested and desperate

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:03:00 +1900

Red Sox (57-43) at Mariners (38-60) 3 game series at Safeco Field Game 1 Monday 10:10ET Lester (7-3, 3.38) vs. Washburn (4-8, 4.83) Game 2 Tuesday 10:10ET Matsuzaka (10-1, 2.65) vs. Dickey (2-4, 3.73) Game 3 Wednesday 4:40ET Buchholz (2-5, 5.88) vs. Hernandez (7-6, 2.95) Season Series: Tied, 3-3 Key Mariners: -RF Ichiro .304, 65R, 23RBI, 34SB, .363OBP trade rumours and sub ...

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Lester dominates in Seattle; Ramirez lectured by traffic cop

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:00:45 +1900

The Boston fans in the crowd here, and there were thousands of them at Safeco Field tonight, erupt as Jonathan Papelbon and company jog back to the dugout after ending a wild eighth inning. Seattle loaded the bases with one out off Jon Lester, but Papelbon came in and got a double-play grounder from Raul Ibanez to end Seattle's last real chance. Boston wins it 4-0 as Lester scatters ...

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Notebook | Seattle Mariners declare nut-free sections at Safeco

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:00:50 +1900

The Seattle Mariners are declaring peanut-free zones for two games at Safeco Field — one against the Minnesota Twins and the other against the Texas Rangers.

SOX & Dawgs found this 22 hours ago on seattletimes.nwsource.com [link]

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Red Sox Need A Little Extra To Sweep Mariners

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:24:00 +1900

Mike Lowell’s 2-run single in the top of the 12 gave the Red Sox a 2-run lead and they added another run before holding off the Seattle Mariners 6-3 in front 43,321 at Safeco Field to give themselves a 3-game sweep. The win also keeps them a ½ game behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East.

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Refuse to Lose, The 1995 Seattle Mariners

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:42:13 +1900

The story of the most magical baseball season in the city of Seattle, the year 1995.

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