On the Beat: Sleepless in Seattle? by John Perrotto

6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog found this 5/14/2008 on www.baseballprospectus.com [flag]

Expectations entering the season were high in Seattle, but with the worst record in baseball, Felix and Company have yet to make a move for the AL West crown. [link]

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Pickoff Moves, Lunchtime Edition
Published 5/14/2008 by Rob (noreply@blogger.com) at 6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog
... Kendrick. But you knew that, right? Yes, Daddy, But Why Are The Mariners So Bad? So many reasons not listed here: Ichiro doesn't hit with enough power for a .281 average to be acceptable. Richie Sexson continues to disappoint, with a weak .202/.294/.420 line despite seven homers. The rotation is the fourth worst in the AL; it's Felix Hernandez, Eric Bedard, and below-average after that. But don't take my word for it... take John Perrotto's: If the Mariners are going to win a lot of games, they had better ...

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