tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37155587823080096722011-11-27T16:37:57.967-08:00A Seattle Mariners BlogBBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.comBlogger941100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-84718247093568260322010-06-29T20:33:00.000-07:002010-06-29T20:33:42.844-07:00

Maybe his last start :( Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees - Recap - June 29, 2010 - ESPN

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-28109514186101612852010-06-27T21:05:00.000-07:002010-06-27T21:05:29.615-07:00

I Don’t Get It | U.S.S. MarinerI do get it Dave, The Mariners added a bat that they needed. The Mariners Slugging this year is near .200, Kotchman has been horrible and Branyan might hit another 15 homers this season or more for the Mariners. The Mariners can still turn this around. I know that 1995 is a once in a decade thing (see 95 Mariners and 2007 Rockies) but maybe it could happen. Then

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-4769493658260075722010-06-24T15:06:00.000-07:002010-06-24T15:06:08.079-07:00

2011 Mariners 1. Felix Hernadez 2. Cliff Lee 3. Eric Bedard That would kill! The best thing for the Mariners to do now is to keep Lee. We could get two draft picks if we can't get a good offer. I would love Lee to stay in a Mariner uniform and try to sign him in the off season. He is a great pitcher. Last nights game was amazing. He was 0-2 on 19 batters...19 BATTERS! Lee is a bone-fide #1

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-4551480374809071322010-06-23T14:49:00.000-07:002010-06-23T14:49:19.482-07:00

Geoff Baker is an idiot. His blog is worthless and I wish he was covering another team...seriously. The Mariners need to keep Lee, and resign him. He is worth 18-20 million over 5 years. If Jackie Z signs him, he will be a hero. Mariners Blog | Mariners finally riding a hot streak, but yes, still too late to keep Cliff Lee here | Seattle Times Newspaper

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-19777988398859974672010-06-22T22:46:00.000-07:002010-06-22T22:46:06.495-07:00

Mariners Pitching staff is on fire! Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners - Box Score - June 22, 2010 - ESPN

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-24300212084452441692010-06-22T08:38:00.000-07:002010-06-22T08:38:51.569-07:00

This is pretty old news, but 11.1.8 is out. I actually expect a new patch to be out soon :) OOTP 11 Patch Version 11.1.8 Released! - OOTP Developments Forums

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-80125683097956135452010-06-22T08:23:00.000-07:002010-06-22T08:39:23.901-07:00

Crazy, Carlos Silva now throws in a lesser league. He won his first 8 starts before loosing his last two. The cubs have been fantastic on days when Silva pitches...it is just ironic that we trade him away and he thrives. Silva was a cancer in the club house and was reported in 2008 as to wanting to beat up Ichiro because of his selfish play. I disliked Silva more than dislike Jose Vidro. I

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-14506160559580275692010-06-21T23:00:00.000-07:002010-06-21T23:01:18.158-07:00

Yes, 121 batters have hit more homers than our top two home run hitters (Milton Bradley and Mike Sweeney) sad, sad, sad :( http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/batting/_/sort/homeRuns/count/121/qualified/false

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-28241616157201858942010-06-21T22:56:00.000-07:002010-06-21T22:56:49.511-07:00

Well, I am back :) and this time for good. The Mariners are 13 games under .500. Ichiro is having one of his typical top 5 career seasons. Cliff Lee and Felix have proved to be a 1-2 punch. Bradley had a meltdown... Griffey retired.. Snell was demoted to AAA after clearing waivers. Did I miss anything? Oh yeah, the Mariners still can't score runs. They are now 28 out of 30 teams in Runs Scored.

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-2806554797451521482010-03-01T15:47:00.000-08:002010-03-01T15:48:45.568-08:00

I had a long car ride home from the Puyallup area and I had enough time to listen to 950 KJR. I was listening to Ian Furness's show (the 1-3pm) show and he had several Mariners on. Right before I was getting home he had Doug Fister on. Fister talked a lot about how he is learning and how positive this ball club is. He also talked very highly of Cliff Lee and Ken Griffey. I am not sure if this

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-73585086794131491162010-02-27T19:22:00.000-08:002010-02-27T19:22:48.936-08:00

I found this article very interesting. First thing thou, the organization scored a major victory with the best pure hitter in the draft in Ackley. He should move quickly in the system and could even be in the Majors by the end of the season, depending on the club’s needs. The outfielder had a nice debut in the Arizona Fall League where he hit .315/.412/.425. If we’re looking for negatives, he

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-86065228093449186352010-02-27T17:32:00.000-08:002010-02-27T17:42:08.293-08:00

The Mariners have signed 27 year old Tom Milhelmsen to a minor league contract. Milhelmsen has been out of baseball since 2005. He made a brief comeback last season with the Independent Golden League Tucson Toros. Milhelmsen used to be concidered one of the Brewers top Pitching Prospects in 2003. He has had drug abuse problems in the past and will probably start in Class A and stay in Extended

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-90108381985770680072010-02-22T22:27:00.000-08:002010-02-27T17:41:36.915-08:00

These are the confirmed features for Baseball Mogul 2011. For me I am not too excited until I see a Demo. If the Free Agent Bidding is what I think it will look like, then I will buy it in a heart beat! NEW 2010 Rosters and Ratings UPDATED Statistical Database All team and players stats from 1871 through 2009 Includes the complete 2010 MLB Season Schedule IMPROVED Historical Simulation Engine

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-40773101502080438002010-02-22T22:21:00.000-08:002010-02-27T17:41:36.916-08:00

Baseball Mogul 2k11 to be released March 21st??!!!

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-79314914446437242102010-02-19T17:39:00.000-08:002010-02-27T17:40:22.876-08:00

OOTP 11 is now available for a low of $24.99 Spring Training is just around the corner, and what would a new baseball season be without a new iteration of the best baseball management simulation on the market? Out of the Park Baseball 11 will be released in April 2010, and is now available for preorder!! Better still, this year, we're offering an extra-special discount! From now through the

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-52457488276976082932009-12-10T21:32:00.000-08:002010-02-19T17:43:28.605-08:00

This is semi-old news but on November 19th, Out of the Park Developments announced that patch 5 has been released. I haven't downloaded it yet and there isn't a list up yet about what was fixed... http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/board/ootp-10-general-discussions/190706-updated-out-park-baseball-patch-4-version-10-4-36-available.html

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-67678394161505892162009-12-10T21:26:00.001-08:002009-12-10T21:26:56.320-08:00

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-46712702440978361322009-12-10T15:30:00.001-08:002009-12-10T15:30:49.503-08:00

What to do with Jose Lopez.- Trade Him Jose Lopez is part of the Bill Bavasi era of the Mariners. Lopez has talent but he isn't in the top half of the 2nd basemans in the AL.  Jose Lopez is a player that is hard to judge. Out of all the 2nd Basemen in the AL Lopez was 11 out of 12 in Batting Average, 12 out of 12 in On Base Percentage. Lopez has talent thou, and if he could just walk a little

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-69236331744882069422009-08-31T09:53:00.000-07:002009-08-31T09:56:45.735-07:00

As many of you know, I have been playing OOTP pretty much exclusively since June of 2008 (when OOTP9 came out) . I played a little with Baseball Mogul 2010 for two weeks while I waited for OOTPX. I am not sure why but I am playing BM10 only now. Every time I play OOTP I get this feeling of it being too much work. I get the exact opposite when I play BM. I feel the game has a ways to go in terms

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-8238991301353552322009-07-17T19:11:00.001-07:002009-07-17T19:21:51.705-07:00

King Felix Hernandez has pitched 8 Strong innings for his 10th Victory of the year. He has gone seven or more innings in his past eight starts, the longest active streak in the majors. Over his last 10 starts, he is 6-0 with a 1.30 earned-run-average.Having Hernandez on the team is very similar to how the Mariners used to be with the Big Unit. If your team is in a slump, you just need to bring

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-34157875795223328582009-07-17T19:08:00.000-07:002009-07-17T19:10:28.933-07:00

From Jeff Evans of the Mariners' PR staff: If you thought it was rare for the Mariners to get one hit, and one hit only, in all nine innings, you are right. According to Elias Sports Bureau, it has happened only five times since divisional play started in 1969. The last team to do so was the Indians on Sept. 3, 2007 in a 5-0 win at Minnesota. There have been four additional instances when the

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-73679875803688672112009-07-16T13:22:00.000-07:002009-07-16T13:24:24.028-07:00

The trip was full of fun. I haven't had internet access since Saturday, my phone crapped out on me because of the humidy, and soo, I have no idea what has happened in Seattle Sports scene in about a week or any sports scene since I have been away.... I will be spending this weekend reading up :)

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-90835670937163726442009-07-11T08:33:00.000-07:002009-07-11T08:36:17.410-07:00

Great way to name yourself kid. McOwens a farmhand of the Seattle Mariners 45 game hitting streak ended last night. READ

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-84551592602420648882009-07-11T08:31:00.000-07:002009-07-11T08:32:48.463-07:00

Manny can't even hold Mantles jockstrap!http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290710108

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-59235425566480072082009-07-11T08:27:00.000-07:002009-07-11T08:31:08.804-07:00

Note: I believe you need to have the ESPN Insider to read.I hope that Betancourt turns it around and at the same time, I hope Dayton Moore will still have a job by next season. Many of his moves have been horrible. In reality, what can you really do with the Royals. Nobody wants to play for them. Betancourt does nothing well on a baseball field. He can't hit and has lost bat speed since reaching

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-24186371266222948342009-07-11T08:19:00.001-07:002009-07-11T08:19:34.612-07:00

I will be headed to Orlando on business the next few days. I will be back on the 16th of July.

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-23225682835665737542009-07-11T08:13:00.001-07:002009-07-11T08:18:02.212-07:00

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/mariners/2009451475_mari11.htmlBrandon Morrow the relief-starter-relief-starter pitcher for the Mariners hasn't hit his stride yet. There is something that upsets me, Mariner Fans still commenting and saying that the Mariners Management (Bavasi - Hargrove years) mismanaged Morrow. We all know that, why are people still jumping all over this when we have a new

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-66160480847778407532009-07-10T14:21:00.000-07:002009-07-10T14:24:43.735-07:00

http://uponfurtherreview.kansascity.com/?q=node/1226Well, Betancourt is 27, which means he is entering his offensive peak and should already be at his defensive peak. And, according to my system, he is the second-worst player in baseball this season....he knows the strike zone about as well as I know hieroglyphics....

BBnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-55353003288008818322009-07-10T12:26:00.000-07:002009-07-10T14:19:46.756-07:00

Update: 2:19 It is official! Betancourt is a Royal! Update: It is now on the Seattle Times Webpagehttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/marinersblog/2009449185_yuniesky_betancourt_traded_to.htmlIt Appears it is true. Betancourt the master of mental lapses is on his way to the Royals. The Royals who allready have there team of Ex- Mariners Gil Meche, Willie Bloomquist, Jose Guillen and Miguel

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-3246829004897505412009-07-10T12:20:00.000-07:002009-07-10T12:23:59.094-07:00

OOTP X is now on sale for the pre-order price of $29.99 in US if you live in the US or 29.99 Euro outside of the US.This is the best game in the Baseball Gaming Genre.Check it out!

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-88840846491004292662008-08-13T07:09:00.000-07:002008-08-13T07:20:40.044-07:00

Please check out thebbreport.com for anything related to this blog. Yes, we have launched our own website to try to take advantage of all the options out there....

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-37593727293918711222008-08-10T08:15:00.000-07:002008-08-10T08:18:14.691-07:00

When Curt Schilling toasted "To the greatest Red Sox team ever!" Most people were agreeing with him at the moment because of what they had just accomplished.  Now, I'm going to have a sort of tournament for who the greatest Red Sox team ever is, helped by whatifsports.com.  All world Champion teams will automatically get in, and other teams will be decided by me or can be nominated by someone

Charlie Lumarsanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-9619826992077714232008-08-09T05:24:00.001-07:002008-08-09T05:27:22.584-07:00

In 1995 the Seattle Mariners started this campain to "refuse to lose", In 2008 the Cinncinatti Reds started there campain a little differently, they are trying to lose. They have hired Bill Bavasi to as a special assistant. I am not sure what they are thinking but Bavasi is probably the worst baseball mind the Northwest has ever seen. Expect the Reds to have a few more losing seasons and expect

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-35261640976436370452008-08-08T05:54:00.001-07:002008-08-08T06:04:02.040-07:00

Raul Ibanez hit a game winning home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to beat the Rays 2-1! It is funny that the day earlier Tampa did the same thing and beat the Indians after scoring 6 runs in the bottom of the 9th. Talk about a melt down. Ibanez is heating up, In the last 7 days Ibanez is hitting .448/.443/.759, now baseball is weird and I will dig into why Ibanez's OBP is lower than his

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-73334862940900107432008-08-07T05:42:00.000-07:002008-08-07T05:44:11.550-07:00

Due to the popularity of this blog, I am in the procress of creating my own theme or using somebody elses them (template). We will have our own domain. Stay tuned for more news, for the next couple of weeks you can find all your BBreport news here :)- BB

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-2664542919676624952008-08-05T23:05:00.001-07:002008-08-05T23:05:47.142-07:00

Jim Street beat writer... http://wap.mlb.com/news/recap.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3259911&c_id=seaSent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-7512265367460705912008-08-05T17:28:00.000-07:002008-08-10T14:06:32.590-07:00

Welcome back to your weekly dose of all things Yankee.It was not a good week for the Yankees. They end the week at 3 wins and 4 losses. So what's right, what's wrong and what needs to happen next. Let's take a spin and find out.Grading The New Additions:Xavier Nady - In the nine games since he started Nady has a .400 BA with 12 hits and 4 HR's. Grade - A. Richie Sexson - In 15 games Sexson

RDAnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-13584340284328212252008-08-05T16:16:00.000-07:002008-08-05T16:18:13.248-07:00

http://thegamedesigner.blogspot.com/2008/07/varitek-isnt-weak-link.htmlI still say Varitek isn't helping his team at all. I think the Red Sox would be better off by having somebody else catch... he just isn't hitting the ball anymore :(

BBnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-65957157784098455042008-08-05T15:52:00.000-07:002008-08-05T16:14:10.522-07:00

I had to work early, and last I saw the game was 6-0 and Batista was out by the 4th inning....I thought it was going to be another sad day. I turned off the TV and went to bed because I had to work at 5am. I didn't find out the Mariners won until 3pm the next day. (Being a Restaurant Manager, I have no time for internet, reading the paper or TV)What you are going to see below is the fan graph and

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-36780583955323609492008-08-05T15:43:00.000-07:002008-08-05T15:45:56.845-07:00

KJR AM 950 Seattle is reporting the Mariners have designated Jose Vidro for assignment. He has already passed waivers and they have tried to trade him.Also Brandon Morrow has been demoted to Triple A for his conversion to Starting. He has been brillant out of the pen this season. Filling in for Closer JJ Putz.Link coming soon.

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-37607979549858368032008-08-04T15:23:00.000-07:002008-08-04T15:52:36.814-07:00

Game 1: Miguel Batista vs Glen Perkins*Game 2: R.A. Dickey vs Scott BakerGame 3: Jarrod Washburn* vs Nick BlackburnThe twins have a lot of great young arms on the team. This team is surging 13 games over .500 and a chance to win the division. They currently have a half game lead over the White Sox in the central. The Twins are the surprise team this year and have a history of late season charge.

BBnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-48947402028144341912008-08-04T14:31:00.000-07:002008-08-04T14:36:26.001-07:00

Eric Bedard is throwing again in the outfield. On Saturday he told MLB.com and the Baltimore Sun he expects to throw in a couple of more games before the end of the season. Any progress with Bedard is good. Bedard is a type of pitcher when healthy can be a #1 on any team. His relationship with Seattle Media is very chilly. I guess any news is good news. LINK

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-7861961672629914102008-08-04T14:09:00.000-07:002008-08-04T14:12:56.928-07:00

I received an e-mail Newsletter from out of the park developments about 9.1.6 patch coming out. The exciting news on the newsletter was about the DEMO. If you haven't tried the DEMO yet, I suggest giving this a go. OOTP by far is one of the best simulation out there. LINK

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-91449798999340812762008-08-04T11:12:00.000-07:002008-08-04T12:00:51.405-07:00

So as usually there is a storm a brewing on the Sports Mogul forums. If you haven't noticed lately that forum has heated up and is one of the more active sports forums on the net. So user asianinvasion asked a very simple question ("Is Edgar Martinez a HOFer?")With me being a Homer or not, Edgar is a HOFer. He has a great line: .312/.418/.515. Edgar was never known for his Home Run power, but he

BBnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-33211212624692157332008-08-04T10:11:00.000-07:002008-08-04T10:17:05.239-07:00

Let me know what you think. I am ever continuing changing the blog to make it better. When it first started the blog was in blue and red, then I changed it to black before I launched it to the public. After a lot fo thought. White I think it the best color to make it an easier read.I also have played around with widgets from ESPN. They do not fit in the side bar so I put it at the very end. :(

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-59546716494689738852008-08-03T20:23:00.000-07:002008-08-04T10:17:24.812-07:00

Sorry for the Disappearance. I pulled a Seattle Mariner. I found this site a while ago, but remembered it when I saw it mentioned by ohms_law on the Sports Mogul forums. It is fangraphs.com. I will be adding this to each game recap. :)What this graph shows is the Win probablity of the Mariners after each game changing event...http://www.fangraphs.com/

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-85199283824687983172008-08-03T15:12:00.000-07:002008-08-03T15:46:01.768-07:00

That was the big question when the Manny trade rumors were floating around, and it is still now.  The Red Sox haven't won a world series in 90 years besides the two with Manny, so it is a very good question.  Looking at the last couple World Series winners, the Sox match up pretty good.  The last few all ahd at least one elite power hitter (Albert Pujols, Paul Konerko) but a good power hitter to

Charlie Lumarsanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-61496944080533858952008-08-02T16:44:00.000-07:002008-08-04T10:17:24.812-07:00

Very sorry I haven't been active on here. In the real world I am a restaurant manager and after the end of the month inventory it takes me a few days to recover. I am still busy at work and actually emailing from my phone this blog post. Your daily Mariner coverage will hopefully return Sunday. Stay tuned from the other bloggers on this fantastic blog! BBSent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-91990943691877745642008-07-31T15:57:00.000-07:002008-07-31T17:32:27.970-07:00

If Baseball Mogul Online dies, part of me dies with it. I used to be a commissioner for only two leagues but it was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. Baseball Mogul Online is an online server game that get to play against 30 other HUMAN Owners in dynasty mode. The leagues can go all the way into 2400 if simmed long enough. Some people have been happy with the service while

BBnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-59940797974239734012008-07-31T14:23:00.000-07:002008-07-31T15:35:00.348-07:00

I am not sure if I am surprised that the Mariners didn't trade Washburn or that they actually made one trade. The trade they made was minor while Gaby Hernandez might become a good #3 starter in the future, and the Mariners did not give up much. The Mariners didn't improve for 2010 the way they should. They have a lameduct interm Lee Pelekoudas who is either afraid to make any moves or has his

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-48863157273706299282008-07-31T13:59:00.000-07:002008-07-31T15:59:41.846-07:00

Manny Ramirez is off the the Dodgers in a 3-way deal that sends Bay to Boston.  If that wasn't bad enough, Theo sent Prospects Craig Hansen and Brandon Moss!  If you're not sure why I don't like this deal, then you're most likely not a Sox fan.  I was mad when they almost agreed to the Marlins deal, thanfully they didn't, but now I wish they had.  They wouldn't of had to give up another prospect.

Charlie Lumarsanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-78643854795032621592008-07-31T10:37:00.000-07:002008-07-31T10:39:44.242-07:00

Did this really happen? This move is a great move for the White Sox, With Jay Bruce playing center field now and doing well, Griffey became expendable. One surprising thing about this trade is that Griffey did not include the club option to be required to sign for next season. The Reds and Whitesox will split the amount to buy out the 2009 season (2million to each club). Griffey will probably

BBnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-20730280810085515872008-07-31T10:19:00.001-07:002008-07-31T10:35:00.539-07:00

Peter Gammons reports the Marlins have picked up Arthur Rhodes from the Mariners for Minor leaguer righty Gaby Hernandez. Rhodes has pitched well for the Mariners this year and at this point in his career is more of a situational lefty. He numbers with the Mariners are2.86 ERA in 22 innings this year after missing '07 due to Tommy John surgery. Not only do the Marlins get a serviceable lefty,

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-92040985448435499282008-07-30T22:20:00.000-07:002008-07-31T06:07:51.951-07:00

All I can really say is about time! Morrow has wasted very precious development time over the past two seasons in the Bullpen. Follow this link by Jim Street. UPDATE: I am actually starting to like Riggleman, but I am not liking how he manages his lineup with Vidro batting 4th and such...but having Morrow in the starting 5 is a brillant move.

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-63359187472627873282008-07-30T09:53:00.000-07:002008-07-30T09:58:25.915-07:00

Our most talked Mariner here since we started this blog might have some other suitors. It looks like Jarrod Washburn might be headed to the Rockies. I am not sure how his stuff will hold up in Colorado.11:17am: SI.com'sJon Heyman says the Ms are asking for quite a bit for Washburn - two of one NL team's top prospects, for example. Meanwhile, Buster Olney talked to one exec who speculated that

BBnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-60465196031477975062008-07-30T08:25:00.000-07:002008-07-30T09:59:15.706-07:00

They didn't before. Why would they? Sure, LA has won this season, but when it really counted, the Sox have beat them the last 2 years in October. But with LA's new weapon, one of the best hitters in the game, the Angels just got a little more scary. I kept a running journal of yesterday before the Red Sox game: 3:50 MT: mlbtraderumors.com reports Teixeira is off to LA for Casey Kotchman and

Charlie Lumarsanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-47391603516991631362008-07-30T07:19:00.000-07:002008-07-30T07:36:06.398-07:00

As many of you know, The Angels have just added a piece to their pie that makes them favorites to go to the World Series. Mark Teixeira was part of a 2 team, 3 player trade with the Angels and Braves. Going to the Braves is infielder Casey Kotchman and Minor leaguer pitcher Steve Marek. The trade deadline has been very quiet this year until yesterday when Teixeira trade. Teixeira is a gold glove

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-73405770469721600662008-07-29T10:01:00.000-07:002008-07-29T10:32:48.029-07:00

Player Profile's 2nd installment will cover another Mariner, 24 year old Jeff Clement. Jeff Clement was born August 21st, 1983 in Marshalltown, IA, and attended the University of Southern California. In 2005 the Mariners drafted him in the 1st round with the 3rd pick, with the hopes he could become a franchise catcher. Clement made his pro debut at low class A, and ended 2005 in A. He played 34

JTripnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-67726813619176170762008-07-29T09:43:00.001-07:002008-07-29T09:58:14.678-07:00

With the latest moves of the Yankees, Red Sox Nation is getting a little panicky. Most people are saying they need to make a move to acquire a reliever if they want to compete. This is true, but not as much as most think. The bullpen is pretty much the same as last year, but with more experience from RP leaders Papelbon and Delcarmen. But the main piece missing from last year is what has

Charlie Lumarsanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-10117541174483204382008-07-29T08:36:00.000-07:002008-07-29T09:28:35.584-07:00

George King is reporting that the Washburn trade is dead. Money is not the issue, it is talent. The Yankees do not want to give up too much, only a low level prospect.There are only two other days until the non-waiver deadline ends. I am surprised that Vidro, Ibanez and Washburn have not been traded. I am surprised that there are no takers on Miguel Batista. The Mariners might be better set if

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-11231478838026068992008-07-29T07:41:00.001-07:002008-07-29T08:19:03.568-07:00

Welcome back to the Yankees Report.In the last week the Yankees continued their post All-Star winning streak. They went 8-0 and both Oakland and Minnesota fell to the Yanks. Boston was next on the schedule and the Yankees only had to sweep the Boston series to move into a 1st place tie in the Wild Card race. The Bronx Bombers took the first two games and things looked great for a sweep but

RDAnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-42748380498603560142008-07-28T12:01:00.000-07:002008-07-28T12:04:20.318-07:00

Jarrod Washburn Rumors: MondayBy Tim Dierkes [July 28 at 12:05pm CST]12:05pm: Geoff Baker believes the Mariners have some leverage in this situation. He believes that if the Yankees are only offering salary relief, the Ms can afford to wait until August or the offseason.8:31am: Jarrod Washburn remains a Mariner, but Kat O'Brien of Newsday has the latest on trade talks with the Yankees.The Yankees

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-49867752905676730062008-07-28T08:45:00.000-07:002008-07-28T10:09:14.315-07:00

Over the past few days, Manny Ramirez had made quite a fuss in Boston.  Even though the media has made the situation look 10 times as worse than it actually is, The Red Sox are tired of Manny Ramirez.  But here's why Manny will never have a trade to approve, or a free agent offer to think about:1) The fans love Manny.  He sells lots of jerseys for them and other memorabilia.  2) No one wants to

Charlie Lumarsanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-89764060654268884122008-07-28T05:33:00.000-07:002008-07-28T05:42:07.275-07:00

I am wondering what is going to happen with this. The Mariners might be better off keeping Washburn and his crazy contract. He has pitched effectively. If I were Washburn thou, I would reject this deal unless the Yankees can offer an extension.FROM mlbtraderumors.com10:05pm: SI.com's Jon Heyman seems to be saying the Mariners are still asking for Melky Cabrera and Brett Gardner, though many think

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-76660181396308828152008-07-27T19:32:00.001-07:002008-07-28T05:31:19.617-07:00

Jarrod Washburn pitched 8 strong innings in a 5-1 game in Toronto. Washburn put a hault to the Mariners 7 game losing streak. Washburn who is reported to be on his way to New York, pitched in perhaps the last time he will wear a Mariner Uniform. Washburn has pitched brillant since May and has really upped his trade value. He has a sub 3.00 era in his last 10 starts! Ibanez went 3-4 with 2 doubles

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-32893144888782074472008-07-26T17:52:00.000-07:002008-07-26T18:07:14.906-07:00

After Ringleman started his rein on a positive by playing .500 baseball, the Mariners have now lost 7 games in a row. They are on the verge of getting swept by the Blue Jays. Alex Rios hit two home runs against the Mariners on Saturday. What has been really disappointing for the past 7 games is the Mariners haven't played terrible. They are just losing by a few runs or less. There pitching has

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-49430210252673917532008-07-24T22:28:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:40:05.444-07:00

The the Mariners are going Peanut free on August 5th vs the Twins and September 9th vs Rangers. What I don't understand is why they are doing this. Call be a douche or something but peanuts, sunflower seeds and crackerjacks are part of Baseball. The world has turned to PC and I am fucking tired of it. Seriously. Only sections 311 and 312 down the right field lines in Ichiro Land, which is

BBnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-40800745384910097582008-07-24T21:53:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.707-07:00

Wow, what an off day can do for you. Great weather in the Seattle area, with 80 degree tomorrow before game time. Thou the game will be in Toronto. The Mariners are going against another team that has underachieved. Toronto who earlier this year fired Manager John Gibbons has their former World Champion Manager back at the helm. Cito Gaston who is infamous for never using a bench or knowing how

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-38851468622172418032008-07-24T14:17:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:10:21.826-07:00

For my 2nd post as a BB Report writer, I'll be giving my insight on some events in baseball history that would of made the world of the Majors very different had it gone a different way...What if... During the 1932 World Series no one had shot that video of the Babe supposedly calling his shot?  Would he be as highly regarded?  Most likely, since he broke the previous record for homeruns by over

Charlie Lumarsanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-61266226681199725302008-07-23T21:36:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:12:19.655-07:00

Sorry it has been quiet here today. I had to go back to work. :( Anyway, over at the Sports Mogul forum. This rumor about Washburn and possibly Jose Vidro getting traded to the Yankees. Washburn who has been a stud since "May 25th with a 3.03 in 62.3 innings. "Vidro has been everything but a stud, and the Mariners would be terrible lucky if they can unload both of them. I really think that

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-61729292862190658272008-07-22T17:25:00.001-07:002008-07-22T21:06:02.784-07:00

Notes: 6 foot 11 Jon Rauch , the Nationals closer this year do to a shoulder injury to Chad Cordero, has been traded to the Diamondbacks for speedy 23-year old infielder Emilio Bonifacio. This deal is definately in favor of Arizona, as Emilio is only average at best, while Rauch has put up outstanding numbers. So far this year he is 4-2 with 17 saves and a 2.98 ERA, with a strikeout-to-walk ratio

JTripnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-8562410395106279262008-07-22T14:48:00.000-07:002008-07-22T19:11:33.028-07:00

With the Mariners duking it out with the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres for the worst record in the MLB (the Padres currently lead with a dismal 38-62 record, a half game worse than both the Mariners and Nationals who are tied with an equally dismal 38-61 record), all eyes turn towards who gets the #1 overall pick in next year's Amateur Draft. No matter who gets the prestigious-or not

Coach Owensnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-71191575259206564602008-07-22T14:42:00.000-07:002008-07-22T17:18:31.590-07:00

This season, just like every other season, many names are being tossed out by fans, writers and broadcasters as possible tradees for Major League Baseball's Trade Deadline.  I'm here to offer my opinion on where many of these players will go. if anywhere:Mark Teixeira: He'll be staying.  The Braves are still in this,  Only 6 games back, the NL East is there for the taking and they'll need their

Charlie Lumarsanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-69087384186429744632008-07-22T12:09:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.708-07:00

Take a look at this article. Betancourt needs to learn to not swing at pitches outside the strike zone. He isn't Vlad. Link

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-31588960824445794892008-07-22T08:24:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.709-07:00

From MLBSEA: RHP R.A. Dickey (2-4, 3.73 ERA)Dickey, a knuckle ball specialist, is working on a seven-inning scoreless streak and has strung together four quality starts. Claimed from the Twins' Minor League system for $50,000, Dickey looks to be a steal of an acquisition. He might not look flashy with his mid-70s pitches, but he gets the job done.BOS: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (10-1, 2.65 ERA)

BBnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-35274056739667594092008-07-22T08:04:00.000-07:002008-07-22T08:42:53.310-07:00

The All-Star game was very good to the Yankees.Since the end of the game the Yankees are on a 4 game winning streak. They have outscored opponents 25-9. These victories have helped them to move closer to the top of the standings especially in the race for the Wild Card.They recently passed Oakland and are now chasing down the Twins.So at the midway point how do the Yankees look?Starting Pitching

RDAnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-29381903525078154132008-07-22T08:03:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.710-07:00

So the Marines are on pace to lose 100 games. Looking at last nights game, I was somewhat impressed with Jon Lester. He pitched 7/ 1/3 innings, in the 8th inning he loaded the bases. Jonathan Papelbon pitched two pitches to Raul Ibanez, on the 2nd pitch. Raul of course hit into a double play. (clutchsuckfest). The good news is that Jarrod Washburn pitched like a good #4 starter. I know that teams

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-50087986413063429912008-07-21T19:04:00.001-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.711-07:00

From ESPN CHICAGO -- Jerome Holtzman, a longtime baseball writer who made the Hall of Fame, created the saves rule and later became Major League Baseball's official historian, has died. He was 82.Holtzman died Saturday in Evanston."As a baseball writer, columnist and historian for more than 50 years, Jerome Holtzman was a beloved figure and made an incredible impact on the game," Commissioner Bud

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-27865767908500111712008-07-21T16:21:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.712-07:00

I have updated the layout of the blog. I added contributors as well as adding Mariner news at the very bottom.I also wanted to thank you to JTrip and Charlie for joining this great blog. Hopefully we can get a few more authors to make this one of the most active and fun Blogs out there. I know we will get readers, and we be one of the elite Blogs in the Seattle Sports Scene.

BBnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-52397804880283212612008-07-21T15:57:00.000-07:002008-07-21T19:00:29.060-07:00

Every week or so I will do a player profile of an active player, just to sort of give a scouting report and a view on the players career. For my first report, I will profile one of Seattle's most hated, Jose Vidro, to see how he has performed . So, here it is:Jose Vidro was born in 1974 on August 27th in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Drafted in 1992 by the Expos in the 6th round, Vidro debuted on June

JTripnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-38449695823517775292008-07-21T15:45:00.000-07:002008-07-21T19:00:59.138-07:00

Hello, I am one of the authors who will be contributing to the blog. Y'all can call me James or JTrip. I will focus on the whole MLB and the great baseball sims Out of the Park 9 and Baseball Mogul '09. Some of you who come from the Sports Mogul forums may know me, as my user name there is RedsoxRockies. Yes, I am a Red Sox/Rockies fan on a Mariners blog, but I have always liked the Mariners,

JTripnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-60601135344571566242008-07-21T14:01:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.713-07:00

I wanted to do a match up for Boston vs Seattle, please comment on any suggestion on how to change it, if you like it say so as well :)Before we look into this, my gut tells me that Boston will dominate the Mariners. I mean, the Mariners have Jose Vidro starting at DH. Not joking either...especially with a player with a .220 batting average. Here is what I am going to do, I am going to compare

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-81081784107361435782008-07-21T08:10:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.714-07:00

I was browsing over at the Lookout Landing and thought this blog pic was funny. :) He basically talks about how Silva should never pitch hurt. He right, how is Silva helping his team if he can't pitch effectively.

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-71800664129265354652008-07-21T07:52:00.000-07:002008-07-28T12:06:18.354-07:00

Monday: Red Sox (Jon Lester, 7-3, 3.38 ERA) at Mariners (Jarrod Washburn, 4-8, 4.83 ERA)Today really starts the day for the Mariners to audition Washburn. Washburn hasn't been that bad and been pretty good the last couple of starts. He is at best a 5th starter on a contending team that will eat up innings. I know he will be on the move. What the Mariners need to do is trade him to Florida for Dan

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-15777609913795244662008-07-21T07:34:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.716-07:00

Below are all the transaction news from MLB since Friday. NExt time I will just combine them into one day, instead of breaking them into two groups. A lot of moves on Friday, on Sunday the Brewers traded for Ray Durham...I am not sure what impact Durham will provide.25 man roster transactions --Signings- purchased contractsSundayBrewers Acquired second baseman Ray Durham from the San Francisco

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-1681163397364259162008-07-20T17:48:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.717-07:00

I am very surprised by this. I know that fans in Oklahoma are some of the best fans out there, but really. How good are the sonics? They suck. Kevin Durrant will be good, and is good but after him there really is nothing to watch. The Sonics are a team on the rise, a rise from 20 wins.... What the NBA did to the Seattle Fan, I will never forgive.READ

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-90793224334002090032008-07-20T15:08:00.001-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.718-07:00

So top contender Boston is coming to Seattle for 3 games. Here is what the match ups look like :)Monday: Red Sox (Jon Lester, 7-3, 3.38 ERA) at Mariners (Jarrod Washburn, 4-8, 4.83 ERA)Tuesday: Red Sox (Daisuke Matsuzaka 10-1, 2.65ERA at Mariners (R.A Dickey, 2-4 3.86ERA)Wednesday Red Sox (Clay Bucholz, 2-5 5.88 ERA at Mariners (TBD)My guess is that Felix will start on Wednesday, he last pitched

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-1576601916976847892008-07-20T15:05:00.000-07:002008-07-29T01:34:29.145-07:00

Did you guys see how amazing the guy is? He has such an ability to control his pitch count. Through 4 2/3 innings he was at 45 pitches. He had thrown 7 balls during this frame. This is a type of pitcher the Mariners need. You need pitchers who can throw strikes. It makes no sense to waste a pitch on a ball and show your whole arsenal.

BBnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-14855230089608895152008-07-19T18:37:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.720-07:00

Shin-Soo Choo strikes the Mariners. His 8 extra base hits helped the Indians stop their 10 game losing streak to beat the Mariners 9-6 on Saturday. He was traded to the Indians in the stupid Ben Broussard trade. Broussard is now in the Yankees minor league system and Bavasi is gone :) According to ESPN,Choo was so devestated when the Mariners traded him he still remembers the date of the trade,

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-35416478731119426462008-07-19T11:15:00.001-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.721-07:00

Hello all once again.Since the baseball season is in the dumper now. I wanted to tell you guys about two games I have had countless hours of fun.First off is Baseball 09, it was just released in April. In its 10 version of the game. It is one of the easiest games to play. It does have some bugs thou, but they are manageable. The game is very fun, and the fun aspect has me playing this game a lot

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-87359195922762717582008-07-19T10:51:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:37.722-07:00

The Mariners climbed there way back to 20 games under .500 with a win Friday night. King Felix pitched 6 innings, struck out 8, and only allowed 2 runs on 4 hits. Manager Riggleman seems to have him on a pitch count because he only threw 98 pitches but said that the pitch count watch will be off for his next start.From ESPNAfter JamieBurke singled with two outs, AaronLaffey (5-6) hit No. 9 hitter

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-6579101145938746862008-07-19T01:15:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:55.087-07:00

I added some links to the page. I hope you link them. One of my favorite blogs is at the bottom. The Boy Genius report is one of the best Blackberry/phone blogs on earth. I will be adding more as needed :)

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-55061782346596441082008-07-19T00:06:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:55.088-07:00

The Seattle Mariners are going to go down as the worst disappointment since 1992. The M's currently have a .396% and are on pace to lose 98 games this year. Some experts picked them to win the West, while most others picked them to be in contention until September. So my question is what the FUCK happened?Looking to what happened, it starts with Bill Bavasi and end with Howard Lincoln. Bill

BBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020084435744530128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3715558782308009672.post-85490674047723670562008-07-18T23:49:00.000-07:002008-07-24T22:11:55.088-07:00

Welcome to my Blog, I currently live on the Eastside of the Seattle Metro area near Redmond, wa. I hope to blog about many things. Baseball, Seattle Mariners, and more Baseball. I hope that you find my writing style manageable! Please comment!

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