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  1. Jack Zduirencik's No. 1 Priority Should Be Pitching

    The Seattle Mariners are said to have their priority on offense. In my book, pitching is the bigger issue. Not new pitching (although Ben Sheets would be a nice acquisition), but sign Felix ...

    Written by Ben Brown about about 12 hours ago 0 comments

  2. 2008 Team Efficiency: Payroll Vs. Wins

    If you are running a business it is always better to get more with less. Baseball is no exception. To determine what a team gets for the money, just take a look at their wins...

    Written by Eric Huisken about about 3 hours ago 1 comments

  3. What If...The M's Got Abreu

    Bobby Abreu ended his relatively short stint with the Yankees last week, and although the Mariners haven't expressed interest in the power-hitting right-fielder, what if they were able to add ...

    Written by Shanan Hopp about about 7 hours ago 0 comments

  4. Mets, Mariners, Rangers and Marlins Way To Domination

    Many teams are on the verge of the playoffs, some farther off than others but all have little secrets to success. Four teams stand out to me here, the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets and the Florida Marlins...

    Written by Ben Brown about about 8 hours ago 0 comments

  5. Seatle Mariners Off Season Overview: Bedard, Ibanez and Putz

    The Seattle Mariners need to make some off season changes. That is no question, but people are wondering how, when and who? Free Agents: The Seattle Mariners have recently signed 1B, 3B, and OF Russell Branyan...

    Written by Ben Brown about 1 day ago 2 comments

  6. Zduirencik Is a Genius: Mariners Sign Russel Branyan to One-Year Deal

    The Seattle Mariners new general manager Jack Zduriencik is a genius. Letting go of Willie Bloomquist and Miguel Cairo was a great move, with all the prospects coming up the team needs to see what they got...

    Written by Ben Brown about 1 day ago 5 comments

  7. Prince Fielder Going To Mariners? Signs Point to Yes

    The Seattle Mariners went through more first baseman last season than thought possible. The Millwaukee Brewers had one solid power first baseman, Prince Fielder. The Mariners now need a power-hitting first baseman, and Prince Fielder would be a great fit.

    Written by Ben Brown about 2 days ago 5 comments

  8. Who Did the Mariners Make an Offer to? Could it Be Ben Sheets?

    The Seattle Mariners have been staying fairly silent this off-season. Until now; Today the Seattle Mariners made an offer to a free-agent name unknown...

    Written by Ben Brown about 3 days ago 1 comments

  9. Is Raul Ibanez on Your Fantasy Team?

    How many "U's" are in Rauuuuul Ibanez's name? It depends. "Sometimes five, sometimes seven," he told a San Diego Padres catcher in a Mariners commercial. Raul Ibanez had yet another solid year...

    Written by Shanan Hopp about 3 days ago 0 comments

  10. Ibanez More Intense Than Most About Training

    Did you hear the one about Raul Ibanez and the hyperbaric chamber? "The first thing people say is, 'Oh, you mean like Michael Jackson?'" Ibanez says, chuckling. "I'm not afraid of that stigma...

    Written by Ken Rosenthal about 3 days ago 0 comments

  11. Baseball Savior Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Contribution to Seattle

    One young pitcher in a Seattle Mariner uniform tries to stall on pitching to Seattle legend Ken Griffey, Jr. on his return to Seattle with the Cincinnati Reds on June 22, 2007...

    Written by Ben Brown about 5 days ago 0 comments

  12. Does Ichiro Belong in Seattle?

    Should Ichiro be in Seattle? Maybe not. The Mariners stunk in '08. Ichiro got a huge contract last year that keeps him in Seattle for many years. I believe he is well past his prime. George Sisler had 257 hits in 1920...

    Written by Shanan Hopp about 8 days ago 11 comments

  13. Seattle Mariner's Roundtable: Free Agents, Ichiro, and the Playoffs

    I would first like to thank fellow members and Mariner Community Leaders, Casey Michael and Aaron Meyer for participating in the first Mariners' round table. Well, the revolution has begun in Seattle, or so we hope...

    Written by Kevin Cacabelos about 9 days ago 0 comments

  14. October 1st, 2004 . Ichiro Breaks George Sislers Single Season Hit Record

    I was pulling into the parking garage as the announcer was saying "Welcome to Safeco Field, we have an exiting game today in store for you as Ichiro Suzuki will try and break George Sisler's single season hit record of 257"...

    Written by Ben Brown about 9 days ago 0 comments

  15. Yuniesky Betancourt: The Next Ryan Ludwick

    In 2007, Ryan Ludwick was little known; in 2008, Yuniesky Betancourt is very little known. Last September, Betancourt batted .343, and throughout the season he batted .318 home...

    Written by Ben Brown about 9 days ago 1 comments

  16. Who's on First? Seattle Mariners Next First Baseman?

    The Mariners had a disastrous 2008 season, plagued with injuries and problems behind the plate and at first base. They released Jose Vidro and Richie Sexson last season so Miguel Cairo had plenty of playing time...

    Written by Ben Brown about 9 days ago 10 comments

  17. Seattle Mariners Are the Next Baseball Powerhouse

    Yes, I said it. The Seattle Mariners are the next baseball powerhouse. In 2008 the Mariners were plagued with injuries. In 2009 the Mariners can win the West...

    Written by Ben Brown about 10 days ago 3 comments

  18. Erik Bedard an Ace? I Do Think So

    Many people have given up the idea of Erik Bedard becoming an ace in Seattle. I have yet to give up hope because of two words: Andy Pettite. Pettite, a fellow lefty, and Bedard had very similar 2004 and 2008 seasons, respectively...

    Written by Ben Brown about 13 days ago 2 comments

  19. Wakama-Who? Seattle Mariners' New Hire Raises Questions

    The Japanification of the Seattle Mariners went a step further this week when Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik made Don Wakamatsu the first Asian-American manager in Major League Baseball history...

    Written by Sam Jones about 14 days ago 1 comments

  20. Seattle Mariners Get My Vote for 2010 World Series Champs

    The Mariners were thought to be a contender for the playoffs going into the 2008 season. During the 2009 season many thoughts will be given to the farm system...

    Written by Ben Brown about 14 days ago 4 comments

  21. Tim Lincecum and Felix Hernandez: 2009's Cy Young Award Winners

    Tim Lincecum won the 2008 Cy Young award. My bet says he will win for many years to come. But the American League is tricky. Cliff Lee is getting old and no way can he win over 20 games in a season again...

    Written by Ben Brown about 14 days ago 3 comments

  22. An Open Letter to the Seattle Mariners' New Manager

    An open letter to Don Wakamatsu, from a gray-haired, prune-munching, gout-having M’s fan, still waiting on his meatloaf: So you’re the new guy, huh? Just came aboard a couple days ago, didn’t you? Mr...

    Written by Casey Michel about 14 days ago 0 comments

  23. The Seattle Mariners Hire Don Wakamatsu As Manager

    After interviewing seven candidates, Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik has selected Oakland bench coach Don Wakamatsu as Seattle‘s new manager...

    Written by Kendall Guillemette about 15 days ago 0 comments

  24. Seattle Mariners' Starting Rotation in 2009

    The Mariners have endured a plethora of troubles in 2008—such as finishing the season with a .377 winning percentage after very realistic hopes of winning the west. The Mariners have gone through phases on what part of their team was strongest...

    Written by Ben Brown about 18 days ago 1 comments

  25. Time For the NBA and NHL To Come To Seattle

    The city of Seattle, once a city that had the Mariners win 116 games which tied a Major League record, that had the Seahawks go to the Super Bowl and well the fall out of that, but they broke a tradition by returning to the playoffs the next year...

    Written by lars hanson about 19 days ago 6 comments