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9/8: Open Game Thread

Wbc_029_tiny by Jeff Sullivan on in Seattle Mariners Regular News

First Pitch: 4:05pm PDT

                   

Ichiro CF Granderson CF Vidro DH Polanco 2B Guillen RF Sheffield DH Ibanez "LF" Ordonez RF Beltre 3B Guillen SS Sexson 1B Rodriguez C Johjima C Perez LF Lopez 2B Casey 1B Betancourt SS Inge 3B ---------- ----------

Weaver (6-11, 5.85)         Robertson (7-11, 4.95)

This is my Saturday night. How pathetic is that?

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I'm hung over
This is probably my Saturday night whether I want it to be or not.

But at least I get college football during the day.

by Gomez on Sep 8, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Im at work
I win
Why do people look at me funny when I tell them Carl Everett did more for the M's than Griffey ever did?

by RED29 on Sep 8, 2007 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Which team that I like do I want to see...
Get blown out?  ND or the Mariners?  I'm gonna go ND.

by SethGrandpa on Sep 8, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

BIG RICHIE!
Big Richie is back, we still believe.

There's still a chance, until he watches strike three.

....Big Richieeeeee.....BIG RICHIIEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

by ThundaPC on Sep 8, 2007 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Good day for the Pac-10 so far
If the Mariners can win with a Weaver no-hitter the northwest will dominate sportscenter!!!

by hcoguy on Sep 8, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I bet JJ's not feeling too good today
Michigan just fell to 0-2 with a blowout loss to Oregon.

by Gomez on Sep 8, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

tough choice
Mariner game... Nascar Race....

and the umpiring is at it again.

by MfaninAlaska on Sep 8, 2007 4:09 PM PDT reply actions  

this week
is making me think more and more about instant replay for baseball... ugggh.

by MfaninAlaska on Sep 8, 2007 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

On the other hand
at least this call doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I seriously think
Ichiro's on the verge of flipping out.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 4:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Brilliant call ump
If it were opposite day.
Rick White: watch this big fucker come in and walk the world

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 4:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Somebody tell the umps
that the M's are finished and they can stop screwing them already.

by Gomez on Sep 8, 2007 4:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Man on 2nd with 2 outs?
More like men on 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Am I right, ump?

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 4:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Jose Guillen, team leader
look at how far all that leadership got us.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 4:13 PM PDT reply actions  

haw haw Inge
No gold glove for you.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 4:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh Goodie
Richie's up with men on base.

by ThundaPC on Sep 8, 2007 4:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, the zone seems small for Robertson
I'll take any silver linings I can find.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 4:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't swing, Richie.
Don't come back next season either.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
Nate Robertson can't find the strike zone.

by ThundaPC on Sep 8, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Dave Niehaus
I'm not sure if he couldn't see that play or if he was just being hopelessly optimistic.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 4:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Neihaus
"That could be trouble...that's gonna drop in for a base hit"

(Carlos Guillen jogs over and catches the ball)

by ThundaPC on Sep 8, 2007 4:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I think the Mariners
are trying to take it upon themselves to prove that "clutch" doesn't really exsist.

by MfaninAlaska on Sep 8, 2007 4:21 PM PDT reply actions  

So
are there still people out there who want Jeff Weaver re-signed?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

We were gonna re-sign him?
I had him pegged as leaving for somewhere else after this year no matter what.

by Gomez on Sep 8, 2007 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Granderson just hates Seattle
because Mariner blogs get more hits than his blogs.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 4:27 PM PDT reply actions  

At least Ichiro's still trying.
He should've gunned that ball in towards an umpire.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 4:29 PM PDT reply actions  

hahahahahaha
oh dear god, I'm watching little league baseball.

by MfaninAlaska on Sep 8, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn, Ichiro
made a damn fine catch
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Sep 8, 2007 4:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Really earning that extension...
My agreement with that fading quickly, as if it were already low enough...
Yes. Shrubberies are my trade. I am a shrubber. My name is Rogerthe Shrubber. I arrange, design, and sell shrubberies.

by PositivePaul on Sep 8, 2007 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

fresno st and and texas am going
to double overtime
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Sep 8, 2007 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I see gameday
took away their 'strike zone'. I wonder if there's been an increase in ump hatemail since the implementation of GD advance...
there should be three levels of terror alert: Jesus Christ, Goddammit, and fuck me! -LB

by Bearskin Rugburn on Sep 8, 2007 4:34 PM PDT reply actions  

You know
"Who's your Tiger?" is a retarded slogan.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 4:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoooooooo
Jorge Campillo warming up!

by ThundaPC on Sep 8, 2007 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Timo frickin' Perez?
Go away, Weaver. Just go away.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Sean Casey grand slam
that would be the whipped cream on this elephant manure sundae.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Gotta hand it to Weaver
He's like the only one on our team who's learned anything in his wars.

by ThundaPC on Sep 8, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Nate Robertson
Perfect Game over.
Shutout over.

No-hitter still on....

by ThundaPC on Sep 8, 2007 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

go julieanne
make up for that error
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Sep 8, 2007 4:48 PM PDT reply actions  

According to WPA
that single almost made up for Guillen's error.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 4:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Wishin' he was in Florida?
Poor 'Ol Dave sounds completely disinterested
I wish this event were tonight. When is it? February. Then why are you wearing a tux? It's after 6 - what am I, a Farmer?

by IrishMariner on Sep 8, 2007 4:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Thought about the Penn State game
Is there anything in college football more tacky than playing top 40 music on the loudspeakers between plays instead of letting the bands play?  I thought Penn State was a power conference school.

by Gomez on Sep 8, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I <3 BELTRE!!!
Why do people look at me funny when I tell them Carl Everett did more for the M's than Griffey ever did?

by RED29 on Sep 8, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I saw Wlad in the dugout
so at least we know he's still alive.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions  

woot woot
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Sep 8, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Swung On & Beltre'd....
Nice one Adrian...

BTW, Isn't Comerica quiet for a full-house? Listening to Detroit-ians, you'd think the place was a madhouse all thge time..

I wish this event were tonight. When is it? February. Then why are you wearing a tux? It's after 6 - what am I, a Farmer?

by IrishMariner on Sep 8, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions  

AB always has this expression on his face
where it's like he's trying to figure out how to build his kid's bicycle from scratch with German instructions.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Ha Ha
LOL
I wish this event were tonight. When is it? February. Then why are you wearing a tux? It's after 6 - what am I, a Farmer?

by IrishMariner on Sep 8, 2007 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

So
why was FSN Detroit so interested in Fresno State/A&M?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions  

overtime
Why do people look at me funny when I tell them Carl Everett did more for the M's than Griffey ever did?

by RED29 on Sep 8, 2007 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

who ended up winning?
Why do people look at me funny when I tell them Carl Everett did more for the M's than Griffey ever did?

by RED29 on Sep 8, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Red Wings promo
hockey is almost here yesssssssssssss

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I dont <3 Hockey
Why do people look at me funny when I tell them Carl Everett did more for the M's than Griffey ever did?

by RED29 on Sep 8, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

At this point
I would gladly take some ice action.

by Gomez on Sep 8, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeez, he looks pissed
I pity the fool that gives Ichiro a reason to snap....

by IrishMariner on Sep 8, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

You know
eventually, as long as we keep up the organizational philosophy of developing ultra-aggressive toolsy hitters, we'll end up with a Vlad of our own.

Here's to you, Triunfel.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

"He's hungry.
He's a hungry ballplayer."

Trust me, color guy, that's not all a guy needs.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Heh.
"(Timo) has been awfully consistent in September."

It's September 8th.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Sean Casey = "The Mayor"
I think "The Angry Drunk" would be more appropriate.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

timos been consistent this game
2 sings, 2 rbi's
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Sep 8, 2007 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Man
did you see how far Raul backed away when Ichiro called for that ball? I don't think Ichiro gave the standard "I GOT IT" there.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

What the........TWO homeruns?!
You're allowed to hit TWO in one game?!

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Aah yes....
... a good 'ol-fashioned bullpen battle

by IrishMariner on Sep 8, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

And with that
I'm out for now.  Good to leave on a non-negative note.

by ThundaPC on Sep 8, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

I have a new least favorite Tiger.
Feel free to remember how bad you suck, Timo.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Timo Perez
quickly becoming my most hated Detroit Tiger.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Look, we can keep dicking around
or we can go to the bullpen and give somebody else a shot to stop the bleeding. What are you trying to prove?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Beltre flipping out again.
He hits the ball harder than any Mariner I've seen in a long long time.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Ibanez: 0-3
Thanks Mac, I didn't want a clean-up hitter capable of hitting lefties anyway.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

You know, except the 342 at bats Richie
hasnt got a hit, I think hes had a pretty productive season.
Why do people look at me funny when I tell them Carl Everett did more for the M's than Griffey ever did?

by RED29 on Sep 8, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Richie Sexson strikeout
knew this game was missing something.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I like facing lefties
except for when our cleanup spot comes up.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Zach Miner coming in
What? New pitcher?! That's not fair, it takes us at least 5 innings to adapt to that!

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

In the stands...
Mariners Fan #1: "Why'd We Move To This Hole?"
Mariners Fan #2: "I wanted to swap my apt. in Queen Anne for 7 Duplex's & Cash"

by IrishMariner on Sep 8, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Yuni sees more than 2 pitches for the first
time in a LONG time
Why do people look at me funny when I tell them Carl Everett did more for the M's than Griffey ever did?

by RED29 on Sep 8, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

A pitcher has to pull an ankiel to run a 3-0
count on the m's.
You may run like Mays but you hit like shit

by houseofprime2 on Sep 8, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

oh god Weaver is still in
it must be Mariner policy to not remove a pitcher before they let 2 baserunners reach.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

and he gets 3 easy outs
Whatever, I'm still right. I'm always right.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

A few years ago
that would've shattered Guillen's leg bone.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

When Timo Perez hits fly outs
the outfielders should dive to catch everything just to show his sorry ass up.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeff, do you think a package of richie and wlad
could get us matt cain? I've just been brainstorming to see who we could get for those two since its pretty likely their both will be traded.
You may run like Mays but you hit like shit

by houseofprime2 on Sep 8, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

SAFE!!!
...oh... out... whaa?

by JI on Sep 8, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I swear
every single fucking series I have to hear a new team of broadcasters talk about how Ichiro could hit 25 homers a year if he wanted to. Apparently he doesn't want to. Give it a God damn rest.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah i didnt thnik so but I figured the giants
were desperate for power.
You may run like Mays but you hit like shit

by houseofprime2 on Sep 8, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm now convinced
that someone has played off every umpire in the league to fuck us squaw in the ass.

by JI on Sep 8, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

That's twice.
But remember, when it happened to AJ, it was nerves.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Alex Rodriguez is the only player in history
to hit 50 HR as both a SS and a 3B.

Simply astounding.

He's getting a huge raise.

by JI on Sep 8, 2007 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember the Pittsburgh game
where Weaver had such a hopeful, relieved expression on his face?

This is the opposite of that.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

As does Korea
Episode 2 and Portal> Any other game this fall.

by Robert on Sep 8, 2007 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

So whos our manager next year?
A. Joe Giradi  
B. Dusty Baker  
C. Ken Macha  
D. Bill Krueger lol
You may run like Mays but you hit like shit

by houseofprime2 on Sep 8, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Dear god please not Dusty
I think he prefers his cushy job working for ESPN anyway.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

They'll bring back
Bill Plummer

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahahahaha
Best wild pitch ever.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Like they needed a wild pitch...
they got a double anyway

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

"And he will tell you
he doesn't like to hit the ball to right field."

What?

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:11 PM PDT reply actions  

uuuuuuuugh
I don't think I find this funny anymore.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Granderson and Magglio
#'s one and two in the AL in terms of having an OPS that doesn't match their balls in play.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Ramon Santiago in the game
I think Leyland is trying to stick it to us.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Ramon Santiago to Short
Guillen to first

That's M's baseball

by Paytheline on Sep 8, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

ok the only thing that is different then last year
is that we can actually beat the a's.
You may run like Mays but you hit like shit

by houseofprime2 on Sep 8, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, so that was kind of cool
I wasn't too sure Ibanez was going to beat that out.

by Paytheline on Sep 8, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Comerica's 3B factor: 203
There are twice as many triples hit here than in the average park.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Well there's our 1 run for the inning
We still have 2 more innings to go YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 6:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice swing, Richie.
It's really great to have you back.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Every time
the opposing manager makes a "coaching visit to the mound" they get an out.  Every time our manager makes a  "coaching visit to the mound" the other team winds up getting 3 runs.

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Excuse me
we got a productive out. HUGE difference.

(I'm being sarcastic)

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blue Jays winning 4-1
If they win and we lose, we are 1.5 games ahead of them.

...

Great, our season is now reduced to being the 6th or 7th best team in the AL!

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Even though it was only a fly out
That's crazy that he still hit the ball like 380 feet when he practically fell into the swing.  

by Paytheline on Sep 8, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Sexson's back
and hasn/t that 0-3 day helped us out a great deal?

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Stupid Ramontiago.
He can really pick it up and throw it.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe we should trade for him
Do we have a talented shortstop who likes to party we can trade for- oh, wait.

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

All right Jose...
way to step up

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

and, I might add
on a first pitch swing...there's a surprise

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

"The Pudgemeister"?
That is the worst nickname in the history of nicknames.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, it's the bottom of the 7th again.
And we get the "mound visit."

I'm thinking they get.... 4 runs this inning.

What's the general over-under?

by Paytheline on Sep 8, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Is Raffy looking for the bourbon in the first aid?
I would be after the last few weeks.

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey Sean Green
would you be a dear and go back to striking batters out? That would be delightful.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Er
S. Green relieved J. Weaver
C. Granderson struck out looking
P. Polanco singled to left
P. Polanco to third on wild pitch
G. Sheffield struck out looking

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I figured he might do that since I missed
that inning. He hasn't been striking out as many batters after the ASB compared to before ASB though.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Timo
Fuck this up and I'll love you forever.

by JLC on Sep 8, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup
WTF is this, "Umps hose the Mariners" week?

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course it was
but the way things are going, did you actually think we'd get the call?

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

HEY SMITH
Let's walk the whole lineup...

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

That was the most obvious strike I've ever seen.
Not only does our team suck when it tanks, it gets no breaks as well.

by BrettJMiller on Sep 8, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, good. Sean White.
The younger, still sucky version of Rick White.

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

/throws towel
I fucking hate you Johnny Mac.

by JI on Sep 8, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Now it's time for
Ironically Gloveless Adrian Beltre.

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Granderson was out.
Instead, it's 11-6.

If every single umpire in baseball dropped dead tonight, I wouldn't shed a tear.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

LMAO
Baseball could not be more predictable.

by Paytheline on Sep 8, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Well that is just par for the course, isnt it?
We strike a guy out, it gets called a walk, and the next guy up doubles in 3 runs

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

God I hate this....I just got off work and come
home to RRS' blown call and Mac being the worst manager in the world.  I hate that I'm going to miss baseball season soon....

by BrettJMiller on Sep 8, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

After this
it's going to take a lot longer for me to miss baseball than it did last year or the year before.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

But we'll have the offseason!
When we can see Bavasi trade Wlad and Lopez for Lenny DiNardo!

Aw, crap...

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

On the other hand
I'm pretty happy the Huskies won, Michigan lost again, and the Badgers are playing UNLV....

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

"STOP IT, BRANDON!"
Save it for the bedroom, dickface.

by Jeff Sullivan on Sep 8, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah
just what was needed another kick to the groin
Only it turned out drug dealers and pimps appreciate art.

by wadswerth on Sep 8, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Baker points out
history in the making

Also, Tigers CONTINUE to rub our noses in it. First Ramontiago, now Bazardo.

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

PS:
I hate the Bazardos.

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

On a somewhat positive note
although in the long run it won't matter at all, Tampa Bay scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 9th to beat Toronto, 5-4.

When was the last time we scored 4 runs in an inning?

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope tomorrow's game is over
by the time the Seahawks game starts..not that I want to see another 8-2 baseball game.

by LongBeachDave on Sep 8, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Ahhh...A slide of epic proportions
Its almost like the 20 game over .500 Mariners collectively slept with Britney Spears, forgot to tie a 2x4 to their asses and were swallowed whole.

by Ben in Va on Sep 8, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

So seriously,
what's the chance, Mac gets fired at the end of this season due to this horrific collapse? 80, 90%?
My name is Matt Foley. I am 35 years old, I am divorced and I live in A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

by Coach Owens on Sep 8, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

0%
We will hear happy talk from Lincoln about how the organization made progress when we finish 83-79, and there will be contract extensions and lollipops for everyone.

</unreasonable pessimism>

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

The M's...
... would have to go 7-15 the rest of the way to finish 81-81.

It's a possibility based on play so far in September, I suppose, but that would mean a season-finishing stretch of 8-28.

You might also consider the caliber of the opposition the next 10 games (after this series) is considerably worse than what we faced during this collapse (no teams below .500): Oakland home/away (terrible offense) and Tampa Bay at home (unbelievably bad defense, worse than ours, even). I don't think they will faceplant those games. They might even go 6-4, 7-3 and give some false hope.

I think we are looking at something like 83 (if they really suck the rest of the way) to 87 (if they perk up some) wins... which is at the higher end of my predictions, but about where I saw them- improved, but flawed.

by eponymous coward on Sep 8, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

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