It's No "Raul Ibanez Takes Pride In His Defense", But Then Nothing Is
Remember that extended period in this franchise's history during which we went through like 300 different left fielders? If only a certain someone had been born a generation earlier.
If there's still a need in left field when spring training begins, LaHair knows just who can fill it: himself.
LaHair played several games in left field during his first pro season with the Everett AquaSox in 2003 and a few dozen more the next year at Class A Wisconsin while the Timber Rattlers' regular left fielder, Wladimir Balentien, was playing with the Dutch team at the Athens Olympics.
"I’d been an outfielder my whole life. Left field is like my second home," LaHair said last week before a workout at the Mariners' training complex in Peoria, Ariz. "First base is my home now, but if you gave me two weeks in left field, I would be ready to play there."
Six years ago, LaHair was drafted as a first baseman. Since then he has filled out physically and developed into a bad hitter. I understand the guy wants to make himself seem useful however he can, but the idea of playing Bryan LaHair in left field is like putting mayonnaise on a pie because it looks kind of like ice cream. Bryan, you already suck at one position, so what makes you think you could succeed at a harder one? Just sit down, shut up, and wait to be traded to Baltimore. I hear they're getting desperate.
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In some ways, I wish we were going to be crappier next season
so that I could root for this to happen and watch the ensuing hilarity
by seattlebruin on Dec 30, 2008 7:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They could be like mirrors of each other
right handed Bryan LaHair in right and left handed Mike Morse in left
by seattlebruin on Dec 30, 2008 7:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Once we fall out of contention on September 2nd there will be plenty of time for zanary roster hijinks.
by Robert on Dec 30, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure we do.
This division does not exactly have the 2001 Mariners or A’s in it. This may be the year where we look like the NL West.
by eponymous_coward on Dec 30, 2008 9:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
First to .500 wins!
BOOYA! You got Slurved!
by Slurvey on Dec 30, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There's a need in left field now?
If there’s still a need in left field when spring training begins
by Fogel on Dec 30, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I still don't understand why the Mariners couldn't have given the O's Sexson instead of Sherrill or Jones last season
I mean Sexson would have been a much better fit over there.
by Fin on Dec 30, 2008 7:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sherill ($1 Million) vs. Sexson ($15 Million)
Yea, that wasn’t gonna work.
by ThundaPC on Dec 31, 2008 1:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess.
But you do have to admit his numbers would’ve inflated a bit in a humid hitters park like Camden Yards, I think Bavasi could’ve pulled it off if he was a bit more craftier and offered to eat part of the contract, and maybe took Millar off of the Orioles’ hands.
by Fin on Dec 31, 2008 1:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Except Sherrill is actually good and young(ish) and cheap
and Sexson is bad old and expensive.
by acblue on Dec 31, 2008 1:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sherrill was fine to deal.
Jones and Tillman were not.
by Graham on Dec 31, 2008 7:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, yea, he wanted to be closer.
Oh man, hopefully Jones will one day come back to Seattle via free agency. Maybe we can all make “We’re sorry our GM was so dumb” signs to welcome him back.
by Fin on Jan 1, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Really, if you're the O's wouldn't it make more sense to have someone like Wlad play 1B?
Sure, he’s never played 1B before in his life, but he has more upside that Sexson, and he can’t be much worse with the glove.
I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.
by Llewdor on Jan 2, 2009 10:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone else see this after the link?
I thought it was somehow appropriate.

by camomilk on Dec 30, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Actually he wouldn't be the worse option there.
BOOYA! You got Slurved!
by Slurvey on Dec 30, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
worse things could happen
cough MORROW cough
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!
by abender20 on Dec 30, 2008 9:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of Schmuck's column
Divish linked to it from his blog, with some fine non-commentary
by msb on Dec 31, 2008 10:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
oh, and on closers
Brian Fuentes just signed with the Angels
by msb on Dec 31, 2008 10:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

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