Tired of Howard Lincoln? Please help!

by taro on Aug 29, 2008 3:13 PM PDT

Hey all,

My dad is going to br publishing the very FIRST article in Japan on Howard Lincoln’s role with the M’s (through a very popular Japanese magazine). People in Japan don’t KNOW about Lincoln and his influence on the Ms. If popular opinion turns on him, it could end being a critical in deciding his fate as CEO of the Mariners in the future.

I need EVERYTHING you guys can get on Howard Lincoln. ANY material that shows how Lincoln is responsible for the Ms demise.

Please, it would be GREATLY appreciated. We need all the info we can get before September 2nd. I promise to post the article once it comes out (it'll be in Japanese).

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http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2008/5/24/535584/a-thought#6350311

by Robert on Aug 29, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

Somewhere is a quote given by Howard a few years back

that pretty much said that winning wasn’t necessarily part of the whole Safeco Field/Mariners org goals. It was the family experience they were worried about.

by BrianL on Aug 29, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions

Then there's the "We refuse to do a Cleveland style rebuilding" quote.

by BrianL on Aug 29, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Of course there's also the fact Lincoln retained Bavasi and Hargrove for ages.

He probably has something to do with the continued employment of Chuck Armstrong.

by BrianL on Aug 29, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

And here's a piece the USSM wrote back in '05.

Link.

by BrianL on Aug 29, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually, just do a search of Howard Lincoln at USSM.

by BrianL on Aug 29, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Any chance you could translate the article when its released?

JI/Robert '08!

by Fin on Aug 29, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions

Good work, Taro my friend.

I’ll bet Naka or Ice would be happy to translate, and you or I can post it over here.

I don't feel anything anymore.

by kevin_ess on Aug 29, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Your dad really should speak with Dave, Derek, and Jeff to get their thoughts.

I can’t think of anyone better to sum up how US fans feel about Howard Lincoln than them.

by BrianL on Aug 29, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions

Read "Out of Left Field"

Page 51, specifically:

Arakawa, who attended his first Mariners game the previous summer, quickly relayed the news [about Yamauchi’s agreement to buy the Mariners] to his senior vice president, a baseball fan and longtime Seattle resident. Howard Lincoln was aghast.

“Are you out of your fucking mind?” Lincoln said. “Do you realize what this means?”

Surprised, Arakawa stepped back. “What?”

“Do you know what it is to own a baseball team? To own the Mariners? It’s going to be great for awhile, and Mr. Yamauchi will be perceived as a savior. But mark my words, the day will come when we’ll be attacked by the media, and you’re going to have people calling you and complaining about the Mariners’ performance…”

Heckuva prophet, eh?

There are several other examples in that book…

Heck, search the P-I’s site for Art Thiel’s writings about Howard Lincoln.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Aug 29, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions