Congratulations, Randy
by Matthew on Jun 4, 2009 4:59 PM PDT
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I do not put stock in the stat of pitching wins, but lots of people do and getting 300 of them is still impressive, even if for other reasons.
I will never forget 1995 or 1997. I will not forget the almost perfect game(s) with us, the actual no-hitter, and the perfect game you got after you left. I am happy you got your championships with Arizona (and not with New York). I will not forget your start here on May 22nd when the Seattle crowd showed its appreciation for all you did here and you acknowledged how much that meant.
I think you have some pitching legs left in you yet, but if you choose to hang them up after this season, I will understand. You're going into the Hall of Fame someday, that much has been long known, and though I do not much care which hat your plaque has on it, I do hope it is emblazoned with a Seattle S. Call me sentimental, but I cannot help but note that if you do happen to retire after this season, I will be marking my calendar for the last weekend in July, 2015 when you and Junior will both take your rightful places inside the museum.
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I hadn't even thought of that.
RJ and Jr going in at the same time would be awesome.
The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.450 wOBA, 21 years old.
by Goose on Jun 4, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Could be even better.
Since he’s not going to be a first ballot for sure, but might get a boost for being non tainted with steroids and all the other, more reasonable arguments as to his merit, it would not be totally shocking for Edgar to get voted in that year.
by Matthew on Jun 4, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you caught on to our 20th anniversary reunion plans did ya.
FUCK YOU.
by Ken Randy Edgar on Jun 4, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't even think of that.
It would be the 20th anniv of 1995.
How about that.
by Matthew on Jun 4, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling Randy will go in as a D-Back, which would sour it a bit.
But a very little bit.
by SethGrandpa on Jun 4, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has stated his desire to go in as a Mariner
by Poochie on Jun 4, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the very least, he said that Seattle will always be the defining and best part of his career.
50!
by joof on Jun 4, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he enjoyed Seattle more or feels it's the most special place he played because he learned how to be a great pitcher there.
But four of his five best years were in AZ, not Seattle.
by Decatur on Jun 4, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he said this parly because of the bad blood between him and the D backs
by Poochie on Jun 4, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had no idea there was any.
What’s the story/linkage?
by Decatur on Jun 4, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They pretty much accused him of quitting on the team and then refused to bring him back even though he offered to take a massive pay cut
by Poochie on Jun 4, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. What monsters.
Was that after 2004? And didn’t the M’s ownership treat Randy pretty poorly in 1998 too?
by Decatur on Jun 4, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And most of his teammates more or less hated him.
The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.450 wOBA, 21 years old.
by Goose on Jun 4, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was sometime during Spring Training after he played the Diamondbacks
I don’t know if he ever explicitly said he wanted to go in as a Mariner, but he kind of implied it.
by OlSalty on Jun 4, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'd be wonderful
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by gregrabble on Jun 4, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right...but he doesn't get final say.
And the lack of anyone on the D-Backs in the Hall or going to be for some time might sway it that way.
by SethGrandpa on Jun 5, 2009 2:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we have anyone in the hall?
We’ve been around a lot longer than the D Backs
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by gregrabble on Jun 5, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't
Unless Niehaus and Gaylord Perry count.
by Mariner John on Jun 5, 2009 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Schilling go into the Hall as a Diamondback?
He had his best seasons by far there.
by Decatur on Jun 5, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, it's a bit odd
that Fangraphs gives Schilling 9.7 WAR in 2002, while Chone only gives him 6.8.
by Decatur on Jun 5, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He better come here next year so he can record his 5000th strikeout in a M's uniform.
by Poochie on Jun 4, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Larry Stone has a nice piece
on RJ, including the HOF
by msb on Jun 4, 2009 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Along with Neihaus' call that accompanies Randy pointing to the heavens
by cougfan on Jun 4, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was studing for a caulcus exam and trying to get with a girl that was in my class during that game.
I passed the exam, but did not get with the girl. Very found memory for sure.
I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.
by InSpokane on Jun 5, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure if anyone is interested, but this is a slideshow I made about Randy the night after he made his final appearance in Seattle
Will Ferrell once said, "Get up you crazy black man, I'm gonna make you drink my piss!"
by gregrabble on Jun 4, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops accidentally clicked post, here it is
Will Ferrell once said, "Get up you crazy black man, I'm gonna make you drink my piss!"
by gregrabble on Jun 4, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Congrats to Randy, well deserved kudos.
Only wish the game was nationally televised.
by Heydude on Jun 4, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If a tree falls in the woods and nobody hears it...
Kind of describes the MLB Network as it is right now
by cougfan on Jun 4, 2009 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I watch it sometimes.
It’s miles better than anything ESPN does that is baseball related.
The Rise of a Superstar:Justin Upton-.450 wOBA, 21 years old.
by Goose on Jun 4, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By far it's better
I had it on directv, but lost it when I switched to Comcast. It’s hard to get unless you up to dish or digital cable (I’m broke).
I do absolutely love the channel though. I miss that and NFL network right now
by cougfan on Jun 4, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network has been the biggest launch in cable history.
50 million homes or something like that.
by Teej on Jun 4, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remembered the launch when it happened, just didn't know how big
I also remembered a fuss about the tie-in between extra innings and MLBN. I thought I remembered it making some carriers angry that in order to get MLBN they had to start carrying extra innings too
by cougfan on Jun 4, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Randy.
You were one of the all-time greats.
Go Nova
by dbroncos31 on Jun 4, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mariners > Diamondbacks
I know it may sound ignorant, but the Diamondback fans never deserved him. I’ll always resent that team for winning a title so early in their history, especially when it was supposed to be our year. I really, really, really hope he does what is right and enters the Hall of Fame with us. He’s a Mariner first and foremost.
by OceanBird on Jun 4, 2009 11:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't decide what hat he wears, he can just tell the HOF people which one he'd prefer to be in. They'll put him in whatever hat they feel best about, though.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 4, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that true?
I never heard that rule? That’s too bad but he was with us for more years than any other team.
I actually bought a Betancourt t-shirt.
by Hopefulmsfan on Jun 5, 2009 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's true
It didn’t used to be, though. The ruling came as a result of the speculation that teams were paying players to pick their teams to go in as. Now it is a “mutual decision” between the two parties, but the HOF has the final say.
by cougfan on Jun 5, 2009 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the HOF would respect Randy and Juniors wishes if they chose Seattle.
Even if they don’t howeever, it will still be a great day when they get in. If it happens to be 2015, that would be perfect. Even better when we win the 2015 World Series. -_*
I actually bought a Betancourt t-shirt.
by Hopefulmsfan on Jun 5, 2009 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RE: Your signature
I was stupid enough to buy two. A #3, and a #5
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2009 1:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I've actually seen people wearing the #7. It's sad.
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Jun 5, 2009 1:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine's the 5, from last year.
Before I read LL and realized he would never be as good as I had hoped. I guess since A-Rod was my favorite M’s player in th mid 90’s, and SS my favorite position, I wanted Yuni to be good so bad I bought his shirt.
I actually bought a Betancourt t-shirt.
by Hopefulmsfan on Jun 5, 2009 1:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm highly skeptical this is Jr's last year.
For better or worse.
I’d love to see Randy finish up here. Probably won’t happen, but it would be great.
All of us get to say we got to watch one of the BEST PITCHERS EVER play for our team. Appreciate that ‘cause there probably won’t be another like him.
“I’ve played 21-22 years,” he said. “I’m 45 years old. I’ve come upon 300 wins. And I’m thinking, I’ve only got 211 more to catch Cy Young.”
"I do not buy numbers defensively. At all," Amaro said. "I look at fielding percentage. But that other business? I don’t buy it a lick."
by Big Jared on Jun 5, 2009 1:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I moved to Tacoma in the summer of '95.
I was only 6 and that was my first experience with a major sports organization.
If Jr, Edgar, and Randy all go into the HOF in the same year I won’t know what to do with myself.
Thug Life
by Slow Country on Jun 5, 2009 2:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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