Seattle Mariners Thread

[jason122883]

As many posts as we have regarding them. I figure we can make one thread to keep them all together.

Unless Franklin is hurt. Wedge is an idiot! Guy goes 3-5 last night, easily one of our best hitters, and gets the day off today. Guess we need to make sure we can keep getting Brendan Ryan in the lineup.

I know all about scheduled off days, but they were just off 2 days ago

[MarshallCutler6]

Whos on the bump for you guys today?

[NeedChapmans]

Whos on the bump for you guys today?

You Harang?

[jason122883]

Harang. The one guy you never know what you are gonna get. He seems to go to one extreme or the other.

He will either shut you out and only give up a couple hits. Or, will get blasted and give up 3 HR and 8ER. Im hoping if he struggles today they DFA him and bring up Erasmo

[MarshallCutler6]

Harang. The one guy you never know what you are gonna get. He seems to go to one extreme or the other.

He will either shut you out and only give up a couple hits. Or, will get blasted and give up 3 HR and 8ER. Im hoping if he struggles today they DFA him and bring up Erasmo

Your facing the exact same thing on the Cubs today. Samrektrjwitweipa either gives up 4 or 5 earned runs, or he is absolutely incredible.

[BigEd]

I was so glad when the Dodgers moved on from Harang. And then he ended up in Seattle :(

[Ziveus101]

Nevermind...

[tajikey]

Days off are stupid. These kids are young and should be playing every single day. It took CRJ 2,632 games before he sat one out.

[horton]

Franklin has a stiff neck, or he would be playing said he would be available to pinch hit

[BigEd]

Franklin has a stiff neck, or he would be playing said he would be available to pinch hit

Aw, man. Just when I thought B-Miller and Franklin would be the everyday duo. :mad:

[Yaboi07]

They will be the duo just not today lol

[jason122883]

Seattle is doing everything they can to make sure they dont win.

2 caught stealing, both of which were followed by doubles, and a guy gunned down at the plate

[Devi8or]

And now Ackley is hurt to top it off, as much as I hate it, I think Peguero is back soon

[tajikey]

And now Ackley is hurt to top it off, as much as I hate it, I think Peguero is back soon

Looks at signature...I wouldn't hate this one bit :)

[Devi8or]

Looks at signature...I wouldn't hate this one bit :)

Haha, I don't have anything personal against the guy, I just think he's had his shot enough and it would be nice to give someone else a shot. Unfortunately that would mean moving another person off the 40 man roster...again. Was hoping for Romero, but he just got back from a wrist injury and isn't on the 40 man, Peguero is

If it makes you feel better, my wife love Peggy lol

[Devi8or]

Spoke too soon, according to Wedge Ackley has a sprained thumb, not broken. They will get by with the OFers they have. So expect a double dose of Ibanez/Chavez/Bay for at least a few days

[SyddWasHere]

I was so enthused for today, I really thought we would have the lineup of the future, but Wedge has to continue to play Chavez, I really don't understand it. I would much rather have Saunders in every day and have him get back on track like he was earlier in the season. By September, if this isn't the everyday lineup, I'm going to go postal.

Miller ss
Franklin 2b
Seager 3b
Smoak (I think Morales is gone) 1b
Ibanez dh
Bay lf
Zunino c
Ackley cf
Saunders rf

Felix #1
Kuma #2
Hultzen #3
Ramirez#4
Paxton #5

[Yaboi07]

I was so enthused for today, I really thought we would have the lineup of the future, but Wedge has to continue to play Chavez, I really don't understand it. I would much rather have Saunders in every day and have him get back on track like he was earlier in the season. By September, if this isn't the everyday lineup, I'm going to go postal.

Miller ss
Franklin 2b
Seager 3b
Smoak (I think Morales is gone) 1b
Ibanez dh
Bay lf
Zunino c
Ackley cf
Saunders rf

Felix #1
Kuma #2
Hultzen #3
Ramirez#4
Paxton #5


I don't think Paxton he keeps getting shelled in triple A I think Romero over bay in left. Other than that I agree 100 percent. Actually I'm not sure how I feel about the smoak and morales gone part lol.

[Devi8or]

I was so enthused for today, I really thought we would have the lineup of the future, but Wedge has to continue to play Chavez, I really don't understand it. I would much rather have Saunders in every day and have him get back on track like he was earlier in the season. By September, if this isn't the everyday lineup, I'm going to go postal.

Miller ss
Franklin 2b
Seager 3b
Smoak (I think Morales is gone) 1b
Ibanez dh
Bay lf
Zunino c
Ackley cf
Saunders rf

Felix #1
Kuma #2
Hultzen #3
Ramirez#4
Paxton #5

Saunders got his finger stepped on by a spike yesterday and it caved his fingernail in. He can't swing a bat for a few days, so he's only able to run

[jason122883]

Saunders needs to fix his mechanics. Go back to the way he used to swing the bat. Right now, everything he swings at, he puts this big looping swing on. He has been terrible.

I agree with Paxton. He won't be getting the call, unless he can figure his #@#@#@#@ out in AAA.

You also dont have Morse in your lineup

[motu79]

I figured I chime in here, but what does everyone think of Wedge? For once I feel he should be let go. He's made a ton of mistakes this year with lineups, pitching matchups, taking pitchers out to quickly, leaving them in too long, etc. Last night he didn't really have a choice with so many guys banged up but still...

[jason122883]

I figured I chime in here, but what does everyone think of Wedge? For once I feel he should be let go. He's made a ton of mistakes this year with lineups, pitching matchups, taking pitchers out to quickly, leaving them in too long, etc. Last night he didn't really have a choice with so many guys banged up but still...

Wedge does need to go. He is terrible at managing a game

[kvwjw]

I figured I chime in here, but what does everyone think of Wedge? For once I feel he should be let go. He's made a ton of mistakes this year with lineups, pitching matchups, taking pitchers out to quickly, leaving them in too long, etc. Last night he didn't really have a choice with so many guys banged up but still...

None of these things you mentioned just started he's done this since he's got here. Cause he sucks as a manager

[motu79]

None of these things you mentioned just started he's done this since he's got here. Cause he sucks as a manager

I have a lot of wiggle room for managers and do realize he has made mistakes the whole time he's been here, but this year they are just too frequent. There's been numerous times this year already that I've said 'What are you doing?' when I normally say it just a few times a year (again, I'm pretty lenient with my M's).

[Yaboi07]

I agree wedge has gotten worse this year I think he is a horrible manager

[fritzfreddie]

Fine with Wedge for now at least. Not like the difference between playoffs and no playoffs is his managing so whatever. Besides, who knows who would follow, maybe another Wakamatsu who was unbearably bad.

[SyddWasHere]

It's nice seeing Miller get on track.

[jason122883]

It's nice seeing Miller get on track.

With that said, it sucks to see Erasmo more than ready to go in AAA while we hold onto Bonderman, Saunders and Harang

[MarshallCutler6]

Congrats to brad miller, hopefully the first two hits of many. Stressful game today, but luckily Gregg was as on as he could be.

[kvwjw]

I have a lot of wiggle room for managers and do realize he has made mistakes the whole time he's been here, but this year they are just too frequent. There's been numerous times this year already that I've said 'What are you doing?' when I normally say it just a few times a year (again, I'm pretty lenient with my M's).

SOme of the other stuff has gotten worse but the Bullpen switching to much hes done that this bad the entire time hes here. ANd the giving young guys a day off after the team had a day off is starting to piss me off. THe guy is a baffoon.

[SyddWasHere]

Just a heads up to Mariners fans, I am streaming Taijuan Walker's second AAA start right here, right now (http://www.twitch.tv/Sydwashere). The password is walker1

[jason122883]

Just a heads up to Mariners fans, I am streaming Taijuan Walker's second AAA start right here, right now (http://www.twitch.tv/Sydwashere). The password is walker1

Thanks for the info

[SyddWasHere]

Walker line sofar: 3 IP 6 K 1 H 2 BB 57 Pitches. Probably going to be limited to around 80 pitches, so I would like to see a fast fourth inning.

[NeedChapmans]

Mariners crushing the ball tonight so far. Two big HR's and two warning track line drives from the first time around the line-up.

Think they actually might score a bunch tonight ...

[jason122883]

Mariners crushing the ball tonight so far. Two big HR's and two warning track line drives from the first time around the line-up.

Think they actually might score a bunch tonight ...

They need them. Saunders is giving up his fair share of hits

[tajikey]

Booyah!!! Morales goes deep again!

[jason122883]

Morales having a b ig game

[tajikey]

I'll tell you what. The M's infield is solid, their lineup is impressively good, and with 2 pitchers from the best staff in Minor League baseball, they may look to finish the season at or above .500.

[NeedChapmans]

I'll tell you what. The M's infield is solid, their lineup is impressively good, and with 2 pitchers from the best staff in Minor League baseball, they may look to finish the season at or above .500.

I agree. I think it can be a bit depressing for fans this season because of the poor start / but if you look at the staff for next year (Walker replaces Bonderman most likely, MAYBE Paxton in there as well) and the talent around the diamond ...

Seager / Smoak (kid needs to bring it second half) / Franklin / Miller / Z ... it's a good young line-up. If they can get something for Morales (who is likely gone in a few weeks), who knows.

Now the whole line-up getting their hits. Nice to see Zunino finally tally one. Kid has hit four ropes tonight and only 1 hit to show for it.

[jason122883]

Don't forget Hultzen and Ramirez. I think the rotation next year should be

Felix
Kuma
Hultzen
Ramirez
Walker

[NeedChapmans]

Don't forget Hultzen and Ramirez. I think the rotation next year should be

Felix
Kuma
Hultzen
Ramirez
Walker

Yea, in a perfect world but I don't think they'll be able to get all three to open the season. Hultzen likely won't be on the opening day, Ramirez is iffy ... but they're likely sellers for the next month so let's see if Saunders, Harang and Morales stick around.

[jason122883]

Awesome. Hultzen scratched from AAA start. Couldn't get loose

[SyddWasHere]

Yea, in a perfect world but I don't think they'll be able to get all three to open the season. Hultzen likely won't be on the opening day, Ramirez is iffy ... but they're likely sellers for the next month so let's see if Saunders, Harang and Morales stick around.

He was pulled from his start this evening in Tacoma. Might have got the call.

Edit: nevermind, Baker is saying it is a weak arm still. Surprising considering his game last week.

[tajikey]

What a great win by the M's. Rotation starts over with the King, tomorrow!

[jason122883]

What a great win by the M's. Rotation starts over with the King, tomorrow!

Id like to see us rattle off a small win streak here. No reason Felix and Kuma cant win the next 2

[jason122883]

I didnt think that one had a shot. It was a moon shot

[jason122883]

Runners on 1st and 3rd none out, and we got ZERO runs across. Nothing pisses me off more than that

[jason122883]

That's not normal to see from Beltre

[NeedChapmans]

Raise your hand if you thought Zunino was going to strike out there ... (My hand is up)

Great battle for him ... even if he got lucky.

[jason122883]

Raise your hand if you thought Zunino was going to strike out there ... (My hand is up)

Great battle for him ... even if he got lucky.

Me too.

Ackley's K was terrible

[NeedChapmans]

Me too.

Ackley's K was terrible

Ackley up twice with runner on third and less than two outs today ... over-matched by Holland. It's easy to see when a kid can hit .440 at the AAA level and then come back up to tank that his problem has nothing to do with his ability. Something not right upstairs that is preventing him from being great (or even serviceable).

Hope he can overcome it.

[NeedChapmans]

Any votes on what Ackley does here ... would LOVE to see a Squeeze.

[jason122883]

I'd love to see him jump on a bus to Tacoma

[NeedChapmans]

I'd love to see him jump on a bus to Tacoma

And I bet you'd like to do something to that bus too ... damn, it's really the worst case scenario with him each and every time. Yuck.

[jason122883]

It's pathetic. Replay shows he was safe, but he shouldn't be this bad in these situations

[jason122883]

A J Gonna give himself a concussion

[jason122883]

Seager!!!!

[SyddWasHere]

Man, I'm so disappointed with Miller, nevermind my stash, as a Mariners fan I really felt like he was going to have a huge impact on our season. I just hope wedge keeps with him, I guarantee once he gets on a roll he wont stop.



Hey hey Seager!

[jason122883]

I still think Miller will be fine. Give him a little time to learn big league pitching

[SyddWasHere]

I still think Miller will be fine. Give him a little time to learn big league pitching

I know he will, and I'm actually really enthusiastic about his defensive play so far, in my mind that was my biggest worry.

[jason122883]

Very good to see the bartender go 123

[SyddWasHere]

Not really related to the Mariners, but I just sold the Brad Miller super and a red to Brad's dad, really nice guy.

[Yaboi07]

That's awesome! Ive heard nothing but great things about brad so Im sure his dad is the same way

[Superhuskiefan1]

Not really related to the Mariners, but I just sold the Brad Miller super and a red to Brad's dad, really nice guy.
That's cool

[kvwjw]

Not really related to the Mariners, but I just sold the Brad Miller super and a red to Brad's dad, really nice guy.

Awesome, well atleast we know they are in the place they will be appreciated the most.

[jason122883]

Lets get this sweep!

[jason122883]

Seager seems to be coming back around

[Yaboi07]

I don't care if they scored I don't understand why wedge doesn't make him bunt. That's most likey a double play and blanco is up next. With 2 outs that just doesn't make sense to me. That's a routine double play because he didnt bunt

[jason122883]

Miller really needs to play more. I know he hasnt been great, but watching Ryan is brutal. Especially him and Blanco back to back

[Superhuskiefan1]

Miller really needs to play more. I know he hasnt been great, but watching Ryan is brutal. Especially him and Blanco back to back
Or when they keep putting on the hit and run with ryan batting :confused:

[jason122883]

I love Raauuuuuuul

[Superhuskiefan1]

Rauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul

[jason122883]

Guy has just been amazing for us. I remember hoping we would let him go by the end of April too :)

[Superhuskiefan1]

Guy has just been amazing for us. I remember hoping we would let him go by the end of April too :)
Looks like he'll be playing again next yr

[jason122883]

Man, Seager is squaring everything up

[jason122883]

Thats why you PH for Blanco with the bases loaded the previous inning. We needed more runs

[NeedChapmans]

Heh "Dustin Ackley pinch hits for Jason Bay". Almost like choosing your method of death ... the end result is the same so what's the difference.

[SyddWasHere]

Heh "Dustin Ackley pinch hits for Jason Bay". Almost like choosing your method of death ... the end result is the same so what's the difference.

Call up Romero already.

[Yaboi07]

Agreed bring Romero up!

[jason122883]

The youngsters starting it out right

[SyddWasHere]

Figures, the day I ship the super and red Miller goes off. Thankfully still have an orange and a bunch of refractors/regulars.

[Headbando5]

Don't stumble into the baseball forums much, but it's nice to see the M's have their own thread going here! Two nice three-baggers from Brad Miller today :)

As far as the whole season goes, does anybody else just look at Raul Ibanez and his TWENTY ONE homers and just think to themselves "huh?"


not that I'm complaining.

[jason122883]

Franklin and Ibanez on the bench today.

[Superhuskiefan1]

Seager 2Run HR 2-0 bottom 1st

[jason122883]

Seager 2Run HR 2-0 bottom 1st

He had a long slump, that he broke out of about a week ago. This past week he has been squaring everything up nicely

[Superhuskiefan1]

He had a long slump, that he broke out of about a week ago. This past week he has been squaring everything up nicely
Sure has hope it continues

[jason122883]

Zunino very shaky defensively today

[jason122883]

Liddi who was DFA'd got dealt to the O's today too

[SyddWasHere]

Liddi who was DFA'd got dealt to the O's today too

Hopefully we can move Peguero and Chavez also, would really like room for Stefen Romero.

[jason122883]

Hopefully we can move Peguero and Chavez also, would really like room for Stefen Romero.

I like Romero, but Id like to see what they have in Peguero first. He has never been given much of an opportunity. We all know he has as much power as anyone in baseball

[SyddWasHere]

I like Romero, but Id like to see what they have in Peguero first. He has never been given much of an opportunity. We all know he has as much power as anyone in baseball
Every pitcher in the major leagues knows all they have to do is throw something offspeed and they're fine. I have said it all along, if he ever learned how to make contact, he would be the next Vladimir Guerrero (a little slower).

[tajikey]

:(I like Romero, but Id like to see what they have in Peguero first. He has never been given much of an opportunity. We all know he has as much power as anyone in baseball

Looks at signature, favors quoted post :)!

[jason122883]

Franklin with another first inning homer

[Yaboi07]

They've been playing a lot better lately home run in 15 straight games

[SyddWasHere]

Streaming Taijuan Walker's third AAA start, password is walker1.
(http://www.twitch.tv/Sydwashere)
I have stuff to do today, not going to be streaming past the sixth or seventh inning (or sooner if Walker get pulled)

[jason122883]

I'm nervous about Carp in this series. I know he wants to stick it to us

[jason122883]

Clutch rip by Saunders

[billbanning]

Smoak is on fire (see what I did there?)! I'm really excited about how he is turning it around.

[jason122883]

They are squaring a lot of pitches up tonight. Outside of Bay and Franklin

[billbanning]

They are squaring a lot of pitches up tonight. Outside of Bay and Franklin

I'm not worried about Bay, him and Ibanez have been more than I thought they would be. Saunders is hitting the ball better, Seager and Smoak are on fire, and Franklin is doing a real good job. Just what the team needs heading into the All Star break.

[NeedChapmans]

Team is H O T

[jason122883]

I love the aggressiveness of the kids

[billbanning]

Miller just roped a bases loaded clearing double! God this team is lookin good!

[jason122883]

Kuma has been shaky recently when given a lead

[NeedChapmans]

Iwakuma is getting torched lately. Every single run given up on the HR for like four starts now ... likely leads all of baseball now in HR's given up.

[NeedChapmans]

Hanging pitches right down Broadway ... his night is ova.

[jason122883]

Iwakuma is getting torched lately. Every single run given up on the HR for like four starts now ... likely leads all of baseball now in HR's given up.


Get loose quick Blake

[NeedChapmans]

Nice to see JBJ hit the ball four feet. The one guy I root for against Seattle ...!

[dlab85]

Nice to see JBJ hit the ball four feet. The one guy I root for against Seattle ...!

I'm glad to see the automatic out in the order is back. Then again, I don't think I could stand to watch another night of Nava, Carp, Gomes in the outfield.

[NeedChapmans]

God this is not the game to watch if you like pitching. Rare to see in a Mariners game.

But the Allen Webster experiment is officially over.

[jason122883]

it's a slug fest

[NeedChapmans]

Interesting logic question just developed here. Farrell wants to take out Webster during an AB to Smoak. 1-0 count, Webster keeps throwing to 1st base trying to let Aceves warm up. Farrell then comes out and attempts to pull Webster but isn't allowed to do so until Webster throws another pitch to the plate.

Question is ... why would Allen Webster throw anything other than ball 2? No matter the pitch, he's coming out of the game / no sense in grooving a fastball. (Oddly enough, he did just that and Smoak lined out to right). Neat psychology there. Rare to have 100% certainly from a pitching standpoint that this is your last pitch no matter what.

[jason122883]

Zunino needs to start getting those runs from 3rd in

[dlab85]

And that will be all for Aceves

[dlab85]

I'm glad to see the automatic out in the order is back. Then again, I don't think I could stand to watch another night of Nava, Carp, Gomes in the outfield.

Well nevermind then :)

[NeedChapmans]

I'm glad to see the automatic out in the order is back. Then again, I don't think I could stand to watch another night of Nava, Carp, Gomes in the outfield.

Automatic out my ass ...

[NeedChapmans]

Damn ... beat me by a split second!

[Yaboi07]

Bad bad loss today I don't like how
Iwakuma has been pitching

[trixstar]

He has definitely hit a wall at least our bats have picked up some.

[motu79]

I'm glad to see a lot of the young guys hitting, especially Smoak. If he can consistently hit between .250-.270 and consistently drive in runs, I'll be OK with him.

With Bonderman being DFA, I wonder who the next young arm will be to come up.

On a side note, I FINALLY get to go watch the M's this year. 3 of my buddies and I are heading to the West side on Saturday to watch Felix pitch against the Angels! Gonna possibly get one of those Ackley Gnome figures too! :)

[billbanning]

I'm glad to see a lot of the young guys hitting, especially Smoak. If he can consistently hit between .250-.270 and consistently drive in runs, I'll be OK with him.

With Bonderman being DFA, I wonder who the next young arm will be to come up.

On a side note, I FINALLY get to go watch the M's this year. 3 of my buddies and I are heading to the West side on Saturday to watch Felix pitch against the Angels! Gonna possibly get one of those Ackley Gnome figures too! :)

I was thinking they would surprise us and call up Walker but in all reality it will probably be Ramirez, which I am ok with. I'm gonna be at the game on Saturday too! Won tickets during FanFest!

[Devi8or]

there was a post yesterday that pretty much pointed to it being Ramirez. The person would have to pitch Thursday and with Paxton, Walker, and Noesi having pitched recently, Ramirez was the only option who would be available

that and Walker is gonna hit his innings count here sometime, so I don't think we'll see him in Seattle this season

[billbanning]

Also, Hultzen has a rotator cuff injury and Paxton hasn't been pitching well enough to move up just yet.I have a feeling Walker will make the team out of ST next year.

[Devi8or]

Also, Hultzen has a rotator cuff injury and Paxton hasn't been pitching well enough to move up just yet.I have a feeling Walker will make the team out of ST next year.

yeah, forgot to mention Hultzen, who is back on the DL again. I agree on Walker though, I honestly wouldn't be shocked to see at least 2 of the big 3 on the team out of ST next season

[mcguirem13]

I'm glad to see a lot of the young guys hitting, especially Smoak. If he can consistently hit between .250-.270 and consistently drive in runs, I'll be OK with him.

With Bonderman being DFA, I wonder who the next young arm will be to come up.

On a side note, I FINALLY get to go watch the M's this year. 3 of my buddies and I are heading to the West side on Saturday to watch Felix pitch against the Angels! Gonna possibly get one of those Ackley Gnome figures too! :)

I was thinking they would surprise us and call up Walker but in all reality it will probably be Ramirez, which I am ok with. I'm gonna be at the game on Saturday too! Won tickets during FanFest!

I'll be at the game on Saturday too! I got tickets to King's Court which is going to be a blast!

[billbanning]

I'll be at the game on Saturday too! I got tickets to King's Court which is going to be a blast!

King's Court is a blast! I went a month or so when they played Texas. And plus you get a free shirt!

[jason122883]

Been a ton of offense this series

[Headbando5]

I was expecting a bit more out of Erasmo today, have pretty high hopes for the kid, but I'll keep in mind that it was his first game back in awhile. Hope he can bounce back to form.

[trixstar]

At this point I don't even care about wins and losses. To me this 4 game series was a positive thing. They batted .314 had a slugging over 400 and ops over 900. Miller, Franklin, to a lesser extent Zunino, Seager, and Smoak all did well and those are about the only 5 players I care about right now other than Felix. Hopefully they built a lot of confidence with their hitting this series even if they only won 1 out of 4 from the Sox.

[Devi8or]

At this point I don't even care about wins and losses. To me this 4 game series was a positive thing. They batted .314 had a slugging over 400 and ops over 900. Miller, Franklin, to a lesser extent Zunino, Seager, and Smoak all did well and those are about the only 5 players I care about right now other than Felix. Hopefully they built a lot of confidence with their hitting this series even if they only won 1 out of 4 from the Sox.

agreed, they scored 30 runs in a 4 game span...I'll take it. It's refreshing watching the young guys for a change actually doing something positive. I don't think watching the M's has been less frustrating for me.

Between guys like Miller, Franklin and Zunino it's nice to see them not be afraid to swing away and make a play

[Devi8or]

Looks like Blake Beavan option to Tacoma and Erasmo Ramirez optioned to Everett today. Boby LaFramboise and Noesi called up.

I was shocked at first, then saw the reasoning. It allows Ramirez to continue pitching in Everett during the break. Apparently Tacoma also has days off with their all star game and such. So it allows him to start in a regular rotation schedule. Apparent;y he can be called back up in 10 days, so it'll most likely be that scenario

[billbanning]

I wouldn't be surprised if they moved Blake so he can start some games for Tacoma and then come back to the bigs once he has a few. He was looking pretty good in long relief, but then again when you come in down by 7 there isn't much expectation. That better be Noesi's role with the team. Honestly, I don't wanna see him in until its out of reach.

[Devi8or]

I wouldn't be surprised if they moved Blake so he can start some games for Tacoma and then come back to the bigs once he has a few. He was looking pretty good in long relief, but then again when you come in down by 7 there isn't much expectation. That better be Noesi's role with the team. Honestly, I don't wanna see him in until its out of reach.

that's the word, is that Beavan is going down to start in Tacoma. It expands their options later, but honestly I'm not a big Beavan fan at all. They really don't have a lot of options for calling up starting pitchers later with Hultzen hurt, Walker on a innning count and Paxton being semi effective. Of the 3, I would bet Paxton gets the first shot though

If Harang keeps getting killed out there, I have a feeling another move is gonna be in the making, which could end up being Beavan back again

[jason122883]

Raul absolutely unloaded on that one. What a shot!

[trixstar]

Ball = Destroyed

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[trixstar]

Dear lord Ibanez

[Superhuskiefan1]

Morales makes it Back to Back

[jason122883]

Back to back

[trixstar]

My thoughts on Morales

Pay that man his money - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jUBbCgMWmE)

[Verufian]

Fun game to be watching! Saunders is dealing!

[jason122883]

Farquhar making his presence felt early. He's just terrible

[Devi8or]

Just saw Seagers post game interview, he has a pic of him and my daughter hanging up in his locker lol

[jason122883]

Just saw Seagers post game interview, he has a pic of him and my daughter hanging up in his locker lol

That's awesome

[jason122883]

Considering Ackley and Seager both went to College together, and bot drafted by Seattle, you have to assume they have some kind of friendship.

Seager is such a better hitter than Ackley. Just makes me wonder why Ackley isn't working with him in the offseasons to get some tips, or approach on hitting.

[jason122883]

That catch by Felix was awesome

[Verufian]

I really enjoy watching this team.

[jason122883]

I really enjoy watching this team.

Smoak is really hitting well

[Verufian]

If Seager gets a hit here it should put him at .300

[Verufian]

Grand Slam - Calling it

[Verufian]

Grand Slam - Calling it

Quoted for jinx

[trixstar]

team is looking good behind the plate right now that's for sure

[jason122883]

The future is br ight for sure. A little late this season. Would have to make one hell of a run, but should contend next year

[tajikey]

I love almost everything about the Mariners, right now. The only exception being their 3 and 4 starters in the rotation. Joe Saunders is pitching far better than I would have thought, and deserves to bump Harang out of the 3-spot.

Smoak is starting to come around on the offensive side of the game, and the rest of the guys are killin' it. Brad Miller very well may be my favorite Mariner at this point.

Okay, I take that back, I love the King, but Miller is a very close second.

[trixstar]

If Brad Miller went up to Howard Lincoln & introduced himself, it would be the first time Lincoln would know who Miller is and what he does

[jason122883]

Yeaaaah Condor!

[billbanning]

Absolutely love the production from the bottom half of the order lately.

[SyddWasHere]

I am absolutely enthralled with how Smoak has been playing recently, finally showing why he was a part of the Lee trade.

[billbanning]

I am absolutely enthralled with how Smoak has been playing recently, finally showing why he was a part of the Lee trade.

I 100% agree with you. His glove has been realy solid and his hitting has been what we have been waiting for. If he ends the season at .280/25/75 I would be thrilled.

[jason122883]

The voting was accurate. Raul easily our first half MVP

[NeedChapmans]

Intentionally walking the tying run on base up 3 runs ... can't remember the last time I saw that.

[jason122883]

Intentionally walking the tying run on base up 3 runs ... can't remember the last time I saw that.

Wedge is the manager.

Kuma has been terrible lately. He gets a lead then just starts elevating everything

[jason122883]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeep

[trixstar]

Hell of a run, lets keep it going after the break :)!

[Yaboi07]

After the break they start with 3 against the Lastros! Hope we can get another sweep

[SyddWasHere]

Man, I really wish we didn't have that terrible run in May, we would be in contention and I really feel like we would be buyers at the trade deadline (besides Walker, we definitely have the prospects to trade). If we are able to sweep Houston and then come home and win both series against Cleveland and Minnesota, I think it will be very interesting to see what Z does.

[Headbando5]

Heck of an end to the first half boys! It's been fun watching this young guys get after it. Hope Iwakuma can figure it out to the point that he had earlier in the year, but at least he pitched well enough to get the win today! Hope the break doesn't take away the momentum too much, knowing our luck..

[SyddWasHere]

Victor Sanchez just threw a no-hitter.
(http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2013_07_17_lanafx_cliafx_1&t=g_box&sid=t500)
What to do with my stash?

[jason122883]

Any chance you are streaming Walker's start again?

[jason122883]

Seager 15 game hitting streak

Seattle 23 game HR streak. I think the record is 27

[SyddWasHere]

Any chance you are streaming Walker's start again?

unfortunately not going to be able to, it's date night.

[jason122883]

unfortunately not going to be able to, it's date night.

No worries. Enjoy your night!

[billbanning]

For those not watching, Seager hit a 2 run HR and Ackley got a 2 rbi double. Good to see Ackley getting his hits!

[NeedChapmans]

For those not watching, Seager hit a 2 run HR and Ackley got a 2 rbi double. Good to see Ackley getting his hits!

And now Miller with a 2 run HR. If Seattle can keep this up the next three series and find a way to win 8 of 10, can't see how Z is a seller at the deadline.

[jason122883]

Ackley really needs to swing at those fastballs right down the middle

[jason122883]

Then he draws a sweet walk after digging a deep hole

[Superhuskiefan1]

Boooom miller 3 run hr

[NeedChapmans]

Mariners have been great at the plate tonight. Could be years before you watch Zunino walk three times in a game (All four AB's have been full counts ... really doing a nice job of working pitchers the last few weeks).

Brad Miller ... Damn.

[SyddWasHere]

Man this kid is so much fun to watch!

[jason122883]

This team is so much fun to watch. I actually hope they trade Morse so we don't have to work him in an already crowded outfield

[jason122883]

Man little Danny needs to go. He blows

[NeedChapmans]

A gift cycle for Barnes on that one ... Miller's tag was in time.

Good for Houston though. Memories for Barnes.

[jason122883]

A gift cycle for Barnes on that one ... Miller's tag was in time.

Good for Houston though. Memories for Barnes.

Exactly what it was.

[tajikey]

Walker is dealing in Fresno tonight, too.

[NeedChapmans]

I'm surprised Ackley didn't get a concussion on that play. I expected him to be so dizzy / he'd just run into the CF flag pole.

Seattle wants to contend, they need to forget about the Ackley / CF experiment.

[jason122883]

Umpires throwing another gift their way on that walk

[tajikey]

I'm surprised Ackley didn't get a concussion on that play. I expected him to be so dizzy / he'd just run into the CF flag pole.

Seattle wants to contend, they need to forget about the Ackley / CF experiment.

I watched Ty Kelly up close and personal last night, and I really like what I saw.

[NeedChapmans]

Umpires throwing another gift their way on that walk

Yea, certainly was a strike on the 3-1 pitch but Seattle D certainly has not been good this inning. Miller missed a chippy at SS, Ackley should have had the fly ball to center.

It's made for a very entertaining AB if nothing else.

[NeedChapmans]

I watched Ty Kelly up close and personal last night, and I really like what I saw.

I think he's the perfect 9 hole guy for this team in the future. Excellent OBP his five years in the minors.

[jason122883]

Whew. Got the biggest bat out

[jason122883]

Man. Our hitters may not want to leave Houston

[tajikey]

I think the 48% of Mariner runs scored via the homerun to be a pretty amazing stat. They're averaging a little over two runs a dinger, too. Three so far tonight, accounting for 60% of the production.

[jason122883]

8 BB, 4 HR tonight so far

[jason122883]

Time to bench Miller.... Weak ass fly out

[tajikey]

8 BB, 4 HR tonight so far

Forgot about Seager's two-run gem. Make that 80% of the run production tonight :)!

[jason122883]

Bedard looks really good early

[jason122883]

Kuma got out of quite the jam there

[jason122883]

Holy crap, a ton of swing and misses from us

[jason122883]

Seattle being no hit in the sixth. Yet the score is 2-2

[Devi8or]

Seattle being no hit in the sixth. Yet the score is 2-2

Seattle has been scoring so many runs lately that they are getting no hit, yet still have 2 runs lol

[Verufian]

Bedard could potentially get the loss allowing no hits lol. Crazy

[Superhuskiefan1]

Mariners lead 4-2 Saunders 2 Run Double first hit of the game

[jason122883]

Bedard could potentially get the loss allowing no hits lol. Crazy

Sweet avatar!

Saunders tattooed that thing to center

[Superhuskiefan1]

3rd time in Mariners history they have won a game with 1 hit

[billbanning]

I'll take it, even though Seager's hitting streak and the Mariners home run streak ended. really good to see them manufacture runs when they need to. With Felix going tomorrow I can't help but lock this down as a sweep.

[jason122883]

Crazy to see a pitcher take a loss without giving up a hit

[Superhuskiefan1]

Crazy to see a pitcher take a loss without giving up a hit
http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff368/UWHuskies17/NH_zpsb92f8975.jpg (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/UWHuskies17/media/NH_zpsb92f8975.jpg.html)

[SyddWasHere]

Man, that was an awesome play by Franklin.

If Miller is able to keep his current pace the rest of the year, he's going to be giving Franklin (or Iglesias) a run for his money for AL rookie of the year.

[jason122883]

Man, that was an awesome play by Franklin.

If Miller is able to keep his current pace the rest of the year, he's going to be giving Franklin (or Iglesias) a run for his money for AL rookie of the year.

Gotta love having the arm and range of a SS playing 2B for you. I figured he was just gonna eat that one, but made a spectacular play

[jason122883]

Felix taking the mound looking for the sweep

[Devi8or]

Felix taking the mound looking for the sweep

Hopefully the offense shows up today, we always struggle in the series ending games this year

[Superhuskiefan1]

Franklin GS 7-0 M's

[trixstar]

Grand Slam for Nick Franklin :)!

[jason122883]

officer Nick Franklin with the salami !

[billbanning]

Enjoy this guys, I have a feeling we're in for something special this summer.

[tajikey]

Franklin supporting his ROY season!

[jraarmy]

Wow! Is it me or is the MOJO Rising?

[trixstar]

Glad Ackley is off to a good start.

[jason122883]

Glad Ackley is off to a good start.

I keep waiting for him to go on a tear. Nothing too spectacular, but a few multi hit games in a row or something

[jason122883]

Ackley with solid contact. Nice catch in left.

Smoak is the only Mariner in the game to not score a run. Crazy stuff

[jason122883]

Missed call at 1st by Bucknor. I think him and Angel Hernandez are easily the worst 2 umpires in baseball

[jason122883]

Ackley 3-3 Whoop, whoop

[jason122883]

Thank God we are winning. If we weren't id be ticked by all the mistakes by the Umpires on the bases. Altuve was not close to tagging 2nd before he threw that ball

[kvwjw]

I like what im seeing and definatly liking miller and franklin and smoak showing up has been great hope he doesnt disapear again.

[jason122883]

Good for the win. What a terrible showing from the BP though. I think Bobby may end up in AAA again soon. Is there not someone out there that we could pick up off the streets better than Farquhar. His ERA has to be over 7 by now

[NeedChapmans]

Seattle staring pitching, and hitting have been very very good / but the defense and bull-pen have been quite terrible. Even during this streak, it's only been masked by the 7 runs a game Seattle is scoring.

The OF lacks any kind of range (especially if you go Bay in left, Ackley in center ... ugh) and Miller at shortstop is never going to have a gold glove. Z has been terrific behind the plate with just one past ball / no errors and only 7 SB's since his call-up (5 of which he didn't attempt a throw) but I just get the feeling that when the bats cool down a bit, the same flawed team will show itself in terms of fundamentals, strike outs, and relief.

Fun to watch for sure though.

[trixstar]

Mariners have scored 19.1 percent of their runs this season in the LAST 10 GAMES.

[Superhuskiefan1]

Brad Miller AL POW first mariners rookie to win rookie pow honors since Griffey in 1989

[Superhuskiefan1]

Morales HR 1-1

[Superhuskiefan1]

Zunino HR 2-1 M's

[trixstar]

Zunino dinger 2-1

[SyddWasHere]

That's the Zunino I want, the Zunino we need, the Zunino we deserve.

[Superhuskiefan1]

Harang 7 Solid innings

[Superhuskiefan1]

7 in a row

[billbanning]

Would have liked to see more runs against Jimenez but the Indians are good and a win is a win. Gotta keep telling myself we aren't playing the Astros anymore lol. Let's see if Erasmo can keep it going tomorrow.

[tajikey]

The 4-spot in the rotation has been a disappointment all year. They need to move Saunders up to 3, bump Harang down a spot and figure out #5. Shoot, bring up Walker and move Harang to the 5-spot. It give the M's the best chance to go undefeated the rest of the year.

#wishfulthinking

[billbanning]

I have a feeling Jack Z might make a deal for another veteran starting pitcher. Safeco can turn a decent vet into a productive one. Hell, look how Harang pitches there!

[tajikey]

Crossing fingers Ramirez doesn't implode again. He was terrible last time around...

[Superhuskiefan1]

4-3 Marines Zunino clutch 2 out RBI base hit for the lead

[SyddWasHere]

Ughhhhhhhhhhh, Ackley just isn't getting it done.

[NeedChapmans]

Ughhhhhhhhhhh, Ackley just isn't getting it done.

You can bet with Kazmir on the mound tomorrow ... Wedge goes with the Ryan / Bay and sits Ackley.

Seattle not steamrolling like they we're against LA or Houston, but still getting the job done against Cleveland. Zunino might end up with both GW RBI's.

Good to see when Miller and Franklin aren't getting on; Seattle is still winning.

[kvwjw]

The 4-spot in the rotation has been a disappointment all year. They need to move Saunders up to 3, bump Harang down a spot and figure out #5. Shoot, bring up Walker and move Harang to the 5-spot. It give the M's the best chance to go undefeated the rest of the year.

#wishfulthinking

Im down with seeing him up but he wont be able to finish the season Hes quickly aproaching his Career high in innings and should be pushed as far as it would require for him to finish the season as a starter. He should be shut down around 150-160 IP i t hink his career high is like 133IP or something like that. NO reason to risk the future.

[SyddWasHere]

You can bet with Kazmir on the mound tomorrow ... Wedge goes with the Ryan / Bay and sits Ackley.

Seattle not steamrolling like they we're against LA or Houston, but still getting the job done against Cleveland. Zunino might end up with both GW RBI's.

Good to see when Miller and Franklin aren't getting on; Seattle is still winning.

I never thought I would say this but at this point I would prefer Chavez every day.

A lot of people are wondering what's going to happen when Morse/Guti get back, I for one am looking forward to having a Ibanez / Saunders / Morse OF.

[Superhuskiefan1]

I never thought I would say this but at this point I would prefer Chavez every day.

A lot of people are wondering what's going to happen when Morse/Guti get back, I for one am looking forward to having a Ibanez / Saunders / Morse OF.
Agreed and they said when morse and guti come back they would send down ackley

[SyddWasHere]

Agreed and they said when morse and guti come back they would send down ackley

I missed that.

[NeedChapmans]

Ugh ... watching these Mariners games on the east coast is killing me. I see 16 innings in my future here / damn you TW.

[NeedChapmans]

Wow ... what terrible base-running by Cleveland. I might make it out of this in 9!

[Superhuskiefan1]

8 in a ROW!!!

[NeedChapmans]

Some awfully generous strike calls for the Mariners tonight ... 8 in a row by the hairs on their chinny chin chin.

[tajikey]

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!! The M's infield is incredible!

[Superhuskiefan1]

Some awfully generous strike calls for the Mariners tonight ... 8 in a row by the hairs on their chinny chin chin.
That's what happens when your on a roll