We are two months through the 2011 MLB season and by the wondful grace of God, The Mariners are not only still competative, they are 3 games above five hundred. As I write this they are 31-28.
Yes, I'm aware it's chilly in hell today.
Hell's climate aside, the Mariners have managed to salvage an early season replication of last season's hitting woes, and are currently playing a brand of ball that can be described as, "not shitty enough to lose." If Felix gives up 2 runs, believe the offense is going to squeeze out less then five.
It hasn't been the prettiest product, but at the end of the day, winning is the best form of makeup.
And thats what the Mariners keep doing- winning. Since April 21st they are 24- 15, and more recently they have won their last 6 series' (a feat they haven't accomplished since 2001-when they won 116 games).
That being said, I still don't think they're good. I believe they have the best pitching in the American League, but their hitting still leaves alot to be desired. Is their lineup better then last year? Yeah, I think so. Are they watchable? Shit yeah. After last year, I was starving for wins. So each time they squeeze out an ugly 3-2 game- it's better than porn.
Maybe the bats start heating up. Last night they took their 3 game out of a 4 game series with Tampa Bay. They did it by a fun combonation of pitching AND hitting. The outscored Tampa in the four games 27-10 (including 8 home runs). It's been a nice change of pace, but I won't hold my breath. After all, Chone Figgins still has an every day starting spot in that batting order, despite the fact he couldn't hit my curve ball.
Actually, while we are on the subject- lets me talk to"Chauncy". Dude, there is shame in calling it quits. You will still get your money. The Mariners are owned my Nintendo, you know they're good for it. So there is no reason for you to be playing anymore. You're hurting your team, yourself, shit you have to be embarrassing the hell out of your family.
Chone, think about your family.
They miss you. It's time to for you to rest that hangnail you've been battling and ride the 60 Day DL. Your family needs you at home, and we need Mike Carp and Dustin Ackley in Seattle. Hastiness in handling this situation would be appreciated.
Seattle starts a road trip today with 3 in Chicago then 4 in detroit. Heres to hoping they come back still above .500.
PS. Greg Halman, welcome back to the bigs. Your cup of coffee last year was dog shit ( 4/30. 5 total bases) but last night you seemed to live up to the potential. 3 hits, including two balls smashed to opposite field (1 for a triple and 1 for a 'holy shit that might be out' fly ball). My point is this, I know the kid isn't going to bat .750 all season-but last night he made one hell of an impression. Lets hope you can keep it up- and play 3rd base. Maybe?
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