Comments on: Quote of the day

By: Steve T

Steve T — Thu, 22 May 2008 00:49:32 +0000

@136 — understood. I think we’re all a little frustrated. I’d move to Tampa Bay, so I could follow a promising young team, if I could stand Florida.

By: north

north — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:45:46 +0000

Interesting phenomenon. Tenth man gets a spot start and gets a big hit. Didn’t think bench players were needed that could do that.

By: north

north — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:42:58 +0000

Where is Granderson today? Resting? Injured?

By: nwtrev

nwtrev — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:47:49 +0000

“”We’re happy with our defense in the outfield,” he replied.
– McLaren, to Baker

I posted this in the game thread yesterday but I don’t think anyone was left to read it. I think poor Geoff is starting to lose his mind. And really who can blame him covering this team? Did anyone catch this one?

Got a losing streak that needs fixing? A little problem getting hitters out? Well, hey just call 1-800-Bavasi and he’ll send you a lineup guaranteed to fix your hurts.

By: scraps

scraps — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:32:29 +0000

now they have to use their backup for 2/5 of the rotation because they can’t stand Joh.

But this kind of thing makes me understand where Tom is coming from as far as needing someone who will take charge. Good organizations don’t let the players push them around; they do what they think is best. The Mariners don’t “have” to do what the pitchers tell them.

By: jlc

jlc — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:32:17 +0000

Washburn better pitch a hell of a game with his favorite catcher out there. I’m a big Burke supporter for backup catcher, but the idea of him being the better starting catcher is silly.

By: HamNasty

HamNasty — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:29:24 +0000

I want John McLaren to tell us what the problem is. If it is not defense is it pitching? offense? I can’t remember him calling any facet of the game out with anything besides rah rah crap. This team sucks all all facets at least call something out McLaren or you are just losing with a good team(Not True).

By: CrazySuggestionGuy

CrazySuggestionGuy — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:25:26 +0000

OK, I have a question, and I’m not trying to be overly positive or drink the McLaren Kool-Aid or be sarcastic, I’m really and truly just having trouble thinking of the answer to the question:

“Is there any facet of the game that the Mariners are actually good at?”

Right now, I can’t name one… OK, maybe stolen bases, besides that…

By: msb

msb — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:25:09 +0000

The thing with the defense is that Blowers et al also seem shocked that it’s not very good.

and he isn’t the only one– various national writers and baseball men have also expressed their surprise …

By: Swungonandbelted

Swungonandbelted — Wed, 21 May 2008 22:22:41 +0000

His refusal to be accountable exposes him as an idiot, a liar, or both.

Or the organizational PR machine has him muzzled so he can’t slam the team in the media…