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Report: Seattle Mariners to Send Jesus Montero to Triple-A

Posted by Scott Lewis under Seattle Mariners on May 23, 2013

Seattle Mariners v Cleveland Indians

As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene…

Oops, wrong Jesus. This one might not be returning so soon. The Seattle Mariners will send Jesus Montero to Triple-A Tacoma, according to a report from Ryan Divish.

The only surprise here is that the Mariners kept Montero up with the big club this long. A roster comprised primarily of designated hitters may have room for a catcher that can’t run or catch, so as long as he can hit. Montero’s .208/.264/.327 line speaks for itself. He has been awful at the plate.

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Brendan Ryan Tests the Limits of “Glove First” Shortstop, Loses Job

Posted by Drew Fairservice under News And Notes, Seattle Mariners on Apr 24, 2013

brendan ryan face

Breaking news: the Mariners are terrible! The offense has stalled and it’s time for a change. Brendan Ryan, the pre-eminent defensive shortstop in the game who also offers zero offensive contribution, is the first to lose his job. The Marines, in their infinite wisdom, want Robert Andino to take over as the starting shortstop. Which is just delightful.

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Mariners Look to Complete Nintendo+Television Combination for Maximum Fun

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Moneymoneymoney, News And Notes, Seattle Mariners on Apr 16, 2013

Houston Astros v Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners already purchased one of the largest televisions in the world and are owned by a company best known for creating some of the most popular video games in history. Why not complete the entertainment trifecta and buy up the company which current owns the team’s broadcasting rights?

The good people at Seattle Mariners Inc are going to do just that, as reports indicate the Mariners ownership group will buy a controlling interest in ROOT Sports, the regional sports network that broadcasts the Mariners and partner with DirectTV to create a new regional sports network partnership. The Mariners deal with ROOT features an opt out clause after the 2015, at which point the new DirecTV partnership will take over, one can only assume.

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Padres Ready to Say Hello to the New Petco Park

Posted by Drew Fairservice under News And Notes, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners on Apr 09, 2013

Courtesy of the San Diego Union-Transfer

Courtesy of the San Diego Union-Transfer

Last night was the first chance for most fans to catch a glimpse of Safeco Field’s new dimensions, though it appears to be just more of the same. The M’s pitched a shutout and failed to hit a home run of their own. Time will tell if moving the fences will play into the Mariners plan as they beefed up their offense this winter. I’m sure hosting the Astros has something to do with the lack of runs, but that’s just me.

The San Diego Pardres play in an even more “extreme” ballpark than the Mariners, and they take their new yard out for a spin this afternoon when they host the Dodgers at new look Petco.

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The Rays Are The Bizarro Mariners

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Scorn, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays on Apr 02, 2013

Rays suck

Remember yesterday when we praised the Mariners marketing initiatives, engendering good will in the face of decades of futility on the field? With the Mariners starting the season on the road, they opened Safeco Field to fans and it was an unqualified success.

The Rays are the opposite of the Mariners. They built a very successful ballclub in a less-than-optimal location, with very little fan support for a whole host of reasons. The Rays, try as they might, haven’t built the same type of love affair with their fans.

The Rays are still willing to try, however. They see how well the Mariners create memorable experiences for their fans and they want a piece of that pie. So what did the Rays do? They ripped off one of the most successful Mariners promotions and made it their own.

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The Mariners Always Do It Right

Posted by Drew Fairservice under HardBall Talkin', Seattle Mariners on Apr 01, 2013


If only the Mariners were as good at “selecting baseball players to comprise their professional baseball team” as they are at “doing right by their fans and fostering goodwill within the community.”

Because, honestly, it is stuff like this that makes me shake my head in amazement at how a little bit of effort and heart goes a long way to cover up ten years of complete ineptitude on the field. Well, they had that one year that was pretty good but still.

The Mariners, of course, added one of the world’s largest LED displays as part of substantial renovations to Safeco Field this winter. In addition to giving fans a sneak peek at the new-look ball yard, they also give fans a chance to watch Felix Hernandez one more time. Never a bad thing, as it is all the M’s have to go on at this point.

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Jason Bay Makes Mariners 25-Man Roster

Posted by Darren Kritzer under News And Notes, Seattle Mariners on Mar 31, 2013

Seattle Mariners Photo Day

The Seattle Mariners took a chance on Jason Bay this off-season after the former All-Star agreed to part ways with the New York Mets in November of last year. Now, it appears the gamble paid off, as the Mariners announced they designated outfielder Casper Wells for assignment, giving Jason Bay the 25th spot on the Seattle roster.

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