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hasbeen

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Feb 22, 2010 5:14 PM
The Mariners could be very successful this season. They were 85-77 last season.
Their rotation is going to be great with Felix Hernandez, Cliff Lee, and Eric Bedard(especially if he can get back to his Orioles form).
Add in Griffey would supposedly lost weight in the off-season and is a guy people can look to. Lopez at second, Wilson at short, Gutierrez in center and Ichiro in Right.

Add in Figgins, Bradley, Johnson, and Kotchman and they should definitely be a threat in the wild card, but may also be the favorite for the AL West.


I'm personally excited. :D
Feb 22, 2010 5:14pm
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Azubuike24

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Feb 22, 2010 5:27 PM
The Angels still have a talented rotation and great closer, but I still question their lineup, how they will handle the loss of Figgins and whether they can produce at the same level as last year.

A lot of pressure on the likes of Howie Kendrick, Kendry Morales, Erick Aybar and Juan Rivera to repeat great seasons.
Feb 22, 2010 5:27pm
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purple_rein

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Feb 22, 2010 5:56 PM
They have Milton Bradley. I don't like their chances.
Feb 22, 2010 5:56pm
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Feb 22, 2010 5:59 PM
they could have a really good club. Assuming Bradley gets his shit together(which isn't likely) and isn't a cancer, with Hernandez and Lee, plus the edition of Figgins, an they have Jack Wilson as well, they could be a decent ballclub.
Feb 22, 2010 5:59pm
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Feb 22, 2010 6:14 PM
Depends on whether or not they can score. Defensively and pitching-wise they are stacked
Feb 22, 2010 6:14pm
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paulspadafora

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Feb 22, 2010 7:05 PM
Fuentes is not a great closer; he was pretty rough at times last year.

The Mariners should be one of the best defensive teams in the majors and have some solid speed at the top but there isn't anyone to fear in the middle of the order. If figgins and ichiro are themselves and Byrnes, Jr., or Bradley can show some life they might have enough hitting when you consider how solid their pitching should be.
Feb 22, 2010 7:05pm
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Mulva

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Feb 22, 2010 7:37 PM
Seattle had maybe the best offseason in baseball. They should be great defensively, and if Bedard comes back strong I'd take their 1-3 starters over anyone in the AL.
Feb 22, 2010 7:37pm
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Feb 22, 2010 7:41 PM
purple_rein wrote: They have Milton Bradley. I don't like their chances.
there is a ton of truth to this statement. his cubs teams are evidence of it.
Feb 22, 2010 7:41pm
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paulspadafora

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Feb 22, 2010 9:55 PM
Mulva wrote: Seattle had maybe the best offseason in baseball. They should be great defensively, and if Bedard comes back strong I'd take their 1-3 starters over anyone in the AL.
I'd rather have the sure thing in Boston. They have a much deeper staff too.
Feb 22, 2010 9:55pm
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Feb 22, 2010 10:08 PM
Bostons rotation is probably better overall (especially since Bedard has had like 1 good year. Hes good now, but is hurt by May.)

Hernandez and Lee are better than Bostons top, but overall the rotation is not as solid.
Feb 22, 2010 10:08pm
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Feb 22, 2010 10:10 PM
Yeah, I don't like the Milton Bradley signing, and honestly don't know why he's still in the MLB..

Other than that, they had a GREAT offseason.. My pick to win the West.
Feb 22, 2010 10:10pm
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Feb 22, 2010 10:44 PM
LTrain23 wrote: Yeah, I don't like the Milton Bradley signing, and honestly don't know why he's still in the MLB..

Other than that, they had a GREAT offseason.. My pick to win the West.
Texas is winning the west. The best combo of pitching and hitting. They have some nice young pitching prospects
Feb 22, 2010 10:44pm
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hoops23

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Feb 23, 2010 5:21 AM
jordo212000 wrote:
LTrain23 wrote: Yeah, I don't like the Milton Bradley signing, and honestly don't know why he's still in the MLB..

Other than that, they had a GREAT offseason.. My pick to win the West.
Texas is winning the west. The best combo of pitching and hitting. They have some nice young pitching prospects
Naw son
Feb 23, 2010 5:21am
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Footwedge

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Feb 23, 2010 8:30 AM
Seattle blew the pennant by releasing Branyon. Didn't they need a 3rd baseman?
Feb 23, 2010 8:30am
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Feb 23, 2010 9:02 AM
I think Texas is still a year or two from being able to take over that division. The starting pitching just isn't there for me, and signing Vlad just doesn't scream "Championship!" to me.

I like Bedard, Hernandez, and Lee at the top of the rotation too. Those three guys when they're on and healthy create some very difficult matchups for hitters. Thank god in New York we don't play them 18 times a year
Feb 23, 2010 9:02am
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jordo212000

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Feb 23, 2010 9:06 AM
Footwedge wrote: Texas blew the pennant by releasing Branyon. Didn't they need a 3rd baseman?
Seattle had Branyan last year, not Texas?
Feb 23, 2010 9:06am
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jordo212000

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Feb 23, 2010 9:09 AM
darbypitcher22 wrote: I think Texas is still a year or two from being able to take over that division. The starting pitching just isn't there for me, and signing Vlad just doesn't scream "Championship!" to me.

I like Bedard, Hernandez, and Lee at the top of the rotation too. Those three guys when they're on and healthy create some very difficult matchups for hitters. Thank god in New York we don't play them 18 times a year
And getting Milton Bradley does haha? I never said Texas was winning the World Series, just the west. Which really isn't a strong division IMO.

I think Seattle has a chance to have a great top of the rotation, but I need to see more from Bedard. His performance has ranged from awful to okay since he had that one great year. If Bedard can win them 15 games then yes I see Seattle being in the thick of things
Feb 23, 2010 9:09am
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Feb 23, 2010 9:53 AM
I think the Bradley acquisition could really turn out to be key for the Mariners. The guy is an on-base machine. His personality isn't fit for a big name (large fanbase) ball club. If Seattle can keep him out of the spotlight, he is capable of producing a .850+ OPS season. Sure, you may only get 120-130 games, but if you look at his numbers in '07 and '08, he can be extremely productive. I just think his last year with the Cubs was a terrible fit, especially since he started out slow.
Feb 23, 2010 9:53am
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Striker

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Feb 23, 2010 10:31 AM
Keeping in mind, the Mariners didn't sign Bradley. They traded Carlos Silva (aka the most overpaid waste of space) for him. You know Silva will provide you zero, while Bradley may provide you something big.
Feb 23, 2010 10:31am
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paulspadafora

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Feb 23, 2010 11:09 AM
jordo212000 wrote:
Footwedge wrote: Texas blew the pennant by releasing Branyon. Didn't they need a 3rd baseman?
Seattle had Branyan last year, not Texas?
And he plays first.
Feb 23, 2010 11:09am
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Feb 23, 2010 11:35 AM
Bradley and Griffey together could be a very bad combination. Beyond that, they certainly should contend to win the west if they stay healthy.
Feb 23, 2010 11:35am
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Feb 23, 2010 1:02 PM
paulspadafora wrote:
jordo212000 wrote:
Footwedge wrote: Texas blew the pennant by releasing Branyon. Didn't they need a 3rd baseman?
Seattle had Branyan last year, not Texas?
And he plays first.
Right over the head. Its a joke from the old place regarding TheDave. Said Broussard should play 3rd cause he is a lefty.
Feb 23, 2010 1:02pm