Category Archives: Mariners

2016 MVP Ballots

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Bryan

Unless your team wins the World Series, there are few days on the calendar sadder than the day the last out settles into a player’s glove and baseball slips into hibernation.  Among the few reprieves from the long, dark winter … Continue reading →

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2015 Baseball Preview

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Bryan

Opening Day is less than two weeks away, which means we shouldn’t expect more than two or three pitchers to tear elbow ligaments before the season starts. That kind of confidence makes a season preview less of a fool’s errand … Continue reading →

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2014 Walter Johnson Awards

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Bryan

The awards for best pitcher, at least in the American League, are worth far more ink than I’m about to spill on them. Alas… NL Walter Johnson Award 1. Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers You were expecting Dan Haren? Kershaw hasn’t quite … Continue reading →

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2014 Connie Mack Award

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Bryan

One of my favorite things about being a Baseball Bloggers Alliance member is voting for awards, including those for the best player, pitcher, and rookie in each league. We’re also asked to vote for the best manager. As I’ve said … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Fresh Blood

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Bryan

The Red Sox and Rangers are not going to the playoffs this year. The Yankees and Cardinals are barely above .500 and not guaranteed to play in October. The Braves are in a free fall, watching their postseason hopes dwindle … Continue reading →

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A 2014 All-Star Ballot

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Bryan

The All-Star Game is less than a month away. Does that mean it’s time for an official ballot? Probably not, but it’s what I’ve been thinking about lately, so sit there and read my thoughts. It’s easier than doing stuff. … Continue reading →

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2013 Cy Young Picks

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Bryan

This year’s Cy Young races are about as unpredictable as the end of an epidose of Full House. The voters will reward Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw for their exemplary work this year, and at first glance, they’re right in … Continue reading →

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Handicapping the Award Races

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Bryan

We’ve entered the final six weeks of the 2013 baseball season, leaving teams with anywhere between 36 and 40 games to play. How teams in Miami, Phoenix, and a dome in St. Petersburg have played four fewer games than the … Continue reading →

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Which Papi is the Best DH Ever?

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Bryan

Another one for the Forecaster: On a rainy July night in Boston with first place on the line, the Red Sox trail the Rays by one run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Two outs, runner on first, up … Continue reading →

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Franchise Player Mock Draft

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Bryan

I understand ESPN presented its annual franchise player mock draft today. I’d link to it, but I want to make my picks in a similar draft before I see who their experts picked. When I’m done, I’ll check out ESPN’s … Continue reading →

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