May 21, 2004 · Filed Under Mariners · Comments Off on  

So, have we reached the point yet where after a big win — like last night’s 11-0 laugher — we don’t have to say, “This might be the win that gets them going!” Because really, there is no such win when you’re talking about an old, bad team.

May 21, 2004 · Filed Under Mariners · Comments Off on  

Doug Pappas passed away today at the age of 43. I conversed with him a few times during my season at Baseball Prospectus, and I enjoyed him as a person and a writer. He will be missed.

May 21, 2004 · Filed Under Mariners · Comments Off on  

Ramon Santiago was actually called up on the 11th, it turns out. He just hasn’t been used since the 15th — he played three straight games (12-13-14) and then not again. I’m confused about that pattern… but then, I’d be pulling Boone & Co in blowouts to put the bench in there. If Boone (say) gets taken out on a double play in the ninth protecting a nine-zero lead, this season’ll get a lot worse.