Angels Hook Trout For 430 Million

The LA Angels made history this week by announcing the signing of star center fielder Mike Trout to a 12 year $430 Million deal.  Trout, a 7 time all star  and 2 time MVP has been with the Angels for his entire MLB career beginning in 2011.
The news is somewhat distressing for Mariner fans as the Angels are in our division.  The Mariners have gone into rebuilding mode hoping to be a contender in the long term future.

Mariners Go On Tear--Anyone Notice?

While most Seattle sports fans have turned their attention to football and worrying about Russell Wilson's ankle, certainly a legitimate thing to worry about, the Seattle Mariners have won seven consecutive games and are 2 and a half games out in the Wild Card hunt.  The M's have not been in post season in 15 years.

Edgar Martinez Speaks At Ricoh Seminar

Ricoh Copiers held a seminar for people from The UPS Store and other perspective customers.  The event was held at Safeco Field where the Mariners play.  Edgar Martinez (top picture with Deb and myself) was the guest of honor. Edgar opened himself up to questions from the audience.
We also took a tour of Safeco, the middle picture was taken from the press box which our guide said was the largest one in the country.  the bottom picture was taken in the Mariner Dugout.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

I had a great time last night with with wife, and friends as we went to Safeco Field to watch the Mariners play the Baltimore Orioles.  Although the M's came up short, we watched an excellent pitching performance by Felix Hernandez.  We also stayed around for the fireworks display afterwards.  Before we went over, we met for a pre-game brew at Henry's

Mariners Get Broom Out Of Attic--Sweep Angels

More than half way through the baseball season, the Seattle Mariners held on for it's first sweep of the 2013 season. It came at home against the loaded but underachieving LA Angels.  Michael Saunders hit a 2-run homer and Raul Ibanez (above) doubled in a run.  This lifted a "monkey" off the M's back as they have blown opportunities for sweeps several times during the season.