Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

[CharlieBrown]

So I went to my first, ever MLB game today (Mariners/D-Rays) and instantly fell in love with the game of baseball and realized why I loved the Mariners so much. Before the game, I was a mere, casual fan of baseball.

Anywho, my Marlins dynasty got really stale, prolly from all of those trades, so I will start a new dynasty with my favorite team - the Seattle Mariners.

This dynasty, will indeed stick. With a little over 2 weeks of school left, I am sure that I will play an entire season with the M's. I'll also make it a bit more fun with "magazine-type" articles here and there.

So... with that said, let's go M's.

All the good stuff is coming up next.

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

The Seattle Mariners'

2005 Season

Game: EA Sports' MVP 2005
Mode:Owner Mode
Difficulty: All-Star, Pared's Sliders
Roster: PooDiddy's
Games Played: All

[primo1]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

cool ..how about after games that you lose we question your mangerial skills(like the media) LoL

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Defensive Alignment

#44|1B, Richie Sexson - 30 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Arizona: .233 Avg, 9 HR, 23 RBI, 23 Games
Current Contract: 12.50M/4YR


#29|2B, Bret Boone - 35 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Seattle: .251 Avg, 24 HR, 83 RBI
Current Contract: 8.30M/1YR


#16|SS, Willie Bloomquist - 27 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Seattle: .245 Avg, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 93 Games
Current Contract: 300K/1YR


#5|3B, Adrian Beltre - 25 Years Old
2004 Statistics with LA Dodgers: .334 Avg, 48 HR, 121 RBI
Current Contract: 12.80M/5YR


#2|LF, Randy Winn - 30 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Seattle: .286 Avg, 14 HR, 81 RBI
Current Contract: 4.10M/2YR


#7|CF, Jeremy Reed (Top 100 Prospect) - 23 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Seattle: .397 Avg, 23 Hits, 18 Games
Current Contract: 1.10M/2YR

#51|RF, Ichiro - 31 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Seattle: .372 Avg, 262 Hits, 101 Runs
Current Contract: 11.00M/3YR


#8|C, Miguel Olivo - 26 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Chicago White Sox/Seattle: .233 Avg, 13 HR, 40 RBI, 96 Games
Current Contract: 900K/1YR


#28|DH, Raul Ibanez - 32 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Seattle: .304 Avg, 16 HR, 62 RBI
Current Contract: 4.40M/2YR

Bench

#22|IF, Jose Lopez - 600K/1YR
#39|2B, Wilson Valdez - 500K/1YR
#3|SS, Pokey Reese - 1.20M/YR
#53|OF, Greg Dobbs - 300K/1YR
#6|C, Dan Wilson - 1.80M/1YR

[CharlieBrown]

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Pitching Rotation

#50|1, Jamie Moyer; Left Handed - 42 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Seattle: 7-13, 5.21 ERA, 125 K
Current Contract: 5.20/1YR

#38|2, Joel Piniero; Right Handed - 26 Years Old

2004 Statistics with Seattle: 6-11, 4.67 ERA, 111 K
Current Contract: 300K/1YR


#45|3, Ryan Franklin; Right Handed - 32 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Seattle: 4-16, 4.90 ERA, 104 K
Current Contract: 2.10M/1YR


#30|4, Aaron Sele; Right Handed - 34 Years Old
2004 Statistics with LA Angels: 9-4, 4.02 ERA, 139 K
Current Contract: 3.90M/1YR


#55|5, Gil Meche; Right Handed - 26 Years Old
2004 Statistics with Seattle: 7-7, 5.01 ERA, 99 K
Current Contract: 2.50M/1YR

Bullpen

#56|LRP, Bobby Madritsch - 600K/1YR
#47|LRP, Ron Villone - 1.00M/1YR
#43|MRP, Jeff Nelson - 1.50M/1YR
#40|MRP, Julio Mateo - 300K/1YR
#17|SU, Shigetoshi Hasegawa - 3.20M/1YR
#18|CP, Eddie Guardado - 4.40M/2YR

[Acid]

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#5|3B, Adrian Beltre - 25 Years Old
2004 Statistics with LA Dodgers: .334 Avg, 48 HR, 121 RBI
Current Contract: 12.80M/5YR

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Batting Lineup

#1 - RF, Ichiro
With an MLB record, 262 hits last season, Ichiro looks to continue his hitting ways into the 2005 campaign. With his flawlass contact hitting, Ichiro will bat lead off - as usual.

#2 - LF, Randy Winn
Winn is a solid, though not great, hitter. He finds himself at #2 for the M's.

#3 - 3B, Adrian Beltre
Beltre will be looking to hit his 1000th career hit this season. His powerful ways puts him at #3 in the lineup.

#4 - 1B, Richie Sexson
The powerful slugger had his season cut short with the D'Backs. After signing a big time deal with the M's, the Washington native will bat 4th.

#5 - DH, Raul Ibanez
With a new position, Ibanez can focus on hitting rather than playing outfield. He may have time on the field when starters are given rest, but for now, the solid hitter will take it easy batting 5th.

#6 - 2B, Bret Boone
The aging Bret Boone finds himself lower than the previous season, batting 6th. If he can find the pop in his bat like his former self, Boone may rise up the lineup.

#7 - CF, Jeremy Reed
The young, hot prospect, will bat 7th looking to impress the team and it's fans.

#8 - SS, Willie Bloomquist
Bloomquist finally got what he wanted last season - a chance to start everyday. After beating out the likes of Pokey Reese, Jose Lopez, and Wilson Valdez in Spring Training, Bloomquist will bat 8th with 3 players pressuring him to the fullest extent.

#9 - C, Miguel Olivo
Olivo is a streaky hitter with his good and bad days. For the most part, he will bat 9th, but may move up in games against lefties.

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

April Schedule

April 04-06: Minnesota Twins
April 08-10: Texas Rangers
April 11/13-14: @ Kansas City
April 15-17: @ Chicago White Sox
April 18-19: @ Los Angeles Angels
April 20-21: Oakland Athletics
April 22-24: Cleveland Indians
April 26-28: @ Texas Rangers
April 29-May 1: Oakland Athletics

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Mariners Mania
A Magazine Dedicated to the M's Fans

Volume 1
March: Preseason

Main Article:
An interview with the Mariner's new GM/Owner, Charlie Brown.

Mariners Mania: So Mr. Brown, what's the goals and expectations for this season?

Charlie Brown: Obviously, for every team, the goal is to win it all. My expectations for this team is to contend for the division title - simple as that.

MM: With the signings of Beltre and Sexson, is this the team to watch this season?

CB: Of course! We will surprise many. It's not like we'll do as bad as last season.

MM: Anything else to add?

CB: Watch the M's this season. They are the team to beat. Just wait and see.

[elicoleman]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

I better not have to sign up for exclusive Mariners Mania coverage or I'm going to be pissed!

Good luck man, hopefully you won't make many trades and keep it as realistic as possible.

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

I better not have to sign up for exclusive Mariners Mania coverage or I'm going to be pissed!

Good luck man, hopefully you won't make many trades and keep it as realistic as possible.

Thanks man. I will try to keep this as realistic as possible. Plus... since I'm playing with my favorite team, I don't think I can trade anyone based on emotional attachment alone.

[cubsfan203]

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I'll be following. Good luck, although I hope the Rangers beat you.

[Husker_OS]

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Whatever you do, don't drop any of the players making over a million/year. That will ruin your media/sponsorship $$$

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Game 1 of 3
SAFECO Field
Seattle, WA

M's Win Season Opener, 3-1

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Minnesota Twins	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	2	11	0
Seattle Mariners «	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	-	-	3	6	2

Win: Seattle - Jamie Moyer (1-0)
Loss: Minnesota - Brad Radke (0-1)
Save: Seattle - Eddie Guardado (1)

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Seattle's Starting Pitcher, Jamie Moyer
Stat Line: W(1-0), 7H, ER, 4K

M's Season Debut...

In a somewhat, bland season opener, the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota twins to the tune of a 3-1 victory. The only runs batted in were by Randy Winn, who hit a 2 run homeun.

Ichiro played well, going 2 of 3 - both for extra bases of a double and triple.

Lew Ford was the bright spot of the Twins, going 3 of 4 with a run.

Seattle plays game two tomorrow.


Minnesota Twins Statistics (0-1)
Ford - 3/4, R
Bartlett - 2/5, RBI, K
Stewart - 2/5, K
Mauer - 1/4, RBI, 2K
Hunter - 1/4

Radke - L(0-1), 7.0IP, 6H, 3ER, BB, 6K
Romero - 1.0IP, BB


Seattle Mariners Statistics (1-0)
Ichiro - 2/3, 2B, 3B, BB, K
Winn - 1/4, 2-R HR(1), K
Boone - 1/4, 2K
Beltre - 0/3, BB
Sexson - 0/4

Moyer - W(0-1), 7H, ER, 4K
Madritsch - 0.1IP, H
Villone - 1.2IP, H, ER, K
Guardado - S(1), 1.0IP, 2H, 3K

Current Record: 1-0
Current Streak: Won Last 1
Next Game: Game 2 of 3, Minnesota Twins
Possible Matchup:Joel Piniero (0-0, 0.00 ERA) VS Johan Santana (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

[primo1]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

How isn't Santana their Ace??