Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

I'm such an ***.

That's soooo not cool.

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Wednesday; May 18, 2005
Game 3 of 3
SAFECO Field
Seattle, WA

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
New York Yankees «	0	0	2	0	0	0	6	0	0	---	8	17	1
Seattle Mariners	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	---	3	7	0

Win: Mike Mussina (2-3)
Loss: Gil Meche (3-2)
Save: ---

EA Sports Player of the Game:
New York's Shortstop, Derek Jeter
Stat Line: 2-5, 2 HR (1 GS), 5 RBI

Bronx Bombers Too Much For M's...

New York had no mercy for the Seattle Mariners, as they belted 17 hits en route to their 24th win of the season.

Of those 17 hits, 4 were homeruns - 2 by Derek Jeter. Jeter was unstopable, with a solo homerun and a grand slam for his 7th and 8th of the season.

Gil Meche suffered his 2nd loss of the season, as his pitches were manhandled. He allowed 7 runs, 12 hits, and threw justs 2 Ks.


New York Yankees Statistics (24-17)
Williams: 4-4, Solo HR (6), 2 R
Giambi: 3-5
Jeter: 2-5, 2 HR/1 GS (8), 5 RBI, K
Sheffield: 2-5, Solo HR (11)
Womack: 2-5, RBI, SB, R
Flaherty: 2-5, R
Sanchez: 1-5
Sierra: 1-4, R, K

Mussina: CG, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K


Seattle Mariners Statistics (28-12)
Reed: 2-3, Solo HR (5), 2 RBI, BB
Ibanez: 2-4, K, CS
Relaford (PR/Sub): 1-1
Reese: 1-2, R, SB, BB, K
Beltre: 1-4
Ichiro: 0-3, RBI SF

Meche: 6 IP, 12 H, 7 ER, 2 K
Mateo: 3 IP, 5 H, ER

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	28-12	-
Texas Rangers	19-22	9.5
Los Angeles Angels	16-24	12.0
Oakland Athletics	14-26	14.0

Next Game: Game 1 of 3, San Diego Padres
Possible Matchup: Jamie Moyer (3-3, 4.73 ERA) VS Woody Williams (2-3, 4.53 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Friday; May 20, 2005
Game 1 of 3
SAFECO Field
Seattle, WA

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
San Diego Padres	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	---	2	9	1
Seattle Mariners «	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	-	---	3	12	0

Win: Jamie Moyer (4-3)
Loss: Woody Williams (2-4)
Save: Eddie Guardado (19)

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Seattle's Starting Pitcher, Jamie Moyer
Stat Line: 7 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 8 K, 2 BB

Moyer Plays Well in Win Over Padres...

Jamie Moyer had an outstanding outing for the M's in their win over the Padres - the first game of inter-league play. Moyer had 7 strong innings of work, striking out 8, allowing 2 earned runs on 7 scattered hits.

Pokey Reese came up well for the M's, in perhaps, his best game so far this season. He had 2 hits on 4 ABs with an RBI and stolen base. Raul Ibanez picked up the tail end with an RBI on 2 of 4 as well.

Seattle rises to 29-12 with game 2 of inter-league play tomorrow.




San Diego's shortstop, Khalil Greene, sustained a right forearm strain and will be out at least 12 days to heal. The Padres will make adjustments to their lineup, as Eric Young will fill in the void at shortsop.


San Diego Padres Statistics (25-17)
Klesko: 3-4, Solo HR (6), 2 R
Giles: 2-4, RBI, 2 K
Loretta: 2-4
Hernandez: 1-3, 2B, BB
Nevin: 1-4, K

Williams: 7 IP, 12 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Seanez: 1 IP, K


Seattle Mariners Statistics (29-12)
Reed: 3-4, 2B, R, CS
Reese: 2-4, RBI, R, SB
Ibanez: 2-4, RBI, K
Ichiro: 2-4, R, 2 SB, CS, K
Winn: 1-3, RBI SF, K
A. Boone: 1-3, BB
Wilson: 1-3, SH, K

Moyer: 7 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
Nelson: 0.1 IP, 2 H
Hasegawa: 0.2 IP
Guardado: 1 IP, 3 K

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	29-12	-
Texas Rangers	20-22	9.5
Los Angeles Angels	17-24	12.0
Oakland Athletics	14-27	15.0

Next Game: Game 2 of 3, San Diego Padres
Possible Matchup: Joel Pineiro (5-1, 4.26 ERA) VS Adam Eaton (3-2, 4.04 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Saturday; May 21, 2005
Game 2 of 3
SAFECO Field
Seattle, WA

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
San Diego Padres «	0	0	5	0	1	0	1	0	0	---	7	13	0
Seattle Mariners	0	1	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	---	4	12	0

Win: Adam Eaton (4-2)
Loss: Joel Pineiro (5-2)
Save: Travis Hoffman (13)

EA Sports Player of the Game:
San Diego's Catcher, Ramon Hernandez
Stat Line: 2-4, GS HR, BB

Padres 5 Runs in 3rd Enough For a Win...

The San Diego Padres had a solid outing offensively, as they won their 26th win of the season to the tune of a 7-4 victory.

Catcher, Ramon Hernandez, led the attack in the 3rd inning with a grand slam homerun - his 4th of the season. Brian Giles hit a homerun in the 3rd for run number 5 of the 3rd, and hit another homerun in the 5th for added insurance of a win.

Dave Roberts added more to the point total with a solo shot in the 7th.

The Mariners, just could not score, despite having 12 hits. They left many in scoring position because of mental mistakes.

The series' finale is tomorrow.




Jeremy Reed, the CF of the Mariners, strained his lower back on a defensive mishap and will be out for a week. Reed will not be put on the DL and the M's will run a 23-man team. Willie Bloomquist will take his spot for the time being.


San Diego Padres Statistics (26-17)
Giles: 3-5, 2 HR (10), 3 R
Hernandez: 2-4, GS HR (4), BB
Loretta: 2-5, R
Nevin: 2-5, 2 K
Roberts: 1-4, Solo HR (1), BB, K
Burroughs: 1-4, K
McAnulty: 1-4, K
Klesko: 1-5, R

Eaton: 7 IP, 10 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 7 K
Otsuka: 1 IP, 1 H, 2 K
Hoffman: 1 IP, 1 H, 1 K


Seattle Mariners Statistics (29-13)
Reed: 2-3, RBI, 2B
Beltre: 2-3, R
B. Boone: 2-4, 2-R HR (3), 2 R, K
Ichiro: 2-5, 2-2B, K, CS
Hansen (PH): 1-1
Jacobsen (Sub): 1-1
A. Boone: 1-4, RBI, BB, K
Winn: 1-4, BB, 2 K, CS

Pineiro: 5.2 IP, 10 H, 6 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Madritsch: 1.2 IP, 3 H, ER, 2 K
Mateo: 0.2 IP
Hasegawa: 1 IP, K

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	29-13	-
Texas Rangers	20-23	9.5
Los Angeles Angels	18-24	11.0
Oakland Athletics	14-28	15.0

Next Game: Game 3 of 3, San Diego Padres
Possible Matchup: Ryan Franklin (2-2, 4.86 ERA) VS Brian Lawrence (3-3, 4.86 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Sunday; May 22, 2005
Game 3 of 3
SAFECO Field
Seattle, WA

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
San Diego Padres	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	---	0	8	0
Seattle Mariners «	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	-	---	2	9	1

Win: Ryan Franklin (3-2)
Loss: Brian Lawrence (3-4)
Save: ---

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Seattle's Starting Pitcher, Ryan Franklin
Stat Line: CG SHO, 8 H, 4 K

Ryan Rises Over Padres..

Ryan Franklin pitched a gem in the series' finale against the Padres. Franklin went the whole nine innings, giving up 0 runs, and pitching 4 Ks.

Said Franklin, "I have to give a lot of credit to the defense, they really helped me out by getting me out of some jams."

Adrian Beltre was the leader of the M's offense, going 3 of 4 with an RBI.

Seattle travels to Baltimore for a 3 game road series.



Seattle's star first baseman, Richie Sexson, has been cleared to play in the upcoming series versus the Orioles. Sexson suffered a concussion earlier this month, and will start at 1st base in game 1. This moves Aaron Boone back to shortstop and Pokey Reese to the bench.


San Diego Padres Statistics (26-18)
Hernandez: 2-4
Roberts: 1-3
Burroughs: 1-4
Young: 1-4
Klesko: 1-4, K
Nevin: 1-4, K
McAnulty: 1-4, 2 K

Lawrence: 7 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, BB, 3 K
Otsuka: 1 IP, H, K


Seattle Mariners Statistics (30-13)
Beltre: 3-4, RBI
Reese: 1-3
Bloomquist: 1-3, CS
Winn: 1-4, R, K
Ichiro: 1-4, 2B
A. Boone: 1-4, K
Ibanez: 1-4, 2 K
B. Boone: 0-4, RBI

Franklin: CG SHO, 8 H, 4 K

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	30-13	-
Texas Rangers	20-24	10.5
Los Angeles Angels	18-25	12.0
Oakland Athletics	15-28	15.0

Next Game: Game 1 of 3, Baltimore Orioles
Possible Matchup: Aaron Sele (4-1, 2.27 ERA) VS Bruce Chen 3-2, 3.97 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Monday; May 23, 2005
Seattle, WA

Associated Press

Trouble in the M's Locker Room, Trade Talks

An unidentified official from the Mariners has indicated that relief pitcher, Jeff Nelson has openly complained about his contract and playing time and that the manager and owner need to step in to fix matters.

Nelson currently has an ERA of 1.93 and has played the least innings among Mariner pitchers with 14. He also has the least appearances among relief pitchers with 12.

In other troubles, relief pitcher, Bobby Madritsch, has complained about his contract and playing time as well.

He stated, "The lack of my playing time is questioning my motivation to play for this team."

Madritsch was penciled in by many to be the M's 5th starter in the off-season, but Gil Meche beat him out and Meche's success shows that it was the proper choice. Madritsch is now a long relief, left handed specialist pitcher.

Despite the fact that Madritsch leads the team in wins, with 6, he also owns the team's highest ERA with 5.61. He has also allowed the most hits, batting average, and homeruns among relief pitchers. It also doesn't help that AAA star, Travis Blackley, is tearing it up in the minors.

In trade talks, corner infielder and outfielder, Jeff Conine, has been placed on the trading block today, and it has been reported that the Marlins were talking to the Mariners about Conine and a possible trade. Florida does need a relief pitcher and Seattle does need an outfielder with Jeremy Reed's recent injury. Seattle has the option of trading an upset Jeff Nelson to Florida for Conine, who has played a minimal role in Florida.

We'll keep you posted...

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Tuesday; May 24, 2005
Seattle, WA

Associated Press

Trade Talks Were True, M's Acquire Conine

The reported trade talks of Jeff Conine to Seattle were true, as the Mariner's front office decided to trade the likes of Jeff Nelson and a minor leaguer to the Florida Marlins for corner infielder and outfielder, Jeff Conine.

Florida received relief pitcher, Jeff Nelson, who was open to the public about his lack of playing time and contract situation. Nelson played in 14 innings, with a 1.93 ERA, and threw out 13 Ks. The Marlins also agreed to take an aging, Scott Spiezio, from AAA-Tacoma, earning 3 million this season as well as next. It was a big price to pay, but the Fish were in dire need of a reliever.

Nelson could find himself as a closer in Florida, as the Marlins have went through 3 different closers this season - all of whom, have an ERA of well over 4.10.

Seattle received 38 year old veteran, Jeff Conine, no stranger to the state of Washington, having been born in Tacoma in 1966. He has played in little games with the Marlins, and couldn't have arrived at a better time for the M's, as they lost Jeremy Reed for 6 games.

"I would have loved to stay in Florida," said Conine, known as "Mr. Marlin" to many, "But the lack of any playing time is hurting."

Quoted Owner/GM, Charlie Brown, "He will be very good in mentoring some of our younger players and should be an asset to our team. I am very happy with this deal."

Conine will make his debut in tonight's game against the Orioles. He will start at left field, moving Randy Winn to center. When Jeremy Reed does return, Conine will move to the bench as the go-to pinch hitter - he will get plenty of time, as Brown likes to constantly pinch run and hit.

In other news, Rafael Soriano has been called up from AAA-Tacoma to play in the majors, as Bucky Jacobsen was optioned to AAA.

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Tuesday; May 24, 2005
Camden Yards
Baltimore, MD

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Seattle Mariners	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	---	2	10	0
Baltimore Orioles«	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	-	---	4	9	1

Win: Bruce Chen (4-2)
Loss: Aaron Sele (4-2)
Save: B.J. Ryan (11)

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Baltimore's Designated Hitter, Rafael Palmeiro
Stat Line: 2-4, 2 RBI

Conine's Debut Spoiled By Loss...

New left fielder, Jeff Conine, went 1 of 5 in his Mariner debut, batting second for the M's. He had a double and 3 strikeouts. In Richie Sexson's first game back from injury, he went 1 of 4 with a 2 run homerun in the first inning.

However, it was not enough to send the Rafael Palmeiro led team home, as Palmerio's 2 RBIs and Sammy Sosa's RBI double led the Orioles to victory.

Bruce Chen pitched well for Baltimore, allowing just 2 runs, while pitching 7 Ks in 7 innings.


Seattle Mariners Statistics (30-14)
B. Boone: 3-4, K
Ibanez: 2-4
Ichiro: 2-5, CS
Sexson: 1-4, 2-R HR (9)
Beltre: 1-4
Conine: 1-5, 2B, R, 3 K

Sele: 5 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 2 K
Madritsch: 1 IP, H, K
Soriano: 2 IP, 2 K


Baltimore Orioles Statistics (25-20)
Palmeiro: 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Newhan: 2-4
Sosa: 1-3, RBI, 2B, 2 R, HBP
Gibbons: 1-3, K
Mora: 1-4, RBI, R
Tejada: 1-4, K, SB
Lopez: 1-4, K

Chen: 7 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, BB, 7 K
Kline: 1 IP, H, K
Ryan: 1 IP, H

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	30-14	-
Texas Rangers	21-24	9.5
Los Angeles Angels	20-25	10.5
Oakland Athletics	15-29	15.0

Next Game: Game 2 of 3, Baltimore Orioles
Possible Matchup: Gil Meche (3-2, 3.21 ERA) VS Rodrigo Lopez (4-3, 2.04 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Wednesday; May 25, 2005
Camden Yards
Baltimore, MD

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Seattle Mariners «	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	---	3	11	0
Baltimore Orioles	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	---	2	10	1

Win: Gil Meche (4-2)
Loss: Rodrigo Lopez (4-4)
Save: Eddie Guardado (20)

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Seattle's Center Fielder, Randy Winn
Stat Line: 3-4, RBI, SB, BB

Sexson's Solo HR in 5th Enough For Win...

Richie Sexson, just 2 days removed from an injury, belted a solo homerun in the 5th inning that would give the Mariners the eventual win. So far, Sexson has homered in his first two games back from injury.

Randy Winn helped out, going 3 of 4 with an RBI, stolen base, and BB. He played center field for the second straight game - a position where he may need some work. However, he faired well with consitent catches.

Relief pitching was a key element in the victory. The likes of relievers: Julio Mateo, Rafael Soriano, Shigetoshi Hasegawa, and Eddie Guardado, pitched 3.2 strong innings. They allowed just 2 hits, 2 BB, and pitched 3 Ks. It was Soriano's 2nd game in the major leagues.


Seattle Mariners Statistics (31-14)
Winn: 3-4, RBI, SB, BB
B. Boone: 2-4, 2 R
A. Boone: 2-4, 2B
Ichiro: 2-5, RBI, SB, K
Conine: 1-4, K
Sexson: 1-5, Solo HR (10)

Meche: 5.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, BB, 2 K
Mateo: 0.2 IP, H, BB, 2 K
Soriano: 1 IP, BB, K
Hasegawa: 1 IP
Guardado; 1 IP, H


Baltimore Orioles Statistics (25-21)
Newhan: 3-5, RBI
Sosa: 2-4, 2B, R
Lopez: 2-5, 2B
Gibbons: 1-3, RBI, K
Palmeiro: 1-3, BB
Marrero: 1-4, K

Lopez: 7.1 IP, 11 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
Reed: 1.2 IP, BB, 2 K

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	31-14	-
Texas Rangers	21-25	10.5
Los Angeles Angels	20-26	11.5
Oakland Athletics	16-29	15.0

Next Game: Game 3 of 3, Baltimore Orioles
Possible Matchup: Jamie Moyer (4-3, 4.47 ERA) VS Sidney Ponson (4-2, 3.00 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Thursday; May 26, 2005
Camden Yards
Baltimore, MD

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Seattle Mariners	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	---	1	10	0
Baltimore Orioles«	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	0	---	5	10	1

Win: Sidney Ponson (5-2)
Loss: Jamie Moyer (4-4)
Save: ---

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Baltimore's Catcher, Javier Lopez
Stat Line: 2-4, GS HR, K

Lopez Hits a Grand Salami in 7th, M's Lose...

Seattle's, Jamie Moyer, and Baltimore, Sindey Ponson, found themselves in a pitchers duel throughout 6 innings - each giving up just 3 hits apiece. However, Moyer struggled in the 7th inning, allowing a bases loaded, 1 out situation. Skipper, Mike Hargrove, elected to sub out Moyer for Bobby Madritsch, who gave up a homerun and grand slam to Baltimore's, Javier Lopez.

Madritsch has been the worst Mariner's reliever, so far this season.

Seattle couldn't comeback in the next 2 innings, scoring just one run in the 8th.

However, good news comes their way, as they travel to Tampa Bay for their next series.


Seattle Mariners Statistics (31-15)
Sexson: 3-4
Hansen (PH): 1-1, R
Relaford (PR/Sub): RBI
Conine: 1-3
Beltre: 1-3, K
Ichiro: 1-4, BB
Winn: 1-4, BB
Wilson: 1-4, 2 K

Jamie Moyer: 6.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Madritsch: 1.2 IP, 3 H, ER, K


Baltimore Orioles Statistics (26-21)
Mora: 2-3, BB, K
Lopez: 2-4, GS HR (10)
Newhan: 2-4, RBI, R
Bigbie (PH): 1-1
Surhoff (PH/Sub): 1-2, R
Palmeiro: 1-4, 2B, R
Gibbons: 1-4

Ponson: 7.2 IP, 9 H, ER, 3 BB, 8 K
Reed: 1 IP, H, 2 K
Ryan: 0.1 IP, K

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	31-15	-
Texas Rangers	22-25	9.5
Los Angeles Angels	21-26	10.5
Oakland Athletics	17-29	14.0

Next Game: Game 1 of 3, @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Possible Matchup: Joel Pineiro (5-2, 4.79 ERA) VS Rob Bell (5-2, 3.41 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Friday; May 27, 2005
Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay, FL

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Seattle Mariners	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	2	0	---	6	11	0
Tampa Bay Devil Rays «	2	1	1	1	1	4	1	0	-	---	11	17	1

Win: Rob Bell (6-2)
Loss: Joel Pineiro (5-3)
Save: ---

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Tampa Bay's Designated Hitterr, Alex Sanchez
Stat Line: 3-5, 3 HR, 5 RBI

Sanchez Makes History as D'Rays Trample Over M's...

Tampa Bay's, Alex Sanchez, made history in today's game, becoming the first person in Devil Ray's history to record three homeruns in a single game. Sanchez, not known for hitting homeruns, hit two out of the park and had an inside the park homerun, pleasing the fans.

Not only was Sanchez on fire, but the whole D'Rays came up to play, surprising everyone - perhaps, even themselves.

Carl Crawford was a monster on getting on base, going 3-4 with two triples, two stolen bases, and two runs. Julio Lugo, Charles Johnson, and B.J. Upton each hit homeruns, as the Devil Rays scored a run in every inning through 7.

Seattle had their bright spots in the loss, however. Jeff Conine hit his first homerun as a Mariner and of the season. He had 3 RBI - a 2 run homerun and an RBI sacrifice fly. Aaron Boone also hit a homerun - his 2nd of the season.

Still... it was far from enough to overcome the big leads.


Seattle Mariners Statistics (31-16)
Ibanez: 3-4, RBI
Beltre: 3-4, R
Conine: 1-3, 2-R HR (1), 3 Total RBI, K
B. Boone: 1-3
A. Boone: 1-4, 2-R HR (2), K
Winn: 1-4, R, K
Sexson: 1-4, 2 K

Pineiro: 5 IP, 11 H, 6 ER, 2 K
Mateo: 0.2 IP, 4 H, 4 ER
Soriano: 2.1 IP, 2 H, ER, 3 K


Tampa Bay Devil Rays Statistics (19-30)
Crawford: 3-4, 2-3B, 2 R, 2 SB, HBP
Johnson: 3-4, HR (5), 2 RBI
Sanchez: 3-5, 3 HR (6)/1 Inside Park HR, 5 RBI
Lugo: 2-4, HR (5), 2 RBI, HBP
Cantu: 2-5, R, CS
Baldelli: 2-5, K
Upton: 1-4, Solo HR (2)
Huff: 1-5, R, 2 K,
Gathright: 0-3, RBI SF, SB

Bell: 7.2 IP, 11 H, 6 ER, 6 K
Colome: 1.1 IP

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	31-16	-
Texas Rangers	22-26	9.5
Los Angeles Angels	22-26	9.5
Oakland Athletics	17-30	14.0

Next Game: Game 2 of 3, @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Possible Matchup: Ryan Franklin (3-2, 4.12 ERA) VS Dewon Brazelton (3-3, 5.66 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Saturday; May 28, 2005
Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay, FL

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Seattle Mariners	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	---	0	4	0
Tampa Bay Devil Rays «	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	-	---	1	6	0

Win: Dewon Brazelton (4-3)
Loss: Ryan Franklin (3-3)
Save: Lance Carter (7)

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Tampa Bay's Starting Pitcher, Dewon Brazelton
Stat Line: 8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 K

D'Rays Shutout M's...

Tampa Bay beat the M's again, this time in a shutout fashion. Dewon Brazelton came up big for the D'Rays, going 8 innings, allowing 0 runs, scattering 3 hits, and throwing 3 Ks.

Seattle managed just 4 total hits by three different players.

Tampa Bay's single run in the third was enough to earn the victory, as they can sweep the M's tomorrow - a feat that has yet to happen to Seattle.


Seattle's starting center fielder, Jeremy Reed, has been cleared to play with the Mariners in the series finale against the Devil Rays. Reed may have playing time, though he will not start until the series opener against the Blue Jays.



Seattle Mariners Statistics (31-17)
Wilson: 2-3
Beltre: 1-4
Winn: 1-4

Franklin: 6.2 IP, 5 H, ER, 5 K
Mateo: 1.1 IP, H, 3 K


Tampa Bay Devil Rays Statistics (20-30)
Sanchez: 2-4, RBI, SB
Upton: 1-3, R
Baldelli: 1-3
Johnson: 1-3
Lugo: 1-3, K

Brazelton: 8 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 K
Carter: 1 IP, H, K

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	31-17	-
Texas Rangers	23-26	8.5
Los Angeles Angels	23-26	8.5
Oakland Athletics	17-31	14.0

Next Game: Game 3 of 3, @ Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Possible Matchup: Aaron Sele (4-2, 2.70 ERA) VS Casey Fossum (3-3, 3.48 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Sunday; May 29, 2005
Tropicana Field
Tampa Bay, FL

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Extra Innings	R	H	E
Seattle Mariners «	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	---	2	12	0
Tampa Bay Devil Rays	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	-	---	1	5	0

Win: Aaron Sele (5-2)
Loss: Casey Fossum (3-4)
Save: Eddie Guardado (21)

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Seattle's First Baseman, Richie Sexson
Stat Line: 3-4, Solo HR

Back on Track..

Seattle evaded the sweep today, as two solo homeruns did the trick for the win. Richie Sexson homered his 11th and Bret Boone hit out his 4th. Ichiro was solid, going 4 of 5 with 2 stolen bases.

Aaron Sele held down the pitching fort. He allowed just one run, 4 hits, and threw 3 BB as well as Ks.

Carl Crawford went hitless against the Mariners - his 2nd hitless game. He has 4 strikeouts and no hits in his last 8 at bats.

Seattle goes back home for a 6 game homestand - 3 against the Blue Jays and meet the Devil Rays again for a 3 game series.


Seattle Mariners Statistics (32-17)
Ichiro: 4-5, 2 SB, CS, K
Sexson: 3-4, Solo HR (11)
Ibanez: 2-4, K
Hansen (PH): 1-1
B. Boone: 1-3, Solo HR (4), K
Beltre: 1-4

Sele: 7.2 IP, 4 H, ER, 3 BB, 3 K
Hasegawa: 0.1 IP, K
Guardado: 1 IP, H, 2 K


Tampa Bay Devil Rays Statistics (20-31)
Lugo: 2-3, R
Hall (Sub): 1-1
Cantu: 1-3, K
Sanchez: 1-4, CS
Green (PH): 0-0, RBI SF

Fossum: 6.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Colome: 2.2 IP, 4 H, 3 K

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	32-17	-
Texas Rangers	24-26	8.5
Los Angeles Angels	24-26	8.5
Oakland Athletics	18-31	14.0

Next Game: Game 1 of 3, Toronto Blue Jays
Possible Matchup: Gil Meche (4-2, 3.22 ERA) VS Roy Halladay (5-2, 4.48 ERA)

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Monday; May 30, 2005
Seattle, WA

Associated Press

Madritsch Designated For Assignment

Today, the Seattle Mariner's Front Office, has decided that it's time for a new environment for relief pitcher, Bobby Madrtisch - they designated him for assignment.

The left handed reliever has the highest ERA among the Mariner's pitchers and has allowed 17 runs in just 28.1 innings - the worst ratio on the team. He has the second worst hits allowed per nine innings ratio and has given up the fourth most homeruns on the team.

"Bobby (Madritsch) is a good guy and a good pitcher," stated manager, Mike Hargrove, "But he's just not getting it done here in Seattle. We wish him the best of luck on whatever team he goes to."

The Mariners will have 10 days to trade, release, or send Madritsch outright to the minors.

This opens up new doors for the Mariners, as they called up lefty, Travis Blackley, from AAA-Tacoma. Blackley played 70.2 innings in Tacoma, with a 1.15 ERA and 7-3 record. He pitched 59 strikeouts and 13 BBs. He will become Seattle's long reliever.

[CharlieBrown]

Re: Seattle Mariners (MVP 05)

Monday; May 30, 2005
SAFECO Field
Seattle, WA

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

Win: Gil Meche (5-2)
Loss: Roy Halladay
Save: Eddie Guardado (22)

EA Sports Player of the Game:
Seattle's Right Fielder, Ichiro
Stat Line: 2-4, 2B, R, SB, CS, 2 K

Roy Not Celebrating a Halladay...

Seattle won their first of a three game series against the Blue Jays with help from all around the team. The hitters and pitchers helped the Mariners win game number 33 via a 4-2 win over Halladay and the Blue Jays.

Ichiro led the pack with 2 hits on 4 ABs. He had a double, run, and stolen base. Meche was solid, going 7.1 innings, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits. He threw 3 strikeouts.

Seattle will play game 2, tomorrow.


Toronto Blue Jays Statistics (20-31)
Myers: 2-3, Solo HR (1)
Johnson: 1-3, 3B, R
Catalnaotto: 1-4
Hillenbrand: 1-4
Koskie: 1-4, K
Rios: 0-3, RBI SF

Halladay: 7.1 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 4 K
Speier: 0.2 IP, 2 H


Seattle Mariners Statistics (33-17)
Bloomquist (PH/Sub): 2-2, RBI
Ichiro: 2-4, 2B, R, SB, CS, 2 K
Sexson: 2-4
Hansen (PH): 1-1
Beltre: 1-2, Solo HR (10)
Reed: 1-3, 2B, R
Winn: 1-3, K
B. Boone: 1-4, Solo HR (5)
Wilson: 0-1, RBI SF

Meche: 7.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 K
Mateo: 0.2 IP
Guardado: 1 IP, BB

American League West	Record	GB
Seattle Mariners	33-17	-
Texas Rangers	24-26	9.0
Los Angeles Angels	24-27	9.5
Oakland Athletics	19-31	14.0

Next Game: Game 2 of 3, Toronto Blue Jays
Possible Matchup: Jamie Moyer (4-4, 4.59 ERA) VS David Bush (0-7, 6.04 ERA)