Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

**BearcatsFan** · 03-05-2005, 01:10 AM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Weekly Awards
The Seattle Times

(Awards for Week of 4/18-4/24)

AL Batter of the Week

Alex Rodriguez - New York Yankees
10 Hits, .410 AVG, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 3 2B, 5 Runs

NL Batter of the Week

Troy Glaus - Arizona Diamondbacks
12 Hits, .425 AVG, 4 HR, 7 RBI, 2 2B, 6 Runs

AL Pitcher of the Week

Mike Mussina - New York Yankees
18 IP, 2-0, 1.00 ERA, 10 K's, 0.65 WHIP

NL Pitcher of the Week

Jake Peavy - San Diego Padres
18 IP, 2-0, 0.80 ERA, 16 K's, 0.50 WHIP, Shutout

M's Leaders

Offense
Hits - Beltre (38)
Average - Beltre (.458)
Home Runs - Sexson (10)
RBI's - Ichiro (19)
Doubles - 5 Tied (6)
Triples - 4 Tied (1)
Runs - Sexson/Beltre (18)
Stolen Bases - Reed (10)

Pitching
Wins - Pineiro/Moyer (4)
Saves - Guardado (5)
Innings Pitched - Moyer (33)
ERA - Moyer (0.55)
WHIP - Moyer (0.50)
Strikeouts - Moyer/Meche (28)
Complete Games - 3 Tied (2)
Shutouts - Pineiro/Franklin (2)

Standings and Division Leaders

AL West
Seattle Mariners - 17-2
Oakland A's - 11-9
Anaheim Angels - 10-9
Texas Rangers - 5-15

Division Leaders
Chicago White Sox - 14-6, AL Central
New York Yankees - 13-6, AL East
San Diego Padres - 15-5, NL West
St. Louis Cardinals - 12-6, NL Central
New York Mets - 11-9, NL East

ESPN Power Rankings

ESPN Rankings (Week of 4/18-4/24)

#1 - Seattle Mariners (17-2)

#2 - San Diego Padres (15-5)

#3 - Chicago White Sox (14-6)

#4 - New York Yankees (13-6)

#5 - St. Louis Cardinals (12-6)

The Mariners still are in control of the #1 spot, having the best pitching and record in baseball, and are in the top three in offense. Honorable Mention; Boston (#10), New York Mets (#11), Chicago Cubs (#17) and Atlanta (#18).

ESPN's Bottom Three

#28 - Texas Rangers (5-15)

#29 - Minnesota Twins (3-16)

#30 - Colorado Rockies (5-13)

**BearcatsFan** · 03-07-2005, 06:16 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Mariners Take Two in Texas
The Seattle Times

The Mariners had a successful series in Texas, Joel Pineiro won his fifth game in as many starts, and in shutout fashion. Bret Boone recorded his 1000th career RBI in game one on a double, and the M's took another series winning two of three games against the Rangers to improve to 19-3.

Bret Boone recorded his 1000th career RBI in Texas.

Game One - Seattle 8, Texas 2
WP: Ryan Franklin (3-0)
LP: Kenny Rogers (0-4)
S: Julio Mateo (2)
HR: Sexson (11), Hidalgo (8), Soriano (3)
Player of the Game: Richie Sexson, 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2B, 2 Runs

Pitching Stats
Ryan Franklin (SEA) - 6 IP, 2 ER, 2 K's, Win
Julio Mateo (SEA) - 3 IP, 0 ER, 5 K's, Save
Kenny Rogers (TEX) - 5.1 IP, 3 ER, 2 K's, Loss

Hitting Stats
Richie Sexson (SEA) - 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2B, 2 Runs
Jeremy Reed (SEA) - 2-4, 2B, SB, Run, RBI
Randy Winn (SEA) - 3-5, 3 Runs, 2 SB

The Mariners improved to 4-0 against Texas with an 8-2 win. Richie Sexson is contiuning to swing a hot bat, hitting a home run and driving in three runs in the win. Ryan Franklin allowed two runs in six innings, but was able to pick up his third win of the year.

Game Two - Seattle 4, Texas 0
WP: Joel Pineiro (5-0)
LP: Ryan Drese (0-4)
HR: Sexson (12)
Player of the Game: Joel Pineiro, 9 IP, Shutout, 6 K's, Win

Pitching Stats
Joel Pineiro (SEA) - 9 IP, Shutout, 6 K's, Win
Ryan Drese (TEX) - 5.2 IP, 3 ER, 0 K's, Loss

Hitting Stats
Richie Sexson (SEA) - 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 Runs
Victor Martinez (SEA) - 2-4, 2B, RBI
Bret Boone (SEA) - 3-4, Run, 2B

Joel Pineiro is showing no signs of slowing down. Joel picked up win number five and shutout number three, and we are still in April. The early Cy Young candidate has started 2005 with five wins, three shutouts, 32 strikeouts and an ERA of just under 1.50.

Game Three - Texas 4, Seattle 2
WP: Chan Ho Park (2-1)
LP: Jamie Moyer (4-1)
S: Francisco Cordero (3)
HR: Teixeira (5)
Player of the Game: Mark Teixeira, 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, Run

Pitching Stats
Jamie Moyer (SEA) - 6 IP, 4 ER, 3 K's, Loss
Arthur Rhodes (SEA) - 2 IP, K, 0 ER
Chan Ho Park (TEX) - 6.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 K's, Win

Hitting Stats
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 2-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI, SB
Mark Teixeira (TEX) - 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, Run
Hank Blalock (TEX) - 2-4, 3B, Run, RBI

Jamie Moyer suffered his first loss of the season, giving up four runs, including a clutch home run to Mark Teixeira in the fifth giving Texas a 4-1 lead. Although, Moyer who is going to end April with a 4-1 record, is off to a much better start this year than last. Arthur Rhodes was strong in relief and is fitting well into the Seattle bullpen. Arthur struck out one batter and didnt allow any runs in two innings pitched.

Player of the Series (Offense): Richie Sexson, 8-13, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2B, 4 Runs
Player of the Series (Pitching): Joel Pineiro, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 6 K's
On Deck: at Oakland, April 29th-May 1st

League News (4/28/05)

**BearcatsFan** · 03-07-2005, 06:16 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Mariners Take Two in Texas
The Seattle Times

The Mariners had a successful series in Texas, Joel Pineiro won his fifth game in as many starts, and in shutout fashion. Bret Boone recorded his 1000th career RBI in game one on a double, and the M's took another series winning two of three games against the Rangers to improve to 19-3.

Bret Boone recorded his 1000th career RBI in Texas.

Game One - Seattle 8, Texas 2
WP: Ryan Franklin (3-0)
LP: Kenny Rogers (0-4)
S: Julio Mateo (2)
HR: Sexson (11), Hidalgo (8), Soriano (3)
Player of the Game: Richie Sexson, 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2B, 2 Runs

Pitching Stats
Ryan Franklin (SEA) - 6 IP, 2 ER, 2 K's, Win
Julio Mateo (SEA) - 3 IP, 0 ER, 5 K's, Save
Kenny Rogers (TEX) - 5.1 IP, 3 ER, 2 K's, Loss

Hitting Stats
Richie Sexson (SEA) - 3-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2B, 2 Runs
Jeremy Reed (SEA) - 2-4, 2B, SB, Run, RBI
Randy Winn (SEA) - 3-5, 3 Runs, 2 SB

The Mariners improved to 4-0 against Texas with an 8-2 win. Richie Sexson is contiuning to swing a hot bat, hitting a home run and driving in three runs in the win. Ryan Franklin allowed two runs in six innings, but was able to pick up his third win of the year.

Game Two - Seattle 4, Texas 0
WP: Joel Pineiro (5-0)
LP: Ryan Drese (0-4)
HR: Sexson (12)
Player of the Game: Joel Pineiro, 9 IP, Shutout, 6 K's, Win

Pitching Stats
Joel Pineiro (SEA) - 9 IP, Shutout, 6 K's, Win
Ryan Drese (TEX) - 5.2 IP, 3 ER, 0 K's, Loss

Hitting Stats
Richie Sexson (SEA) - 3-5, HR, 2 RBI, 2 Runs
Victor Martinez (SEA) - 2-4, 2B, RBI
Bret Boone (SEA) - 3-4, Run, 2B

Joel Pineiro is showing no signs of slowing down. Joel picked up win number five and shutout number three, and we are still in April. The early Cy Young candidate has started 2005 with five wins, three shutouts, 32 strikeouts and an ERA of just under 1.50.

Game Three - Texas 4, Seattle 2
WP: Chan Ho Park (2-1)
LP: Jamie Moyer (4-1)
S: Francisco Cordero (3)
HR: Teixeira (5)
Player of the Game: Mark Teixeira, 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, Run

Pitching Stats
Jamie Moyer (SEA) - 6 IP, 4 ER, 3 K's, Loss
Arthur Rhodes (SEA) - 2 IP, K, 0 ER
Chan Ho Park (TEX) - 6.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 K's, Win

Hitting Stats
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 2-4, 2 2B, 2 RBI, SB
Mark Teixeira (TEX) - 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, Run
Hank Blalock (TEX) - 2-4, 3B, Run, RBI

Jamie Moyer suffered his first loss of the season, giving up four runs, including a clutch home run to Mark Teixeira in the fifth giving Texas a 4-1 lead. Although, Moyer who is going to end April with a 4-1 record, is off to a much better start this year than last. Arthur Rhodes was strong in relief and is fitting well into the Seattle bullpen. Arthur struck out one batter and didnt allow any runs in two innings pitched.

Player of the Series (Offense): Richie Sexson, 8-13, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 2B, 4 Runs
Player of the Series (Pitching): Joel Pineiro, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 6 K's
On Deck: at Oakland, April 29th-May 1st

League News (4/28/05)

**BearcatsFan** · 03-08-2005, 05:58 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Seattle Finishes April 20-4
The Seattle Times

In the greatest month in Mariner history, the M's showed they are contenders this year. Rolling through April with 20 wins, and only four losses. The M's finished April 20-4, barely beating the 2001 record of 20-5. The 2001 Mariners went on to win 116 games, an MLB record. Seattle picked up two more division wins over Oakland, including a Bobby Madritsch shutout, Seattle leads the MLB with seven shutouts.

Ichiro finished April with 8 homers and 24 RBI's.

Game One - Seattle 6, Oakland 0
WP: Bobby Madritsch (4-0)
LP: Justin Duchscherer (1-2)
HR: None
Player of the Game: Bobby Madritsch, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 9 K's

Pitching Stats
Bobby Madritsch (SEA) - 9 IP, Shutout, 9 K's, Win
Justin Duchscherer (OAK) - 5.1 IP, 3 ER, K, Loss

Hitting Stats
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 5-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 3 SB, 2 Runs
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 3-4, 2B, Run, 2 RBI
Victor Martinez (SEA) - 2-5, 2 Runs, 2B

Bobby Madritsch picked up his fourth win and second shutout of 2005 in a 6-0 M's win. Ichiro Suzuki went 5-5 with two doubles and 3 stolen bases. Ichiro has 11 doubles, 13 stolen bases and 8 home runs this season.

Game Two - Oakland 7, Seattle 6 (10 Innings)
WP: Ricardo Rincon (1-2)
LP: Eddie Guardado (0-1)
HR: Beltre (8), Hatteberg (1)
Player of the Game: Scott Hatteberg, 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, Run

Pitching Stats
Gil Meche (SEA) - 6 IP, 5 ER, 2 K's, No Decision
J.J. Putz (SEA) - 2 IP, 0 ER, No Decision
Eddie Guardado (SEA) - 1 IP, 2 ER, K, Loss, Blown Save
Juan Cruz (OAK) - 3.2 IP, 4 ER, 0 K's, No Decision

Hitting Stats
Scott Hatteberg (OAK) - 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, Run
Eric Chavez (OAK) - 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, Run
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 3-5, HR, Run, 3B, 3 RBI

Seattle lost another extra inning game and are 1-3 in that department. Eddie Guardado picked up his second blown save in a week by giving up two runs in the bottom of the ninth. He then gave up a game winning solo home run to Scott Hatteberg in the tenth. The M's are 19-1 in games that dont go into extra innings.

Game Three - Seattle 4, Oakland 1
WP: Ryan Franklin (4-0)
LP: Joe Blanton (1-3)
S: Eddie Guardado (6)
HR: Kotsay (2)
Player of the Game: Ryan Franklin, 8 IP, 1 ER, Win, 6 K's

Pitching Stats
Ryan Franklin (SEA) - 8 IP, 1 ER, 6 K's, Win
Eddie Guardado (SEA) - 1 IP, 0 ER, Save
Joe Blanton (OAK) - 3 IP, 4 ER, 0 K's, Loss

Hitting Stats
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 2-4, 2B, RBI, Run
Victor Martinez (SEA) - 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, Run
Mark Kotsay (OAK) - 2-4, HR, SB, RBI

Seattle won their first game of May and hope to have the same results as April. Ryan Franklin pitched eight innings and allowed only one run for the win, Eddie Guardado got the save, his sixth of the season. Ryan Franklin has four wins this season, matching his 2004 total, Ryan finished 2004 4-16.

Player of the Series (Offense): Adrian Beltre, 8-13, HR, 6 RBI, 2 2B, 3B, 4 Runs
Player of the Series (Pitching): Bobby Madritsch, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 9 K's
On Deck: vs Anaheim, May 2nd-4th

League News (5/1/05)

**BearcatsFan** · 03-08-2005, 05:58 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Seattle Finishes April 20-4
The Seattle Times

In the greatest month in Mariner history, the M's showed they are contenders this year. Rolling through April with 20 wins, and only four losses. The M's finished April 20-4, barely beating the 2001 record of 20-5. The 2001 Mariners went on to win 116 games, an MLB record. Seattle picked up two more division wins over Oakland, including a Bobby Madritsch shutout, Seattle leads the MLB with seven shutouts.

Ichiro finished April with 8 homers and 24 RBI's.

Game One - Seattle 6, Oakland 0
WP: Bobby Madritsch (4-0)
LP: Justin Duchscherer (1-2)
HR: None
Player of the Game: Bobby Madritsch, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 9 K's

Pitching Stats
Bobby Madritsch (SEA) - 9 IP, Shutout, 9 K's, Win
Justin Duchscherer (OAK) - 5.1 IP, 3 ER, K, Loss

Hitting Stats
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 5-5, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 3 SB, 2 Runs
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 3-4, 2B, Run, 2 RBI
Victor Martinez (SEA) - 2-5, 2 Runs, 2B

Bobby Madritsch picked up his fourth win and second shutout of 2005 in a 6-0 M's win. Ichiro Suzuki went 5-5 with two doubles and 3 stolen bases. Ichiro has 11 doubles, 13 stolen bases and 8 home runs this season.

Game Two - Oakland 7, Seattle 6 (10 Innings)
WP: Ricardo Rincon (1-2)
LP: Eddie Guardado (0-1)
HR: Beltre (8), Hatteberg (1)
Player of the Game: Scott Hatteberg, 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, Run

Pitching Stats
Gil Meche (SEA) - 6 IP, 5 ER, 2 K's, No Decision
J.J. Putz (SEA) - 2 IP, 0 ER, No Decision
Eddie Guardado (SEA) - 1 IP, 2 ER, K, Loss, Blown Save
Juan Cruz (OAK) - 3.2 IP, 4 ER, 0 K's, No Decision

Hitting Stats
Scott Hatteberg (OAK) - 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, Run
Eric Chavez (OAK) - 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, Run
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 3-5, HR, Run, 3B, 3 RBI

Seattle lost another extra inning game and are 1-3 in that department. Eddie Guardado picked up his second blown save in a week by giving up two runs in the bottom of the ninth. He then gave up a game winning solo home run to Scott Hatteberg in the tenth. The M's are 19-1 in games that dont go into extra innings.

Game Three - Seattle 4, Oakland 1
WP: Ryan Franklin (4-0)
LP: Joe Blanton (1-3)
S: Eddie Guardado (6)
HR: Kotsay (2)
Player of the Game: Ryan Franklin, 8 IP, 1 ER, Win, 6 K's

Pitching Stats
Ryan Franklin (SEA) - 8 IP, 1 ER, 6 K's, Win
Eddie Guardado (SEA) - 1 IP, 0 ER, Save
Joe Blanton (OAK) - 3 IP, 4 ER, 0 K's, Loss

Hitting Stats
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 2-4, 2B, RBI, Run
Victor Martinez (SEA) - 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, Run
Mark Kotsay (OAK) - 2-4, HR, SB, RBI

Seattle won their first game of May and hope to have the same results as April. Ryan Franklin pitched eight innings and allowed only one run for the win, Eddie Guardado got the save, his sixth of the season. Ryan Franklin has four wins this season, matching his 2004 total, Ryan finished 2004 4-16.

Player of the Series (Offense): Adrian Beltre, 8-13, HR, 6 RBI, 2 2B, 3B, 4 Runs
Player of the Series (Pitching): Bobby Madritsch, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 9 K's
On Deck: vs Anaheim, May 2nd-4th

League News (5/1/05)

**BearcatsFan** · 03-08-2005, 06:13 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

May 2005 Schedule
The Seattle Times

2nd-4th
vs Anaheim
6th-8th
at Boston
9th-11th
at New York Yankees
13th-15th
vs Boston
16th-18th
vs New York Yankees
20th-22nd
vs San Diego
24th-26th
at Baltimore
27th-29th
at Tampa Bay
30th-June 1st
vs Toronto

May is the hardest month for the M's this year. They have six games against both New York and Boston and will go back east for a series versus both. They also have a tough inter-league matchup against the Padres who are 18-7 and rolling in the NL West. They start off May with a home series against the Angels.

Bucky Sent Down
The Seattle Times
The M's sent Bucky Jacobsen down to AAA Tacoma earlier today due to his struggles at the plate. Bucky batted .290, with no home runs and only 5 RBI in April. He started all his 20 games at DH. Chris Snelling, the Australian native will start in Bucky's place. Snelling is a big prospect, one of the best to come from Australia, but has yet to have a successful season. Snelling has played only 8 games between 2002-2004, due to re-occuring injuries. Also, due to Jeremy Reed's hot start to the '05 season, he will be moved in the lineup from the eighth spot, to the second spot. Reed is batting .368 this year.

M's New Lineup
1 - Ichiro Suzuki
2 - Jeremy Reed
3 - Adrian Beltre
4 - Richie Sexson
5 - Bret Boone
6 - Victor Martinez
7 - Chris Snelling
8 - Randy Winn
9 - Pokey Reese

**BearcatsFan** · 03-08-2005, 06:13 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

May 2005 Schedule
The Seattle Times

2nd-4th
vs Anaheim
6th-8th
at Boston
9th-11th
at New York Yankees
13th-15th
vs Boston
16th-18th
vs New York Yankees
20th-22nd
vs San Diego
24th-26th
at Baltimore
27th-29th
at Tampa Bay
30th-June 1st
vs Toronto

May is the hardest month for the M's this year. They have six games against both New York and Boston and will go back east for a series versus both. They also have a tough inter-league matchup against the Padres who are 18-7 and rolling in the NL West. They start off May with a home series against the Angels.

Bucky Sent Down
The Seattle Times
The M's sent Bucky Jacobsen down to AAA Tacoma earlier today due to his struggles at the plate. Bucky batted .290, with no home runs and only 5 RBI in April. He started all his 20 games at DH. Chris Snelling, the Australian native will start in Bucky's place. Snelling is a big prospect, one of the best to come from Australia, but has yet to have a successful season. Snelling has played only 8 games between 2002-2004, due to re-occuring injuries. Also, due to Jeremy Reed's hot start to the '05 season, he will be moved in the lineup from the eighth spot, to the second spot. Reed is batting .368 this year.

M's New Lineup
1 - Ichiro Suzuki
2 - Jeremy Reed
3 - Adrian Beltre
4 - Richie Sexson
5 - Bret Boone
6 - Victor Martinez
7 - Chris Snelling
8 - Randy Winn
9 - Pokey Reese

**BearcatsFan** · 03-08-2005, 06:40 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Weekly Awards
The Seattle Times

(Awards for Week of 4/25-5/1)

AL Batter of the Week

Rafael Palmeiro - Baltimore Orioles
9 Hits, .405 AVG, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 2 2B, 5 Runs

NL Batter of the Week

Carlos Lee - Milwaukee Brewers
13 Hits, .420 AVG, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 4 2B, 6 Runs

AL Pitcher of the Week

Bobby Madritsch - Seattle Mariners
9 IP, 1-0, Shutout, 9 K's, 0.40 WHIP

NL Pitcher of the Week

Roy Oswalt - Houston Astros
14 IP, 2-0, 1.00 ERA, 11 K's, 0.75 WHIP

M's Leaders

Offense
Hits - Beltre/Ichiro (48)
Average - Beltre (.444)
Home Runs - Sexson (12)
RBI's - Beltre (25)
Doubles - Ichiro (11)
Triples - Beltre (2)
Runs - Sexson (24)
Stolen Bases - Reed/Ichiro (13)

Pitching
Wins - Pineiro (5)
Saves - Guardado (6)
Innings Pitched - Madritsch (40)
ERA - Madritsch (1.13)
WHIP - Madritsch (0.60)
Strikeouts - Madritsch (37)
Complete Games - Pineiro (3)
Shutouts - Pineiro (3)

Standings and Division Leaders

AL West
Seattle Mariners - 21-4
Oakland A's - 14-11
Anaheim Angels - 14-11
Texas Rangers - 7-19

Division Leaders
Chicago White Sox - 16-9, AL Central
New York Yankees - 17-8, AL East
San Diego Padres - 18-7, NL West
St. Louis Cardinals - 14-9, NL Central
Washington Nationals - 14-11, NL East

ESPN Power Rankings

ESPN Rankings (Week of 4/25-5/1)

#1 - Seattle Mariners (21-4)

#2 - New York Yankees (17-8)

#3 - San Diego Padres (18-7)

#4 - Chicago White Sox (16-9)

#5 - St. Louis Cardinals (14-9)

Honorable Mention; Boston (#7), San Francisco (#8), New York Mets (#14) and Atlanta (#19).

ESPN's Bottom Three

#28 - Texas Rangers (7-19)

#29 - Minnesota Twins (5-20)

#30 - Colorado Rockies (7-17)

**BearcatsFan** · 03-08-2005, 06:40 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Weekly Awards
The Seattle Times

(Awards for Week of 4/25-5/1)

AL Batter of the Week

Rafael Palmeiro - Baltimore Orioles
9 Hits, .405 AVG, 4 HR, 10 RBI, 2 2B, 5 Runs

NL Batter of the Week

Carlos Lee - Milwaukee Brewers
13 Hits, .420 AVG, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 4 2B, 6 Runs

AL Pitcher of the Week

Bobby Madritsch - Seattle Mariners
9 IP, 1-0, Shutout, 9 K's, 0.40 WHIP

NL Pitcher of the Week

Roy Oswalt - Houston Astros
14 IP, 2-0, 1.00 ERA, 11 K's, 0.75 WHIP

M's Leaders

Offense
Hits - Beltre/Ichiro (48)
Average - Beltre (.444)
Home Runs - Sexson (12)
RBI's - Beltre (25)
Doubles - Ichiro (11)
Triples - Beltre (2)
Runs - Sexson (24)
Stolen Bases - Reed/Ichiro (13)

Pitching
Wins - Pineiro (5)
Saves - Guardado (6)
Innings Pitched - Madritsch (40)
ERA - Madritsch (1.13)
WHIP - Madritsch (0.60)
Strikeouts - Madritsch (37)
Complete Games - Pineiro (3)
Shutouts - Pineiro (3)

Standings and Division Leaders

AL West
Seattle Mariners - 21-4
Oakland A's - 14-11
Anaheim Angels - 14-11
Texas Rangers - 7-19

Division Leaders
Chicago White Sox - 16-9, AL Central
New York Yankees - 17-8, AL East
San Diego Padres - 18-7, NL West
St. Louis Cardinals - 14-9, NL Central
Washington Nationals - 14-11, NL East

ESPN Power Rankings

ESPN Rankings (Week of 4/25-5/1)

#1 - Seattle Mariners (21-4)

#2 - New York Yankees (17-8)

#3 - San Diego Padres (18-7)

#4 - Chicago White Sox (16-9)

#5 - St. Louis Cardinals (14-9)

Honorable Mention; Boston (#7), San Francisco (#8), New York Mets (#14) and Atlanta (#19).

ESPN's Bottom Three

#28 - Texas Rangers (7-19)

#29 - Minnesota Twins (5-20)

#30 - Colorado Rockies (7-17)

**Black Viper** · 03-08-2005, 06:57 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

should definately move up levels totaly unrealistic, but great job with the posting ill keep reading

**Black Viper** · 03-08-2005, 06:57 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

should definately move up levels totaly unrealistic, but great job with the posting ill keep reading

**BearcatsFan** · 03-08-2005, 07:09 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Originally posted by DaOSslidaMan

should definately move up levels totaly unrealistic, but great job with the posting ill keep reading

Whats so unrealistic?
That Beltre's on pace for 150 RBI? Nope.
That Ichiro's on pace for 60 SB's? Nope.
That Sexson's on pace for 60 HR's? Nope.

And, even though I have 21 wins and am on pace for 120, who would have thought the M's were going to win 116 in 2001, with a worse lineup. The 2001 M's didnt even lose a series until late July. Also, I know Pineiro's 6-0 is a little out there, but he will cool down. He is just on a different level right now.

I appreciate the feedback, but I dont see where it's unrealistic besides Pineiro. I am on Legend, but will probably play with some sliders soon. Remember, I played Texas six times, and the Twins three, both are pretty low in rankings. I also played a bad KC team and an offensively challenged Oakland team. Most on my games were only won by 1-5 runs, its not like everything is a blowout.

**BearcatsFan** · 03-08-2005, 07:09 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Originally posted by DaOSslidaMan

should definately move up levels totaly unrealistic, but great job with the posting ill keep reading

Whats so unrealistic?
That Beltre's on pace for 150 RBI? Nope.
That Ichiro's on pace for 60 SB's? Nope.
That Sexson's on pace for 60 HR's? Nope.

And, even though I have 21 wins and am on pace for 120, who would have thought the M's were going to win 116 in 2001, with a worse lineup. The 2001 M's didnt even lose a series until late July. Also, I know Pineiro's 6-0 is a little out there, but he will cool down. He is just on a different level right now.

I appreciate the feedback, but I dont see where it's unrealistic besides Pineiro. I am on Legend, but will probably play with some sliders soon. Remember, I played Texas six times, and the Twins three, both are pretty low in rankings. I also played a bad KC team and an offensively challenged Oakland team. Most on my games were only won by 1-5 runs, its not like everything is a blowout.

**BearcatsFan** · 03-09-2005, 06:19 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Injured Angels Get Swept
The Seattle Times

Anaheim came into Safeco Field without Vlad Guerrero, Orlando Cabrera and Chone Figgins, who are all on the disabled list. Although, the Halos still put up a good fight. Joel Pineiro had a shutout win in game one, getting his sixth win and fourth shutout. In game two Adrian Beltre hit two home runs and led the M's to a 6-2 victory. In the final game of the series Jeremy Reed came up clutch with a game winning single in the ninth to give Seattle the win 3-2.

Joel Pineiro is 6-0 with 4 shutouts this season.

Game One - Seattle 5, Anaheim 0
WP: Joel Pineiro (6-0)
LP: Bartolo Colon (3-1)
HR: Beltre (9), Boone (7)
Player of the Game: Joel Pineiro, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 2 K's

Pitching Stats
Joel Pineiro (SEA) - 9 IP, Shutout, 2 K's, Win
Bartolo Colon (ANH) - 5 IP, 3 ER, K, Loss

Hitting Stats
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, Run
Bret Boone (SEA) - 3-4, HR, 2 2B, 2 Runs, RBI
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 3-4, Run, SB, 2B

Joel Pineiro picked up his sixth win and fourth shutout leading the Mariners to a 5-0 win over the Angels. Adrian Beltre had a two run homer and Bret Boone had a solo shot to give Joel all the run support he needed.

Game Two - Seattle 6, Anaheim 2
WP: Jamie Moyer (5-1)
LP: Paul Byrd (1-2)
S: J.J. Putz (1)
HR: Beltre (10,11), Ichiro (9), Salmon (4), Finley (3)
Player of the Game: Adrian Beltre, 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 Runs

Pitching Stats
Jamie Moyer (SEA) - 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 K's, Win
J.J Putz (SEA) - 2 IP, 0 ER, K, Save
Paul Byrd (ANH) - 5 IP, 3 ER, K, Loss

Hitting Stats
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 Runs
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, Run
Steve Finley (ANH) - 2-4, HR, RBI, Run

Adrian Beltre hit two home runs giving him three home runs in the series and eleven for the season. Ichiro also hit his ninth home run of the season in the win, surpassing his 2004 total of eight.

Game Three - Seattle 3, Anaheim 2
WP: Rafael Soriano (2-0)
LP: Scot Shields (1-1)
HR: None
Player of the Game: Jeremy Reed, 3-5, 2 2B, RBI, GW Single

Pitching Stats
Bobby Madritsch (SEA) - 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 K's, No Decision
Rafael Soriano (SEA) - 2 IP, 0 ER, Win
Kelvim Escobar (ANH) - 6 IP, 2 ER, 2 K's, No Decision

Hitting Stats
Jeremy Reed (SEA) - 3-5, 2 2B, RBI
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 2-5, RBI, Run
Garrett Anderson (ANH) - 2-4, 2B, RBI

The Mariners were held scoreless for seven innings, but tied the game up at two in the eighth off a Shields wild pitch and an Ichiro single. Then, in the bottom of the ninth the M's pulled off the win, thanks to a bases loaded, two out single by Jeremy Reed. Bobby Madritsch allowed only 2 runs in seven innings, but got the no decision.

Player of the Series (Offense): Adrian Beltre, 6-13, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 2B, 4 Runs
Player of the Series (Pitching): Joel Pineiro, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 2 K's
On Deck: at Boston, May 6th-8th
Chase for 116: 2005 M's (24-4) - 2001 M's (22-6)

League News (5/5/05)

**BearcatsFan** · 03-09-2005, 06:19 PM

Re: Seattle Mariners (ESPN 2K5)

Injured Angels Get Swept
The Seattle Times

Anaheim came into Safeco Field without Vlad Guerrero, Orlando Cabrera and Chone Figgins, who are all on the disabled list. Although, the Halos still put up a good fight. Joel Pineiro had a shutout win in game one, getting his sixth win and fourth shutout. In game two Adrian Beltre hit two home runs and led the M's to a 6-2 victory. In the final game of the series Jeremy Reed came up clutch with a game winning single in the ninth to give Seattle the win 3-2.

Joel Pineiro is 6-0 with 4 shutouts this season.

Game One - Seattle 5, Anaheim 0
WP: Joel Pineiro (6-0)
LP: Bartolo Colon (3-1)
HR: Beltre (9), Boone (7)
Player of the Game: Joel Pineiro, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 2 K's

Pitching Stats
Joel Pineiro (SEA) - 9 IP, Shutout, 2 K's, Win
Bartolo Colon (ANH) - 5 IP, 3 ER, K, Loss

Hitting Stats
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 1-4, HR, 2 RBI, Run
Bret Boone (SEA) - 3-4, HR, 2 2B, 2 Runs, RBI
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 3-4, Run, SB, 2B

Joel Pineiro picked up his sixth win and fourth shutout leading the Mariners to a 5-0 win over the Angels. Adrian Beltre had a two run homer and Bret Boone had a solo shot to give Joel all the run support he needed.

Game Two - Seattle 6, Anaheim 2
WP: Jamie Moyer (5-1)
LP: Paul Byrd (1-2)
S: J.J. Putz (1)
HR: Beltre (10,11), Ichiro (9), Salmon (4), Finley (3)
Player of the Game: Adrian Beltre, 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 Runs

Pitching Stats
Jamie Moyer (SEA) - 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 K's, Win
J.J Putz (SEA) - 2 IP, 0 ER, K, Save
Paul Byrd (ANH) - 5 IP, 3 ER, K, Loss

Hitting Stats
Adrian Beltre (SEA) - 2-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 Runs
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, Run
Steve Finley (ANH) - 2-4, HR, RBI, Run

Adrian Beltre hit two home runs giving him three home runs in the series and eleven for the season. Ichiro also hit his ninth home run of the season in the win, surpassing his 2004 total of eight.

Game Three - Seattle 3, Anaheim 2
WP: Rafael Soriano (2-0)
LP: Scot Shields (1-1)
HR: None
Player of the Game: Jeremy Reed, 3-5, 2 2B, RBI, GW Single

Pitching Stats
Bobby Madritsch (SEA) - 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 K's, No Decision
Rafael Soriano (SEA) - 2 IP, 0 ER, Win
Kelvim Escobar (ANH) - 6 IP, 2 ER, 2 K's, No Decision

Hitting Stats
Jeremy Reed (SEA) - 3-5, 2 2B, RBI
Ichiro Suzuki (SEA) - 2-5, RBI, Run
Garrett Anderson (ANH) - 2-4, 2B, RBI

The Mariners were held scoreless for seven innings, but tied the game up at two in the eighth off a Shields wild pitch and an Ichiro single. Then, in the bottom of the ninth the M's pulled off the win, thanks to a bases loaded, two out single by Jeremy Reed. Bobby Madritsch allowed only 2 runs in seven innings, but got the no decision.

Player of the Series (Offense): Adrian Beltre, 6-13, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 2B, 4 Runs
Player of the Series (Pitching): Joel Pineiro, 9 IP, Shutout, Win, 2 K's
On Deck: at Boston, May 6th-8th
Chase for 116: 2005 M's (24-4) - 2001 M's (22-6)

League News (5/5/05)

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