“They also probably had Jr. tuned out. Jr. was all over the clubhouse protesting Wak’s new tie rule. "The last time I bought a tie was my third year in the bigs. Every trip? We have to wear a Vegas tie? That’s ridiculous. You go talk to him (to Sweeney) he’s your daddy.”
Sweeney, “Dude, come on you got to do it. I am going to have to go to Dillards and buy about 20 ties for guys. How bout a bow tie Jr? We can wear them with sweaters, do the Carlton thing!”
“Let’s discuss this, how much would it cost us not to have to wear a tie on the road?” Jr said to a coach."
"The big issue in camp the last few days has been ties," Wakamatsu said. "We’re going to wear them on team flights. Some guys have never worn them before, and they’re not happy. I’m not trying to be a hard-ass – I’d rather wear a sweat suit when we fly. Players used to have to wear suits. I’m just going with ties, and I’ve told the guys who’ve asked about it, ‘I’ll have a few extra ties on the plane in case you forget yours.’ "
Will Ichiro and, say, Ken Griffey Jr, have to wear ties?
"Yes, and so will all the coaches and so will I," Wakamatsu said.
"It’s discipline. We’re trying to establish something here. In some organizations, like the Yankees, there’s no facial hair allowed. When I was a player in the Reds organization, everyone had to wear their uniform a certain way. Those teams establish something throughout their system. In our clubhouse, there aren’t many players who have come up through the Seattle system. We’re starting something this spring, from how we play the game to how we represent the team."
I have an autographed baseball from him sitting on my desk. Angels 3B of the future! Brandon Wood might end up going down the same road if they don’t stop screwing around.
That's part of it, and then there's also park effects.
I don’t think the guy’s worthless, but he’s played his entire career in some the best hitting environments known to man. Albuquerque is made for Dallas McPherson.
That said, I’m still a bit surprised. Defense is clearly valued more than it was last year (and that may have hurt DM), but it may also be that strikeouts are suddenly overvalued, pushing down the contracts for guys like Dunn, and seeing guys like McPherson and Pena released.
The wind was blowing straight out. There are no hills or other building around the stadium. The Angels got back to back to back homeruns. So yeah, when the wind is going, these things happen.
As much as I love when my team hammers the baseball, it’s exhausting to watch every member of your pitching staff get routinely ballsacked on a nightly basis.
If the Mariners add Wilson to the roster again, is he immediately out of options again? Or because he passed through waivers, do the Mariners get extra options on him?
That's the worst type of an attitude to have.
Robert - April 1, 2009
And we no longer have adorable Tugger to replace him with...
Matthew - April 1, 2009
The Tugger meme not catching on was the biggest disappointment of 2008
Robert - April 1, 2009
It might have been aided by the above picture of real life Tugger
Matthew - April 1, 2009
I tried
JI - April 1, 2009
Probably would've been more effective
if Tugger had actually caught on with the team.
bluemax - April 1, 2009
Makin' movies makin' songs and foightin' round the world.
abender20 - April 1, 2009
That is adorable.
royalcurve - April 1, 2009
The agreement with AP is paying off already
Bearskin Rugburn - April 1, 2009
Drayer has the update on the roster moves
here
msb - April 1, 2009
Nothing too exciting
except that no one else wanted Morse.
bluemax - April 1, 2009
I'm a bit surprised at the Lugo move.
Coupled with Jimenez’s DL stint, exactly how many lefties will the pen have on opening day? Who?
marc w - April 1, 2009
Zero!
JI - April 1, 2009
After all the relievers we stockpiled this spring we end up with zero lefties
OlSalty - April 1, 2009
Oh well
Ty Johnson will be ready sooner or later
It’s not like we have to face us
JI - April 1, 2009
I blame Brandon Morrow
Ezzra - April 1, 2009
Swung on and Beltred!!!!!
OK. Bad pun. 3-run homer for Adrian
gustafm - April 1, 2009
Warm and WIndy down in Peoria.
msb - April 1, 2009
And, apparently, a teeny strike zone.
Fun!!
msb - April 1, 2009
Gopher Ball Felix
Bleh.
bluemax - April 1, 2009
Gopher Ball Lee.
msb - April 1, 2009
What the hell is Yuni batting second for?
Lopez should be there.
Wilder. - April 1, 2009
Veteran Leadership
“They also probably had Jr. tuned out. Jr. was all over the clubhouse protesting Wak’s new tie rule. "The last time I bought a tie was my third year in the bigs. Every trip? We have to wear a Vegas tie? That’s ridiculous. You go talk to him (to Sweeney) he’s your daddy.”
Sweeney, “Dude, come on you got to do it. I am going to have to go to Dillards and buy about 20 ties for guys. How bout a bow tie Jr? We can wear them with sweaters, do the Carlton thing!”
“Let’s discuss this, how much would it cost us not to have to wear a tie on the road?” Jr said to a coach."
From Drayer’s blog.
bluemax - April 1, 2009
April Fools?
abender20 - April 1, 2009
According to Drayer
Nope.
bluemax - April 1, 2009
So there's a chance we could see Sweeney and Griffey doing the Carlton dance?
BrianL - April 1, 2009
Aces.
msb - April 1, 2009
Larue mentioned it the other day
"The big issue in camp the last few days has been ties," Wakamatsu said. "We’re going to wear them on team flights. Some guys have never worn them before, and they’re not happy. I’m not trying to be a hard-ass – I’d rather wear a sweat suit when we fly. Players used to have to wear suits. I’m just going with ties, and I’ve told the guys who’ve asked about it, ‘I’ll have a few extra ties on the plane in case you forget yours.’ "
Will Ichiro and, say, Ken Griffey Jr, have to wear ties?
"Yes, and so will all the coaches and so will I," Wakamatsu said.
"It’s discipline. We’re trying to establish something here. In some organizations, like the Yankees, there’s no facial hair allowed. When I was a player in the Reds organization, everyone had to wear their uniform a certain way. Those teams establish something throughout their system. In our clubhouse, there aren’t many players who have come up through the Seattle system. We’re starting something this spring, from how we play the game to how we represent the team."
msb - April 1, 2009
I can understand wanting the players to show up to the park in suits a la the NBA, but reducing travel comfort doesn't seem like a great idea.
abender20 - April 1, 2009
Wearing a tie isn't going to make traveling more uncomfortable than it already is.
I think Paul Allen selling his Boeing plane hurt the Mariners more.
Wilder. - April 1, 2009
It's not the tie itself, it's the fact that ties don't do with sweats or warmups.
i work in a tie daily and have no issues with that, but if I were flying all the damn time I’d prefer warmups or something.
abender20 - April 1, 2009
I still think the seats are the big issue.
Wilder. - April 1, 2009
I wasn't disagreeing with you. That matters a ton.
abender20 - April 1, 2009
The seats!!
Wilder. - April 1, 2009
Dear God
will someone please think of the children!
johnbai - April 1, 2009
Oh that's covered already. What do you think the overhead bins are for?
abender20 - April 1, 2009
those are for infants, children go in the baggage hold
pdb - April 1, 2009
The overhead bins are not sound proof and thus not well designed for infants.
Matthew - April 1, 2009
After they rattle around during takeoff, they pretty much stop making noise.
abender20 - April 1, 2009
Muahaha.
royalcurve - April 1, 2009
Especially if they all have Sweeney clip-ons.
msb - April 1, 2009
NBA players whined about their dress code, too.
But then guys got into it and now actually like the professionalism. I like this idea.
Wilder. - April 1, 2009
Felix, the improved outfield defense can't help you beyond 400 ft.
Wilder. - April 1, 2009
What the hell, Felix?
Wilder. - April 1, 2009
So Dallas McPherson got cut
is he better than Tui at this point?
bluemax - April 1, 2009
At striking out, yes.
Matthew - April 1, 2009
Wow
168 Ks last year but somehow managed a .379 OBP?
Although looking at his career minor league numbers this seems par for the course for him.
So is he really good at hitting fastballs and nothing else?
bluemax - April 1, 2009
Yes.
I have an autographed baseball from him sitting on my desk. Angels 3B of the future! Brandon Wood might end up going down the same road if they don’t stop screwing around.
Eyebrows - April 1, 2009
That's part of it, and then there's also park effects.
I don’t think the guy’s worthless, but he’s played his entire career in some the best hitting environments known to man. Albuquerque is made for Dallas McPherson.
That said, I’m still a bit surprised. Defense is clearly valued more than it was last year (and that may have hurt DM), but it may also be that strikeouts are suddenly overvalued, pushing down the contracts for guys like Dunn, and seeing guys like McPherson and Pena released.
marc w - April 1, 2009
Quick only 1 left!
XXL Felix Jersey on sale from Amazon!
Today’s Amazon DOTD is 25% off all Majestic Authentic gear. Wish I’d waited on buying a new M’s tshirt, Amazon has a better selection than MLB.com
bluemax - April 1, 2009
Replica, not authentic.
Wilder. - April 1, 2009
Sorry
I meant official replica, not authentic.
bluemax - April 1, 2009
Well, a homerun every half inning is awesome or something.
joof - April 1, 2009
This ballpark must be a launching pad of hilarious proportions
OlSalty - April 1, 2009
I was there on Thursday last week.
The wind was blowing straight out. There are no hills or other building around the stadium. The Angels got back to back to back homeruns. So yeah, when the wind is going, these things happen.
Eyebrows - April 1, 2009
Felix has allowed 7 groundballs
and 3 flyballs, all 3 have left the yard.
marinerdan - April 1, 2009
7 groundouts sorry
marinerdan - April 1, 2009
Rizzs thinks spring flew by
no one else does.
bluemax - April 1, 2009
I loved how Niehaus said "I'm not talking about the weather (you dumbass)!"
Wilder. - April 1, 2009
Yeah Dave sounded annoyed during that whole line of conversation
bluemax - April 1, 2009
Robbie!
marc w - April 1, 2009
Mike Wilson's homer
that gives him the ST record doesn’t it?
bluemax - April 1, 2009
Say, did you know Jessie Barfield's dad played in the big leagues?
msb - April 1, 2009
Josh Barfield's grandpa was a major leaguer too?
Eyebrows - April 1, 2009
Brett Boone's was!
joof - April 1, 2009
Rizzs made my brain short out.
msb - April 1, 2009
No walks for Felix!
bluemax - April 1, 2009
That 8.36 spring ERA doesn't look too bad
or is it just me?
HitKing69 - April 1, 2009
it's Arizona + he did well in the WBC
marinerdan - April 1, 2009
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Aaron Campeau - April 1, 2009
GRIFFEY HOMERED AGAIN GRIFFEY HOMERED AGAIN
OlSalty - April 1, 2009
Swell.
royalcurve - April 1, 2009
Junior's been swinging the bat better and better...
That bodes well for the offense.
Junior made an error in Left today… Bodes well for the defense (as it makes it more likely he DHs). Plus Endy has been awesome in the WBC and ST
gustafm - April 1, 2009
by the way
Trey is now very tall.
msb - April 1, 2009
holy shitballs I'm old
I remember him when he was just a little kid.
pdb - April 1, 2009
So do I and I don't think I'm...
oh fuck.
Aaron Campeau - April 1, 2009
Here's your walker.
kevin_ess - April 1, 2009
I suspect you'll be joining us for bingo night?
kevin_ess - April 1, 2009
After Andy Rooney.
Aaron Campeau - April 1, 2009
He's not dead yet?
Wow.
Matthew - April 1, 2009
Only the good die young.
Aaron Campeau - April 1, 2009
.
kevin_ess - April 1, 2009
2011 Mariners #1 draft choice!
Aaron Campeau - April 1, 2009
Somewhere I have a picture of him messing around on the field on a family day ...
from Safeco, so only 8-9 years ago. Amazing what a difference that makes.
msb - April 1, 2009
Everybody is swinging the bat well
they’re playing on the damn moon
Jeff Sullivan - April 1, 2009
The future is going to be so awesome.
Matthew - April 1, 2009
"I wont have to fuck my couch no more!"
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=brad+neely+future&hl=en&emb=0&aq=f#
johnbai - April 1, 2009
I love Brad Neely
OlSalty - April 1, 2009
You think the bulky spacesuits would make swinging the bat difficult
JI - April 1, 2009
I predict that Moon hockey is really going to take off.
Matthew - April 1, 2009
Ichiro doesn't need a suit.
He was born there.
kevin_ess - April 1, 2009
Plus the fact if you get hit by a pitch you're dead
OlSalty - April 1, 2009
Being a Rockies Fan Would Suck
As much as I love when my team hammers the baseball, it’s exhausting to watch every member of your pitching staff get routinely ballsacked on a nightly basis.
gustafm - April 1, 2009
Which is in no way similar to to the 2008 Mariners.
abender20 - April 1, 2009
I can't believe
there isn’t a single you tube clip of the Outer Space Stadium in Baseball Simulator 1.000, that place made Coors look like a pitcher’s park.
bluemax - April 1, 2009
First golf, now baseball.
eponymous_coward - April 1, 2009
Where's the siren?
Kirsten Schlewitz - April 1, 2009
.
Teej - April 1, 2009
Griffey Homered.
ThundaPC - April 1, 2009
There.
Kirsten Schlewitz - April 1, 2009
Limonta?
msb - April 1, 2009
You don't mess with the Johan.
marc w - April 1, 2009
So...
Is Betancourt still the starting SS?
sprite - April 1, 2009
No one here cares about your Fantasy team.
Sec 108 - April 1, 2009
Football scores!
OlSalty - April 1, 2009
Welcome to AZ Spring Training!
If you like baseball at Coors before the humidor, you’ll LOVE this!
eponymous_coward - April 1, 2009
Look at this fucker walk the world
OlSalty - April 1, 2009
So, either every pitcher in this game can't throw a strike.
or the HP ump has an interesting strike zone.
msb - April 1, 2009
Although, based on the descriptions, Aardsma is just pitching poorly.
msb - April 1, 2009
and yet we still managed 0 walks...
Schuxu - April 1, 2009
I agree with Dave
This bullpen is fine!
ChaseB - April 1, 2009
Question about Options
If the Mariners add Wilson to the roster again, is he immediately out of options again? Or because he passed through waivers, do the Mariners get extra options on him?
gustafm - April 1, 2009
Presumably out
Jeff Sullivan - April 1, 2009
But he's only used one option year; doesn't he still have two left regardless?
Corco - April 1, 2009
Apparently the final was 14-14
not that you could tell by reading this thread
JI - April 1, 2009
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