Almost Five Weeks Until Spring Training Mariners!

This week was something else with Junior being named to the Hall of Fame with all but three votes. We wonder what was wrong with those three writers anyway. On Friday Jan. 9 the Mariners had a press conference with Junior announcing that they were going to retire his number 24 on Aug. 7 along with other celebrations. This is two weeks after his induction into the hall of fame. Also, he will be throwing out the baseball on the opening night at Safeco Field.

It was announced this week to that the pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 19 at spring training which just over five weeks. In the meantime we hope that the Seahawks will win another Super Bowl. Many of the players are already working out in Peoria, Arizona however that is the official date when the pitchers and catchers are supposed to be there.

I was at spring training of the Mariners three years ago. I stayed at the home of my cousin Christy and her husband David. We went to four games the week I was there. They Mariners actually won all four games I saw however it did not work out for the season and that was the last season of Eric what’s his name the manager. It was a great time I enjoyed and I recommend anyone to go to see spring training. You can get up and personal with some of the players and coaches. I was able to spend a few minutes talking with Mr. Mariner Alvin Davis. It was his first spring training working with the Mariner minor leaguers. I hope to go back to spring training either next year or the year after. This would be a great year to go with a new manager and coaching staff besides Edgar Martinez. Also, there will be a lot of new players to watch as well.

Another thing to it doesn’t hurt having wonderful weather to be part of as well. I recommend going to the park in the morning before the games. You have a real chance in seeing players getting ready for the season. I was able to see King Felix trying to hit a baseball too. The other pitchers around him we laughing really loud; everything is so loose though they do take it serious as well getting ready for the season. I am sure with the new coaching staff this will be really serious camp working on fundamentals. It is possible that you may be able to see Junior along with Jay Buhner, Dan Wilson and Edgar.

In the meantime let’s go Seahawks and Mariners!