It was tough having opportunities
and losing in the end. The Mariners
have a losing record in one run games
and a major reason they didn't win
the division after having a large lead
earlier in the season. The Astros now
have won the division seven out of the
last eight years.
This is a disappointment since the
Mariners pitching has been the best
in the majors and the hitting has been
at the bottom. The Mariners have four
games left. They may still make the
playoffs as a wildcard however winning
the remaining four games is almost a
must.
Regardless what happens this might
be the second straight season in
which they miss out by a game or
more. I am sure Dipoto knows they
have to get more hitting. We hope
the ownership will allow them too.
The question now will the Mariners
trade one of the five starters to get
a hitter. At least the Mariners have
done better since Dan Wilson and
Edgar Martinez came aboard. Wilson
is expected back however we don't
know about Edgar. Even if Edgar
doesn't return as hitting coach we
shouldn't be surprised if he is with
the team in spring training and maybe
when the team is at home.
The Mariners do trade one of the
starters we could see Emerson
Hancock as the fifth starter. The
Mariners could trade him as well.
The bullpen we hope will be better
next season. We hope for a healthy
George Santos from the beginning
of the season. Even if he isn't ready
early we will see Matt Brash at some
point. Since the season isn't over yet
we will look at the position players
when the season is over. Go Mariners!
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